Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish walked away with a milestone win against Rice on Saturday, where Notre Dame shut down the Owls in a statement shutout.
Freeman explains how ND can improve in 2026
Marcus Freeman discusses his thoughts after Notre Dame's 2026 Blue-Gold Game and explains what his team must focus on heading into the 2026 season.
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2026 Notre Dame football schedule on NBC & Peacock
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Notre Dame 41, Wisconsin 13 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Rice at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Michigan State at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 6 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 3:30 p.m. | Stanford at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 10 | Sat., Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Miami at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 11 | Sat., Nov. 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Boston College at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
| 12 | Sat., Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | SMU at Notre Dame | NBC, Peacock |
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