Week 2: Rice vs Notre Dame

Week 2: Rice vs Notre Dame
Final
September 12, 2026
Rice
1-1
0
VS
0 : 52
VS
Notre Dame
2-0
52
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Rice
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish logo Notre Dame
212110052

Scoring Plays

Q1
14:46
Boubacar Traore 24 Yd Fumble Return (Spencer Porath Kick)
Fumble Return Touchdown
0 – 7
Q1
10:30
Jordan Faison 25 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Pass Reception
0 – 14
Q1
3:51
Jordan Faison 11 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Passing Touchdown
0 – 21
Q2
13:43
Nolan James Jr. 1 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
0 – 28
Q2
4:26
Nolan James Jr. 1 Yd Run (Spencer Porath Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
0 – 35
Q2
1:17
Micah Gilbert 39 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Passing Touchdown
0 – 42
Q3
11:41
Cooper Flanagan 2 Yd pass from CJ Carr (Spencer Porath Kick)
Passing Touchdown
0 – 49
Q3
4:21
Spencer Porath 36 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
0 – 52

Game Leaders

Rice
Notre DameNotre Dame Fighting Irish logo
J. BrownJ. Brown QB#11 · 8/12, 64 YDS
64
Passing Yards
C. CarrC. Carr QB#13 · 16/20, 253 YDS, 4 TD
253
J. BrownJ. Brown QB#11 · 16 CAR, 32 YDS
32
Rushing Yards
J. WaltonJ. Walton RB#20 · 8 CAR, 48 YDS
48
B. Jackson Jr.B. Jackson Jr. WR#7 · 1 REC, 30 YDS
30
Receiving Yards
J. Bettis Jr.J. Bettis Jr. WR#8 · 2 REC, 61 YDS
61
C. KingC. King LB#44 · 10
10
Tackles
J. AusberryJ. Ausberry LB#4 · 5
5
—
Sacks
B. YoungB. Young DL#95 · 1
1

Player Box Score

Rice
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Jacurri BrownJacurri Brown#11
8/12645.30017.8
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logoNotre Dame
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
CJ CarrCJ Carr#13
16/2025312.74095.7
Noah GrubbsNoah Grubbs#10
7/11787.10025.1
Teddy JarrardTeddy Jarrard#9
2/22914.500--
Rice
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jacurri BrownJacurri Brown#11
16322.0011
Tyvonn ByarsTyvonn Byars#26
7243.407
DAndre Hardeman Jr.DAndre Hardeman Jr.#28
9131.403
Davis LaneDavis Lane#5
1-1-1.000
Team Team
1-4-4.000
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logoNotre Dame
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jonaz WaltonJonaz Walton#20
8486.0015
Nolan James Jr.Nolan James Jr.#2
6294.8215
Aneyas WilliamsAneyas Williams#22
9293.207
Kedren YoungKedren Young#21
482.003
Javian OsborneJavian Osborne#26
540.806
Rice
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Barry Jackson Jr.Barry Jackson Jr.#7
13030.0030
Chris BruceChris Bruce#23
11919.0019
Braylen WalkerBraylen Walker#81
2126.0010
Payton MatthewsPayton Matthews
166.006
Jordan ClarkJordan Clark#19
155.005
Ben GriceBen Grice#6
2-8-4.000
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logoNotre Dame
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Jerome Bettis Jr.Jerome Bettis Jr.#8
26130.5056
Jordan FaisonJordan Faison#6
45413.5225
Jaden GreathouseJaden Greathouse#1
34816.0023
Micah GilbertMicah Gilbert#14
24723.5139
Logan SaldateLogan Saldate#19
33612.0021
Elijah BurressElijah Burress#17
33311.0016
Matt JefferyMatt Jeffery#33
22814.0018
Mylan GrahamMylan Graham#3
22412.0020
Devin FitzgeraldDevin Fitzgerald#11
12020.0020
Kedren YoungKedren Young#21
188.008
Cooper FlanaganCooper Flanagan#87
122.012
Nolan James Jr.Nolan James Jr.#2
1-1-1.000
Rice
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Cooper KingCooper King#44
10500000
AJ BrownAJ Brown#7
7300.5100
Kyren CondollKyren Condoll#10
5400000
Braden BaysBraden Bays#94
5302000
Stone CombsStone Combs#33
5200000
Koa AkuiKoa Akui#3
5200100
Jo ChavezJo Chavez#2
4300000
Aquantis ClemmonsAquantis Clemmons#57
4100010
Chibby NwajuakuChibby Nwajuaku#16
4000000
Beau BartonBeau Barton#14
3200010
Jamir BenjaminJamir Benjamin#12
3100.5100
Joseph MutomboJoseph Mutombo#8
2200000
Jordan ClarkJordan Clark#19
2200000
Zach CodyZach Cody#1
2100000
Austin HarnetiauxAustin Harnetiaux#54
2000000
Ahran OgborAhran Ogbor#18
2000000
Brock ReddicBrock Reddic#95
2000000
Kaleb BlantonKaleb Blanton#34
1100000
Caden VerMaasCaden VerMaas#25
1100000
Christopher Clark-JolivetChristopher Clark-Jolivet#11
1100000
Jerrick HarperJerrick Harper#5
1100000
Dillan BottsDillan Botts#96
1100000
Tariq MayTariq May#13
1000000
Chris BruceChris Bruce#23
1000000
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logoNotre Dame
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Jaiden AusberryJaiden Ausberry#4
5201000
Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaKyngstonn Viliamu-Asa#27
5201.5000
Luke TalichLuke Talich#28
4301000
Jaylen SneedJaylen Sneed#3
4200000
Bryce YoungBryce Young#95
3212.5000
Rodney DunhamRodney Dunham#44
3200000
Keon KeeleyKeon Keeley#11
3100000
Elijah HughesElijah Hughes#56
3100000
Teddy RezacTeddy Rezac#35
3100.5000
Ethan LongEthan Long#22
3100000
Adon ShulerAdon Shuler#8
2201000
Kahanu KiaKahanu Kia#43
2100.5000
Mark Zackery IVMark Zackery IV#24
2100000
Drayk BowenDrayk Bowen#34
2000000
Loghan ThomasLoghan Thomas#10
2000000
Joey O'BrienJoey O'Brien#20
2000000
Armel MukamArmel Mukam#88
1100000
Francis BrewuFrancis Brewu#7
1100000
Sean Sevillano Jr.Sean Sevillano Jr.#59
1100000
DJ McKinneyDJ McKinney#2
1000000
Christian GrayChristian Gray#29
1000000
Tionne GrayTionne Gray
1000000
Madden FaraimoMadden Faraimo#19
1000000
Cole MullinsCole Mullins#42
1000000
Boubacar TraoreBoubacar Traore#5
0000001
Rice
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Jacurri BrownJacurri Brown#11
320
Team Team
110
Davis LaneDavis Lane#5
110
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logoNotre Dame
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Jaiden AusberryJaiden Ausberry#4
001
Boubacar TraoreBoubacar Traore#5
001
Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaKyngstonn Viliamu-Asa#27
001
Rodney DunhamRodney Dunham#44
001
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logoNotre Dame
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Spencer PorathSpencer Porath#35
1/1100.0367/710
Rice
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Charlie DurkinCharlie Durkin#29
627545.81058
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logoNotre Dame
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Jasper ScaifeJasper Scaife#39
14646.00146
Rice
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Caden VerMaasCaden VerMaas#25
188.080
Notre Dame Fighting Irish logoNotre Dame
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Jordan FaisonJordan Faison#6
34113.7370
Dallas GoldenDallas Golden#1
263.060

Drive Summary

RICE
Fumble Return Touchdown
2 plays · -1 yds · RICE 25
-1
RICE
Fumble
5 plays · 13 yds · RICE 25
13
ND
Touchdown
3 plays · 38 yds · RICE 38
38
RICE
Punt
3 plays · -12 yds · RICE 25
-12
ND
Touchdown
7 plays · 58 yds · ND 42
58
RICE
Punt
3 plays · 0 yds · RICE 25
0
ND
Touchdown
8 plays · 64 yds · ND 36
64
RICE
Punt
6 plays · 17 yds · RICE 25
17
ND
Punt
7 plays · 21 yds · ND 20
21
RICE
Fumble
3 plays · -7 yds · RICE 13
-7
ND
Touchdown
2 plays · 6 yds · RICE 6
6
RICE
Punt
3 plays · 4 yds · RICE 32
4
ND
Touchdown
2 plays · 38 yds · RICE 38
38
RICE
End Of Half
3 plays · 20 yds · RICE 25
20
ND
Touchdown
6 plays · 75 yds · ND 25
75
RICE
Punt
3 plays · -1 yds · RICE 25
-1
ND
Field Goal
10 plays · 49 yds · ND 33
49
RICE
Punt
3 plays · 2 yds · RICE 25
2
ND
Downs
12 plays · 59 yds · ND 32
59
RICE
Fumble
12 plays · 75 yds · RICE 9
75
ND
End of Game
9 plays · 54 yds · ND 16
54

Division Standings

FBS — American Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
South Florida2001.00047331-01-0W2
Florida Atlantic1100.50059961-00-1W1
Tulsa2001.00047271-01-0W2
UTSA2001.00076421-01-0W2
Memphis2100.66789831-01-1L1
North Texas1100.50060581-00-1W1
Rice1100.50031551-00-1L1
Temple1100.50047411-10-0L1
Tulane1100.50031411-00-1W1
UAB1100.50049621-00-1W1
Charlotte0200.00050840-10-1L2
East Carolina0200.00034750-10-1L2
Army1100.50083311-10-0L1
Navy1100.50072531-00-1L1

FBS — FBS Independents

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Notre Dame2001.00093132-00-0W2
UConn1100.50070451-10-0L1

Game Information

StageWeek 2
Season2026
KickoffSat, Sep 12, 3:30 pm
VenueNotre Dame Stadium
LocationNotre Dame, IN
SurfaceArtificial Turf
BroadcastNBC
Attendance77,622

About the Game

Rice vs Notre Dame has finished on September 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, IN. The final score is Rice 0, Notre Dame 52. The matchup is part of the 2026 college football regular season.

Rice and Notre Dame came into the matchup at 1-1 and 2-0, respectively. The game was broadcast on NBC. Score, scoring plays, team statistics and matchup details are tracked on this page.

Follow Rice vs Notre Dame here for kickoff information, live updates and the final result. College Football scores and schedule page lists additional games, schedules and results.

Rice
3rd in American
VS
Notre Dame

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#11
Jacurri Brown
Jacurri BrownQB6' 4"227 lbs
#29
Charlie Durkin
Charlie DurkinP6' 0"190 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#23
Chris Bruce
Chris BruceWR6' 3"201 lbs
#26
Tyvonn Byars
Tyvonn ByarsRB5' 10"217 lbs
#19
Jordan Clark
Jordan ClarkWR5' 10"187 lbs
#6
Ben Grice
Ben GriceWR5' 11"194 lbs
#28
DAndre Hardeman Jr.
DAndre Hardeman Jr.RB5' 8"197 lbs
#7
Barry Jackson Jr.
Barry Jackson Jr.WR5' 11"198 lbs
#5
Davis Lane
Davis LaneWR6' 1"201 lbs
Payton Matthews
Payton MatthewsWR5' 11"185 lbs
#81
Braylen Walker
Braylen WalkerWR5' 10"181 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#14
Beau Barton
Beau BartonLB6' 2"205 lbs
#94
Braden Bays
Braden BaysDL6' 1"269 lbs
#34
Kaleb Blanton
Kaleb BlantonLB6' 1"226 lbs
#96
Dillan Botts
Dillan BottsDL6' 1"286 lbs
#7
AJ Brown
AJ BrownDL6' 0"188 lbs
#2
Jo Chavez
Jo ChavezDL6' 0"194 lbs
#11
Christopher Clark-Jolivet
Christopher Clark-JolivetDL6' 1"295 lbs
#57
Aquantis Clemmons
Aquantis ClemmonsDL5' 10"286 lbs
#33
Stone Combs
Stone CombsLB6' 1"227 lbs
#54
Austin Harnetiaux
Austin HarnetiauxLB6' 2"228 lbs
#44
Cooper King
Cooper KingLB5' 10"211 lbs
#8
Joseph Mutombo
Joseph MutomboDL6' 3"271 lbs
#16
Chibby Nwajuaku
Chibby NwajuakuDL6' 2"246 lbs
#95
Brock Reddic
Brock ReddicDL6' 4"320 lbs
#25
Caden VerMaas
Caden VerMaasDL5' 11"190 lbs

Defensive Backs

#3
Koa Akui
Koa AkuiS5' 10"193 lbs
#12
Jamir Benjamin
Jamir BenjaminCB5' 10"185 lbs
#1
Zach Cody
Zach CodyCB5' 11"172 lbs
#10
Kyren Condoll
Kyren CondollCB6' 1"186 lbs
#5
Jerrick Harper
Jerrick HarperCB6' 0"191 lbs
#13
Tariq May
Tariq MayDB6' 2"244 lbs
#18
Ahran Ogbor
Ahran OgborS5' 10"205 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#13
CJ Carr
CJ CarrQB6' 2"215 lbs
#10
Noah Grubbs
Noah GrubbsQB6' 4"210 lbs
#9
Teddy Jarrard
Teddy JarrardQB6' 4"210 lbs
#39
Jasper Scaife
Jasper ScaifeP6' 6"222 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#8
Jerome Bettis Jr.
Jerome Bettis Jr.WR6' 2"207 lbs
#17
Elijah Burress
Elijah BurressWR6' 1"190 lbs
#6
Jordan Faison
Jordan FaisonWR5' 11"185 lbs
#11
Devin Fitzgerald
Devin FitzgeraldWR6' 2"208 lbs
#87
Cooper Flanagan
Cooper FlanaganTE6' 6"255 lbs
#14
Micah Gilbert
Micah GilbertWR6' 2"205 lbs
#3
Mylan Graham
Mylan GrahamWR6' 1"195 lbs
#1
Jaden Greathouse
Jaden GreathouseWR6' 1"212 lbs
#2
Nolan James Jr.
Nolan James Jr.RB5' 10"215 lbs
#33
Matt Jeffery
Matt JefferyWR5' 11"195 lbs
#26
Javian Osborne
Javian OsborneRB5' 9"200 lbs
#19
Logan Saldate
Logan SaldateWR5' 11"185 lbs
#20
Jonaz Walton
Jonaz WaltonRB5' 9"214 lbs
#22
Aneyas Williams
Aneyas WilliamsRB5' 10"210 lbs
#21
Kedren Young
Kedren YoungRB5' 11"234 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#4
Jaiden Ausberry
Jaiden AusberryLB6' 1"226 lbs
#34
Drayk Bowen
Drayk BowenLB6' 2"234 lbs
#7
Francis Brewu
Francis BrewuDL6' 1"285 lbs
#44
Rodney Dunham
Rodney DunhamDL6' 4"242 lbs
#19
Madden Faraimo
Madden FaraimoLB6' 2"235 lbs
Tionne Gray
Tionne GrayDL6' 5"320 lbs
#56
Elijah Hughes
Elijah HughesDL6' 3"295 lbs
#11
Keon Keeley
Keon KeeleyDL6' 5"275 lbs
#43
Kahanu Kia
Kahanu KiaLB6' 2"228 lbs
#88
Armel Mukam
Armel MukamDL6' 3"300 lbs
#42
Cole Mullins
Cole MullinsDL6' 4"280 lbs
#35
Teddy Rezac
Teddy RezacLB6' 3"226 lbs
#59
Sean Sevillano Jr.
Sean Sevillano Jr.DL6' 2"313 lbs
#3
Jaylen Sneed
Jaylen SneedLB6' 1"227 lbs
#10
Loghan Thomas
Loghan ThomasDL6' 3"221 lbs
#5
Boubacar Traore
Boubacar TraoreDL6' 5"253 lbs
#27
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
Kyngstonn Viliamu-AsaLB6' 3"234 lbs
#95
Bryce Young
Bryce YoungDL6' 6"260 lbs

Defensive Backs

#1
Dallas Golden
Dallas GoldenCB6' 0"195 lbs
#29
Christian Gray
Christian GrayCB6' 0"196 lbs
#22
Ethan Long
Ethan LongS6' 2"205 lbs
#2
DJ McKinney
DJ McKinneyCB6' 1"190 lbs
#20
Joey O'Brien
Joey O'BrienS6' 5"200 lbs
#8
Adon Shuler
Adon ShulerS6' 0"205 lbs
#28
Luke Talich
Luke TalichS6' 4"222 lbs
#24
Mark Zackery IV
Mark Zackery IVCB5' 10"190 lbs

Other

#35
Spencer Porath
Spencer PorathPK6' 0"200 lbs
Rice
3rd in American
VS
Notre Dame

Passing

56.5
Completion Percentage
71.0
13
Completions
44
0.00
Interception Percentage
0.00
0
Interceptions
0
30
Longest Pass
56
99
Net Passing Yards
599
49.5
Net Passing Yards Per Game
299.5
23
Passing Attempts
62
4.30
Passing Touchdown %
9.70
1
Passing Touchdowns
6
107.0
Passer Rating
184.4
1
Total Sacks
1
6
Sack Yards Lost
8
4.3
Yards Per Pass Attempt
9.7
99
Passing Yards
599
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
2
Team Games Played
2
310.5
Yards Per Game
414.0
15.5
Total Points Per Game
46.5
31
Total Points
93
4
Total Touchdowns
12
49.5
Passing Yards Per Game
299.5
13-23
Comp-Att
44-62
1-6
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-8

Rushing

103
Rushing Attempts
64
522
Rushing Yards
229
5.1
Yards Per Rush Attempt
3.6
32
Long Rushing
16
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
3
Rushing Touchdowns
4
261.0
Rushing Yards Per Game
114.5
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
28
Rushing 1st downs
15
2
Team Games Played
2
621
Total Yards
828
127
Total Offensive Plays
127
15.5
Total Points Per Game
46.5
31
Total Points
93
4
Total Touchdowns
12

Receiving

13
Receptions
44
0
Receiving Targets
0
99
Receiving Yards
599
99
Receiving Yards
599
1
Receiving Touchdowns
6
30
Long Reception
56
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
49.5
Receiving Yards Per Game
299.5
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
30
Receiving Yards After Catch
280
6
Receiving First Downs
26
2
Team Games Played
2
7.6
Yards Per Reception
13.6
15.5
Total Points Per Game
46.5
31
Total Points
93
4
Total Touchdowns
12

Miscellaneous

34
Total 1st downs
44
28
Rushing 1st downs
15
6
Passing 1st downs
26
0
1st downs by penalty
3
13
Third Down Conversions
10
29
Third Down Attempts
21
44.83
3rd down %
47.62
3
Fourth Down Conversions
2
5
First Downs Attempts
3
60.00
4th down %
66.67
7
Total Penalties
6
67
Total Penalty Yards
61
3984
Possession Time Seconds
3794
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
0
Total Takeaways
6
4
Total Giveaways
0
-4
Turnover Ratio
6
0
Fumbles Lost
0
13-29
3rd down efficiency
10-21
3-5
4th down efficiency
2-3
7-67
Total-Yards
6-61

Defense

61
Solo Tackles
60
68
Assist Tackles
54
129
Total Tackles
114
3
Sacks
3
9
Sack Yards
18
13
Stuffs
18
0
Passes Defended
0
34.0
Average Interception Yards
55.0
34
Long Interception
55
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
0
Kicks Blocked
0
6
Tackles For Loss
10
2
Team Games Played
2

Defensive Interceptions

1
Interceptions
1
34
Interception Yards
55
0
Interception Touchdowns
1
1-34
INT: Total
1-55

General

6
Fumbles
1
1
Forced Fumbles
3
0
Fumbles Recovered
6
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
1
2
Games Played
2
6-0
Fumbles-Lost
1-0

Returning

3
Kick Returns
2
33
Kick Return Yards
42
11.0
Yards Per Kick Return
21.0
23
Long Kick Return
29
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Returns
6
0
Punt Return Yards
59
0.0
Yards Per Punt Return
9.8
0
Long Punt Return
37
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
2
Team Games Played
2
0-0
Punt: Total
6-59

Kicking

1
Field Goal Made
3
2
Field Goal Attempts
3
50.0
Field Goal Percentage
100.0
26
Long Field Goal Made
52
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
1
0
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
1
0
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
0
1
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
4
Extra Points Made
12
4
Extra Point Attempts
12
100.0
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
1
Field Goals Made 20-29
1
0
Field Goals Made 30-39
1
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
0
0
Field Goals Made 50+
1
7
Total Kicking Points
21
2
Team Games Played
2
43
Touchback Percentage
29
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
1-2
FG: Good-Attempts
3-3

Punting

7
Punts
4
329
Punt Yards
154
58
Long Punt
46
47.0
Gross Average Punt Yards
38.5
47.0
Net Average Punt Yards
38.5
0
Punts Blocked
0
0
Punts Inside 20
1
2
Touchbacks
0
0
Fair Catches
2
5
Punt Returns
1
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
2
Team Games Played
2
7-329
Punt: Total Yards
4-154

Scoring

3
Rushing Touchdowns
4
1
Receiving Touchdowns
6
0
Return Touchdowns
0
4
Total Touchdowns
11
1
Field Goals
3
4
Kick Extra Points
12
0
Total Two Point Conversions
0
31
Total Points
93
15.5
Total Points Per Game
46.5