C.J. Carr threw for four touchdowns and No. 3 Notre Dame overpowered visiting Rice early on the way to a 52-0 victory. Carr is an early-season Heisman contender.

Notre Dame doesn’t have an A+ room of wide receivers, and there was never really an expectation the Irish would. But a week after the Irish were put under the microscope for not having enough talent on the outside, the home opener suggested there’s more to see from Carr’s targets.

We’re keeping track of Notre Dame’s opponents and how they do each and every week — because it might be fun.

What Notre Dame's CFP forecast looks like as it sits 2-0 and fresh off Texas' massive victory over Ohio State.

The college football excitement continues on NBC and Peacock with two matchups. First, at 3:30 PM ET, it’s Rice vs No. 3 Notre Dame in the Fighting Irish’s 2026 home opener. Then, at 7:30 PM, it’s Iowa State vs No. 21 Iowa. See below to find out how to watch both games, as well as additional information on how to watch college football on Peacock.

None of Saturday's showing was all that surprising for anyone who saw Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa going full speed in practice for Notre Dame.

Last weekend, Notre Dame QB CJ Carr made a statement in a season-opening win against Wisconsin. He threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-13 blowout. Carr also threw for a 65.5% completion rate.

Audience for Fighting Irish Victory on Sunday Night Peaked at 9.7 Million Viewers in Second Quarter; Game is Most-Streamed Notre Dame on NBC Simulcast Ever