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Breakdown of the Rice quarterback that Notre Dame faces on Saturday
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The US LBM Coaches Poll No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to face the Rice Owls this weekend, a member of the American Athletic Conference, in its home opener on Saturday afternoon.
The Owls are led by quarterback Jacurri Brown, a redshirt senior who is in his first season with Rice. He was previously at Miami and UCF for a combined four seasons. Brown contributed to Rice's 31-3 win over Houston Christian last weekend. In his first start under center for the Owls, Brown was 3-of-6 passing with a touchdown and ran the ball 13 times for 98 yards.
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Before donning the Owls' blue and white, Brown played 21 career games for the Knights and Hurricanes. He completed 57.4% of his passes for 906 yards, six TDs and nine interceptions. On the ground, Brown rushed for 821 yards and eight scores on 137 carries.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) rushes the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at Lambeau Field.
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) breaks up a pass against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish kicker Spencer Porath (35) kicks a field goal against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Blake Hebert (12) walks the field before the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive line Bryce Young (95) reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) rushes teh ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) drops back to pass against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) rushes the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers place kicker Gavin Lahm (97) kicks a field goal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) has the ball knocked away against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Abu Sama III (3) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) rushes the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Malachi Coleman (4) reacts after making a catch for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) rushes teh ball past Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa (8) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Shamrock Series logo is seen prior to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Shamrock Series logo is seen during a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back Darrion Dupree (6) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) has the ball knocked away against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) rushes the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
(Trevor Ruszkowski, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Malachi Coleman (4) reacts after making a catch for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 6, 2026; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (2) rushes teh ball past Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Mason Posa (8) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Shamrock Series logo is seen prior to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 25, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Shamrock Series logo is seen during a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
(Patrick Gorski, Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports)
His best season so far was with UFC in 2024. Brown was 52.2% on completions for 398 yards, a TD and four INTs. He also had 401 rushing yards and four scores on 53 carries.
Brown inherited an Owls' offense that averaged 19.1 points and more than 200 rushing yards per game last season. Against Houston Christian, Rice compiled 458 rushing yards and three TDs on 69 carries.
In a Rice football press conference on Tuesday , Brown said he is looking forward to playing in South Bend this weekend.
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"If we take care of our job, we won't have to worry about the crowd," Brown said. "Our number one thing is just playing ball. Like our coach said, everyone dreams of these moments and going to these stadiums. It's time to go."
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