The Fighting Irish and Longhorns will begin the season with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Typically, Notre Dame holds one night game per season. However, it usually occurs in late September or October.
Notre Dame began playing night games again in 2011. The Irish played USC twice and Michigan twice during that period. Notre Dame compiled a 3-1 record.
The Irish started their season in primetime during the 2004, 2005 and 2006 seasons. Notre Dame played BYU, Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech. However, all of those games were played on the road.
According to reports, Texas may not be the only home night game for the Irish this season.