Author: John Vannie

Irish Battle Inspired Cyclones

Notre Dame will close its 2019 season at the Camping World Bowl in Orlando, Florida on Saturday when the Fighting Irish battle the Iowa State Cyclones. This is the first meeting between these schools, and it is regarded in Ames, Iowa as the opportunity of a lifetime for a relatively obscure program to gain national…

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Irish Draw Cyclones in Orlando

Notre Dame and Iowa State will square off for the first time on Saturday, December 28 as the Fighting Irish have accepted an invitation to play in the Camping World Bowl in Orlando, FL. The Cyclones (7-5) finished third in the Big-12 Conference under Coach Matt Campbell, who is completing his fourth year at the…

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Irish Comeback Sinks Stanford

Notre Dame started slowly, falling behind by 17-7 in the first twenty minutes of the game. The team looked lethargic until freshman Isaiah Foskey blocked a punt to ignite the Irish and propel them to a 45-24 victory on Saturday. The win elevated Notre Dame to 10-2 on the season while the Cardinal dropped to…

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Irish Seek Rare Win at Stanford

Notre Dame (9-2) closes its regular season schedule in traditional fashion – a road trip to the Golden State. This time the Fighting Irish continue their annual rivalry with the Stanford Cardinal (4-7) in Palo Alto. The visitors are seeking their tenth victory of the year and still harbor hopes of playing in a significant…

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Irish Wear Down Eagles

Notre Dame exploded for 24 points in a ten minute stretch of the second half to pull away from Boston College and coast to a 40-7 victory. The Irish defense did its part by smothering the Eagle running game and forcing two turnovers that Ian Book turned into touchdown passes. The win improves Notre Dame’s…

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