Author: John Vannie

Irish Host Redhawks in Martin’s Return

Notre Dame returns home after a successful two week road trip and will battle Miami of Ohio on Saturday evening. The Redhawks last visited South Bend in 1909, when the Fighting Irish won by 46-0 (and tickets were a lot cheaper). This week’s game is only the second meeting between these schools. Former Notre Dame…

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Irish Crush Sloppy Spartans

Notre Dame took full advantage of three Michigan State turnovers to build a 28-7 halftime lead and cruised to a 38-18 victory over the Spartans in East Lansing. The Irish advanced to 3-1 on the season with an efficient, error free performance while MSU repeatedly self destructed with turnovers and penalties. After Notre Dame took…

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Irish Seek Validation Against Spartans

Notre Dame continues its road trip on Saturday evening as the Fighting Irish battle the Michigan State Spartans in East Lansing. The teams will meet for the 79th time with Notre Dame holding a 48-29-1 series lead, although the Spartans have more than held their own in the last two decades. Michigan State is 2-0…

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Irish Steamroll BC

Brandon Wimbush and Josh Adams each ran for more than 200 yards as Notre Dame overcame a sluggish start to grind up outmanned Boston College by 49-20 on Saturday. Wimbush scored four touchdowns and ripped off several dazzling runs in leading the Fighting Irish to a 515-yard rushing day. Adams broke two 65-yarders in the…

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Irish Seek to Regain Form at BC

Notre Dame will leave town after the loss to Georgia and seek redemption in New England as the Fighting Irish take on the Boston College Eagles on Saturday afternoon. Both teams suffered disappointing losses last week while struggling on the offensive side of the ball. The Irish will face a freshman quarterback for the second…

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