Football

Irish Host Chippewas

Notre Dame (3-0) returns home on Saturday to face Central Michigan (1-1) of the Mid-American Conference. The Fighting Irish have won their first three games of the season by an average score of 48-10. This week’s contest appears to be more of the same but the emphasis for the hosts will be on their own…

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Irish Persevere in Raleigh

Notre Dame struggled at times on Saturday but ultimately wore down North Carolina State on the way to a 45-24 victory. The 3-0 Fighting Irish blew open a tight contest with 21 straight points in the fourth quarter to lead by 45-17. A late score by the Wolfpack added a small measure of respectability to…

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Irish Dance with Wolves

With two lopsided victories in the books, Notre Dame faces a more significant road test on Saturday against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. The Fighting Irish have won their last 28 regular season games against ACC opponents while the Wolves are 18-2 at home over the past three seasons. Obviously, something has to give. North…

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All Smiles in Irish Romp

Notre Dame shook off a sluggish start and proceeded to showcase its talent and depth as the Fighting Irish mauled Tennessee State by 56-3. Audible groans could be heard in the stadium after the hosts surrendered a field goal on the Tigers’ first possession and fumbled away the ensuing kickoff deep in their own territory….

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Irish Welcome Tennessee State

Fresh off a trip to Ireland and a resounding victory over Navy, Notre Dame eases into its slate of games at home on Saturday with a matchup against the Tennessee State Tigers. The Fighting Irish showed impressive depth last week and look to utilize this buy game as another opportunity to enable its young players…

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