Football

A Cure for Irish Woes

When Notre Dame shocked the world last September by losing to Northern Illinois, Purdue provided the antidote they needed.  This season, the Fighting Irish desperately need to dig out of an 0-2 hole and win a football game.  The Boilermakers again seem like the perfect candidate to accommodate that objective. Unfortunately for Notre Dame, Purdue…

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Irish Season in Ashes

Marcel Reed threw an 11-yard scoring pass to tight end Nate Boerkircher with 13 seconds remaining to lift Texas A&M to a 41-40 victory over defenseless Notre Dame. When the Irish took the lead with three minutes remaining but missed the extra point, it seemed inevitable that the Aggies would break their hearts. The game…

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High Stakes Home Opener

Notre Dame (0-1) hosts SEC powerhouse Texas A&M (2-0) on Saturday in a rematch of last season’s opening game. The Fighting Irish prevailed in a defensive battle by 23-13 but now face a retooled Aggie offense. Coach Marcus Freeman’s squad has had two weeks to contemplate the stinging defeat it suffered in Miami. How this…

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Outplayed and Outcoached

Carter Davis drilled a 47-yard field goal with 1:04 remaining to give the Miami Hurricanes a 27-24 victory over Notre Dame. CJ Carr brought the visitors back from a 21-7 third quarter deficit to tie the game at 24 before the Canes won it. Miami’s dominance of the line of scrimmage, however, ultimately spelled the…

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Eye of the Hurricane

Notre Dame opens the 2025 season against another formidable opponent as the Fighting Irish visit the Miami Hurricanes. Both teams are among the nation’s top ten according to preseason polls. Miami stands at #10 while the Irish are ranked 6th. This game marks the highly anticipated debut of quarterback CJ Carr, a sophomore with four…

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