The rejuvenated Washington Huskies invade Notre Dame on Saturday in the hopes of recording a victory against the Irish for the first time in history. The visitors are 2-2 this season, which is already a marked improvement over last year’s 0-12 squad coached by Tyrone Willingham. Former USC assistant Steve Sarkisian, 35, has taken the…
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Continuation and Correction: Washington
The Fighting Irish sit at 3-1 after escaping West Lafayette with a win, and now have three in a row at home. What must they continue to do, and what corrections are required, if they’re going to build on a two-game win streak going into the bye? The biggest continuation is the use of the…
Clausen Leads Great Escape
Jimmy Clausen limped off the bench with three minutes left to lead Notre Dame on a game-winning drive as the Irish rallied past Purdue by 24-21 on Saturday night. The Heisman hopeful hit Kyle Rudolph with a two yard scoring pass with just 29 seconds remaining. Dayne Crist had played most of the way at…
HURTING IRISH VISIT PURDUE
Notre Dame will visit Purdue on Saturday for a night game against this traditional in-state rival. The Boilermakers are coached by Danny Hope, who took over for Joe Tiller this season after serving one year as associate head coach. Hope previously guided Eastern Kentucky to a 35-22 record from 2003 through 2007. This year, Purdue…
McCarthy Saves Irish, Weis
Kyle McCarthy’s interception inside the five yard line with 57 seconds left preserved a much needed 33-30 victory for the Fighting Irish against Michigan State. Notre Dame had taken the lead with 5:18 remaining on a perfectly thrown 33-yard pass from Jimmy Clausen to Golden Tate, but a tired Irish defense had to hold off…
