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Irish Seek Improvement at Purdue

Notre Dame (3-0) hits the road on Saturday to play the Purdue Boilermakers (1-2) in West Lafayette, Indiana.  The Fighting Irish put away Michigan State last week and seek to sweep their Big-10 schedule. After an opening win against Indiana State, Purdue lost to Wake Forest in overtime two weeks ago. Their first road game…

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Irish Host Revamped Spartans

Notre Dame and Michigan State renew their rivalry on Saturday night for the first time since 2017. The Fighting Irish lead the overall series by 49-29-1. This season marks the 60th anniversary of the epic 1966 “Game of the Century” between these schools. Notre Dame will travel to East Lansing next September to complete this…

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Home Cooking with Rice

Notre Dame plays host to the Rice Owls on Saturday in the first on-campus game of the season. The Fighting Irish are contending with a short week of practice after defeating Wisconsin on Sunday night in Green Bay. Rice breezed past Houston Christian University (HCU) by 31-3 last Saturday and showcased a dynamic rushing attack….

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Our 2026 Journey Begins

Notre Dame opens its highly anticipated 2026 season on Sunday night on the hallowed ground of Lambeau Field. The Fighting Irish take on the Wisconsin Badgers in a Shamrock Series game originally scheduled in 2020. COVID interrupted those plans before Notre Dame beat the Badgers in 2021 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The subsequent changes…

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Focused Irish Invade Stanford

Notre Dame (9-2) completes its regular season on Saturday by visiting the Stanford Cardinal (4-7). The Fighting Irish have one final hurdle to clear before their playoff position is determined. Other teams can impact where Notre Dame ends up, but those games will be completed before kickoff. Despite a slow start, Stanford has improved throughout…

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