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Irish Invade SEC Country

Notre Dame (1-2) goes on the road this weekend to play the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-2). This is the first ever visit to Fayetteville for the Fighting Irish, who will host the Hogs in 2028. Both teams feature a balanced and  potent offense with impressive statistics to show for it. Defensive breakdowns have been the overriding…

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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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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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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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Irish Face Buckeyes in Title Game

Notre Dame and Ohio State meet in Atlanta on Monday evening to battle for the College Football National Championship. The Fighting Irish and Buckeyes each survived a gauntlet of Big-10 and SEC powerhouses to earn a berth in this playoff final. Both teams have been on a tear since losing regular season games despite being…

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