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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 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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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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Irish Face Navy, High Expectations

Notre Dame travels to Dublin, Ireland to play the Naval Academy on Saturday in the opening game of the 2023 football season. The Fighting Irish and the Midshipmen initially scheduled this venue for 2020 before COVID forced its postponement. This weekend, the teams will meet on the Emerald Isle for the third time in the…

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Irish 2023 Outlook

Notre Dame’s 2023 football season is about to commence, and there has been surprisingly little buzz about a team that appears to be the most talented and balanced version of the Fighting Irish since 2018. Experience and overall chemistry are other positive factors that make this squad a threat to challenge for a playoff position…

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