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A Cure for Irish Woes

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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

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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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Canes Edge Irish in Opener

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Chad 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

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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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Spring Football Review

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While many major programs elected to cancel their spring football games, Notre Dame went ahead with its annual Blue & Gold exhibition. Coaches have become protective of their players and no longer want to showcase them in public. Indeed, roster piracy has reached a crescendo this year. Free agency and bidding wars for top players…

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