Michigan State spotted Notre Dame a first quarter touchdown, but took control of the game in the second period and scored five consecutive times to build a commanding 36-7 lead on the way to a 36-28 victory. During their dominant second and third quarter assault, the Spartans established dominance at the line of scrimmage and…
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Irish Brace for Showdown with Spartans
Notre Dame and Michigan State renew their football rivalry on Saturday night for the first time since 2013. The Irish lead the overall series by 48-28-1 and have won the last three contests, although the Spartans are 10-7 during the last two decades. The participants will recognize the 50th anniversary of the epic 1966 clash…
Irish Romp Past Outmanned Nevada
DeShon Kizer passed for two touchdowns, ran for one and pitched to Tarean Folston on an option play for another as Notre Dame rolled past Nevada by 39-10 on Saturday. The Irish overcame a shaky, mistake-filled start to dominate the line of scrimmage and stuff the Wolfpack attack until Brent Zuzo hit a field goal…
Irish Seek to End Losing Streak
Notre Dame will attempt to end a three game losing streak on Saturday afternoon when the Fighting Irish host Nevada. Former Irish assistant Brian Polian is in his fourth season as head coach of the Wolfpack, where he has recorded19 wins and two bowl appearances. Nevada is coming off a 30-27 overtime victory over Cal…
Horns Outmuscle Irish in OT
Tyrone Swoopes crashed into the end zone in the second overtime to give the Texas Longhorns a 50-47 victory over the Fighting Irish on Sunday night. The teams were tied at 37 at the end of regulation, and both squandered opportunities to win the game in the fourth quarter. Swoopes scored twice in overtime while…