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Irish Accept Fiesta Bowl Bid

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After just missing the four-team college football playoff, fifth-ranked Notre Dame will play in the Fiesta Bowl on January 1 in Glendale, Arizona against the ninth-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. The game becomes the head coaching debut for Marcus Freeman, who was named to lead the Irish on December 3. The last victory for Notre Dame…

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Watch Irish Players in the NFL Draft

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Notre Dame has several players that are eligible to be drafted by an NFL team this weekend, led by linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and quarterback Ian Book. The process of fulfilling their dreams to play professional football begins on Thursday and runs through Saturday, May 1. You’ll be able to watch coverage of the draft in…

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Alabama Comes Up Roses

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Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith combined for three touchdowns to lead top-ranked Alabama to a 31-14 Rose Bowl victory over Notre Dame. The Crimson Tide displayed their superior athleticism to jump out to a quick 14-0 lead before the Fighting Irish settled down and made a game of it. Ultimately, Notre Dame…

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The Tide Looks Like a Tsunami

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Notre Dame (10-1) will face top ranked Alabama (11-0) in the first national playoff semifinal on Friday. The venue will retain its original billing as the Rose Bowl, but due to ongoing COVID restrictions in California the teams will play in Arlington, Texas. The Fighting Irish have reached the Final Four in two of the…

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Lawrence Leads Tiger Beat-Down

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Trevor Lawrence shook off an early interception, then proceeded to put on an NFL-worthy display of passing skill and running ability in leading Clemson to a 34-10 victory over Notre Dame in the ACC Championship Game. The Tigers were more aggressive on both sides of the ball from the opening whistle. They also demonstrated superior…

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