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Irish Visit High-Scoring Cavs

Notre Dame (8-1) visits the State of Virginia for the second time this season as the Fighting Irish battle the Virginia Cavaliers (6-3) on Saturday. The Cavs boast a potent attack that has scored at least 48 points in its last three games. They are the seventh team Notre Dame will have faced this season…

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Irish Resume Naval Engagement

Tenth-ranked Notre Dame (7-1) hopes to continue its winning ways as the Fighting Irish host the Naval Academy (2-6) on Saturday. The teams had met each season since 1927 until COVID derailed last year’s game. Notre Dame has recently confirmed its commitment to continue the series. The Irish enjoy a 77-12-1 overall advantage, including Brian…

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Irish Host High-Scoring Carolina

Notre Dame plays its second consecutive home game under the lights on Saturday as the Fighting Irish (6-1) host the North Carolina Tar Heels (4-3). Notre Dame won last year’s game on the road by 31-17 with a solid defensive effort against a very explosive offense. They will travel back to North Carolina next season…

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Irish Host Inconsistent Trojans

Notre Dame (5-1) opens a three game homestand on Saturday night by hosting its longtime archrival, the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans (3-3). Both teams are coming off bye weeks with different perspectives on the remainder of the season. USC has had a tumultuous first half including a coaching change and three embarrassing home…

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Irish Seek Road Win vs. Hokies

Notre Dame (4-1) hopes to bounce back from last week’s ugly loss by hitting the road to battle Virginia Tech (3-1) in Blacksburg on Saturday night.  The Fighting Irish are in a foul mood after losing at home for the first time in four years, while the Hokies are fresh off a bye week following…

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