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Irish Pursue Perfect Fall Break

Fifth-ranked Notre Dame (6-0) hosts Pittsburgh (3-3) on Saturday in the last of seven straight games to open the season. The Irish will finally be able to enjoy a week off for the mid-semester break, but first must tend to the business of battling the historically scrappy Panthers. Coach Pat Narduzzi’s team is coming off…

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Irish Seek Winning Road Formula

Undefeated and sixth-ranked Notre Dame returns to the road on Saturday night for a date with 24th ranked Virginia Tech from the Atlantic Coast Conference. The 3-1 Hokies are having an up and down season, as evidenced by numerous off-field player issues, significant injuries, an inexplicable loss to 1-4 Old Dominion and an impressive road…

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Irish Host Stanford in Prime Time Showdown

Notre Dame and Stanford square off in a battle of unbeaten, top ten teams this Saturday evening in South Bend. The Cardinal represent a familiar foe to the Irish, as the teams now play each other every year and a more intense rivalry has developed over the past two decades. Stanford has dominated lately, holding…

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Irish Travel in Search of Points

Notre Dame (3-0) takes its first road trip of the season on Saturday when the Irish take on Wake Forest in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Brian Kelly’s attack has been slowed by inconsistent performances at quarterback and along the offensive line, while Offensive Coordinator Chip Long has failed to develop a steady flow or rhythm. The…

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Irish Seek Quality Effort vs. Vanderbilt

Notre Dame completes its early season homestand by hosting the Vanderbilt Commodores from the Southeastern Conference. The Irish played well in defeating Michigan on opening night, but were listless and sloppy in getting past Ball State last week. Vanderbilt also enters this contest at 2-0, having defeated Middle Tennessee and Nevada as they warm up…

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