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Close But No Cigar


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Notre Dame had the ball and a 14-10 lead with just over four minutes remaining but could not run out the clock. One last gasp was all Ohio State needed to pull out a last second victory with a 65-yard scoring march that broke the hearts of the Irish faithful. The ending was eerily reminiscent…

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Big Plays Lift Irish Over CMU

Notre Dame raced out to a 21-7 lead in the initial 16 minutes of play and coasted to a 41-17 victory over the gutsy Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday afternoon. Audric Estime and Sam Hartman led the Fighting Irish with big plays that proved to be too much for the visitors. The final margin masked…

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Irish Persevere in Raleigh

Notre Dame struggled at times on Saturday but ultimately wore down North Carolina State on the way to a 45-24 victory. The 3-0 Fighting Irish blew open a tight contest with 21 straight points in the fourth quarter to lead by 45-17. A late score by the Wolfpack added a small measure of respectability to…

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All Smiles in Irish Romp

Notre Dame shook off a sluggish start and proceeded to showcase its talent and depth as the Fighting Irish mauled Tennessee State by 56-3. Audible groans could be heard in the stadium after the hosts surrendered a field goal on the Tigers’ first possession and fumbled away the ensuing kickoff deep in their own territory….

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Hartman Leads Irish Romp

Sam Hartman threw four touchdown passes in a nealy flawless debut as Notre Dame raced to a 28-0 halftime lead and coasted to a 42-3 victory over Navy. The Fighting Irish scored touchdowns on their first five possessions and did not have to punt during this lopsided contest. Defensively, Notre Dame gave up ground in…

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