Last week the Notre Dame Fighting Irish were fifth in the BCS rankings. With their huge win at #8 Oklahoma, ND is now third. Time to start talking national championship? Or at least national championship game scenarios The Kansas State Wildcats remain second, Alabama Crimson Tide first. Another undefeated team, the Oregon Ducks are fourth. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame rises to third in BCS rankings
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Notre Dame-Michigan series cancelled for 2015-17
The University of Michigan Athletic Department announced today (Sept. 25) that the series with Notre Dame has been cancelled for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 football seasons. The Irish informed Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon prior to kickoff of the match-up Saturday in South Bend. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame-Michigan series cancelled for 2015-17
#20 Notre Dame vs. #10 Michigan State should be a spirited contest
It's #10 versus #20, Spartans versus Irish this weekend. One of the biggest college rivalries renews itself this Saturday night when Michigan State takes on Notre Dame. This is even a "trophy game" between the Big Ten and an independent. ABC will broadcast the game at 8 pm ET. … [Read more...] about #20 Notre Dame vs. #10 Michigan State should be a spirited contest
Notre Dame Experience coming to Purdue home opener
– An all-new, fanfest-style event, Notre Dame Experience Presented by Ford, will be available Saturday to fans on campus attending the University of Notre Dame home football opener against Purdue and at all other Irish home football games in 2012. The Notre Dame Experience Presented by Ford will be held from 10 a.m. EDT until 30 minutes prior to kickoff (3:40 p.m. EDT kickoff … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Experience coming to Purdue home opener
Notre Dame vs. Purdue: news, notes, nuggets and tidbits
Notre Dame has opened its home schedule with Purdue on 12 previous occasions. No program has faced the Irish more often in their home openers than the Boilermakers. Notre Dame holds a 10-2 record against Purdue in home openers. This year's lid lifter with Purdue is the second home opener with the Boilermakers in the past three years (2010). Prior to '10, Notre Dame had not … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Purdue: news, notes, nuggets and tidbits
Notre Dame 40 Navy 10: nuggets and tidbits
There was a definite green theme to Notre Dame’s overnight flight to Dublin. The Irish players and most of the coaches and football staff wore bright green sweatsuits and hats. Ask for water and it came with a (green) lime and a miniature Ireland flag. The inside of the Delta plane was festooned with green theming. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame 40 Navy 10: nuggets and tidbits
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin in Football Soon?
In college basketball, they met last year in the title game of the Old Spice Classic. That was how the tournament played out, and not a pre-determined match-up between the Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. When will see it again in football? One of the strongest links between the two schools is current University of Wisconsin Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, … [Read more...] about Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin in Football Soon?
Notre Dame tailback Cierre Wood suspended for first 2 games
The Irish’s travel squad to Dublin, Ireland will lose another returning starter, as starting tailback and leading rusher Cierre Wood has been suspended for the season’s opening game versus Navy. He joins quarterback Tommy Rees and linebacker Carlo Calabrese at home in South Bend when the Irish open the year across the pond. Multiple sources have confirmed. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame tailback Cierre Wood suspended for first 2 games
Notre Dame QB derby: Andrew Hendrix, the other “favorite”
It's a four way battle to start at quarterback in Notre Dame, perhaps the most high profile position in all of college sports. But after upon further inspection, it's most likely a two way competition this college football season. Last year's starter Tommy Rees had the inside track to regain the position this year, but the charges he's facing: underage drinking, resisting … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB derby: Andrew Hendrix, the other “favorite”
Notre Dame QB derby: Everett Golson, the new front-runner?
It's a four way battle to start at quarterback in Notre Dame, perhaps the most high profile position in all of college sports. But after upon further inspection, it's most likely a two way competition this college football season. Last year's starter Tommy Rees had the inside track to regain the position this year, but all the charges he's facing means he's fallen down the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB derby: Everett Golson, the new front-runner?