1. Brian Kelly's Biggest Challenges for Notre Dame in 2013

    As is the cyclical nature of college football, the dawn of each new season arrives with fresh challenges and kinks to be ironed out...

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  2. Notre Dame Football: The Key Player in Each 2013 Game

    All of Notre Dame's 12 wins last season required a full-team effort, but when looking back on each of the Irish's victories in 2012, often times a specific player comes to mind for a certain game...

    Matt Smith Written by Matt Smith about 1 day ago 2,332 reads 13 comments

  3. Alex Bars Commits to Notre Dame: Irish Land Mammoth 4-Star OT

    Commitment No. 10 is a big one for Notre Dame, and his name is Alex Bars . Bars is a 4-star offensive tackle from Nashville, Tenn., and he's ranked as the No. 9 player at the position, according to the 247Sports composite rankings...

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  4. 4-Star OL Commits to ND Via Twitter

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  5. Could Notre Dame Football Be Left Without a Bowl Berth?

    A 7-5 bowl-eligible Notre Dame team may be spending this December in South Bend, Ind., instead of Honolulu, Hawaii, according to an ESPN report ...

    Lisa Horne Written by Lisa Horne about 2 days ago 3,140 reads 54 comments

  6. Notre Dame Football: Defensive Studs Who Will Carry Irish in 2013

    When Manti Te'o left South Bend to pursue a career in the NFL, his departure left a huge hole in the middle of Notre Dame defense...

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  7. Irish-Spartans Series Will Continue

    It appears football life (almost) in the ACC is starting to come into scheduling focus, as news is starting to trickle out from Big Ten rivals about future dates.....

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  8. Peppers Set to Announce on ESPNU

    Jabrill Peppers (Paramus, N.J./Paramus Catholic), the No. 2 prospect in the country, has set his decision date.....

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  9. Kelly: 2012 a Season of Faith 'Restored'

    Brian Kelly sees Notre Dame's 2012 renaissance campaign as validation the football program can succeed at the highest level on the field and in the classroom.....

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  10. Lynch Prepares for Football After Notre Dame

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  11. Notre Dame and ACC Jazzed About Partnership

    FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The buzz is back at the ACC spring meetings. All indications are after a tumultuous stretch, all is well with the ACC...

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  12. ND Responds to Brady Hoke's 'Chickening Out' Comment, Says 'Math Is Simple'

    Brady Hoke lobbed a harmless barb at rival Notre Dame on Monday, saying the Irish "chickened out" of their series with Michigan, and the national media took off with it. It even landed on CNN...

    James Wrabel Written by James Wrabel about 4 days ago 252 reads 0 comments

  13. Joyner: Irish O Set for Breakthrough

    The build-up toward last year's undefeated regular season, coach Brian Kelly's track record and multiple strong recruiting classes all suggest that Notre Dame's 2012 renaissance was far from a one-year wonder...

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  14. Brandon: ND-Michigan Hiatus to Last a While

    Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon didn't do the chicken dance when asked about Notre Dame's decision to stop the annual series with the Wolverines after 2014.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 4 days ago 63 reads 0 comments

  15. Te'o Blends with Chargers' Vets

    Philip Rivers thought former Notre Dame All-American linebacker Manti Te'o had a decent first interaction with San Diego Chargers veterans.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 4 days ago 40 reads 0 comments

  16. Notre Dame Football: Analyzing Key Players for Irish to Contend for BCS Title

    Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a rare opportunity to compete for another BCS National Championship. Last season was Notre Dame's first legit shot at winning it all since 1993, and the Irish haven't finished on top since 1988...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 4 days ago 4,357 reads 14 comments

  17. Notre Dame Football: The 5 Greatest Legends of All-Time

    No sport is steeped in tradition more so than college football. Every team and its respective fanbase understand the importance of the plays, games and stories, some often embellished, ...

    Matt Smith Written by Matt Smith about 5 days ago 3,318 reads 1 comments

  18. Notre Dame Football: Why the Irish Don't Need Michigan on Future Schedules

    Notre Dame's scheduling agreement with the Atlantic Coast Conference—a byproduct of the university's decision to join the conference in all sports aside from football and ...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 5 days ago 6,987 reads 73 comments

  19. Nix Fires Back at Hoke

    NotreDame star NT Louis Nix responds to Brady Hoke> RT @1IrishChocolate Chickened out? #MeatChicken will taste delicious Sept 7th...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 5 days ago 443 reads 1 comments

  20. Samardzija's Football Toughness Showing on Baseball Diamond

    For Notre Dame football fans, there will always be a bit of a “what if” with Jeff Samardzija.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 6 days ago 43 reads 0 comments

  21. Bengals Try Eifert in Multiple Spots

    Tyler Eifert lined up here, there and just about everywhere during his first practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. Felt like old times.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 6 days ago 61 reads 0 comments

  22. ND High on Kiper's 2014 Board

    Mel Kiper Jr . said it, not me: "Just imagine for a moment how scary the Notre Dame defensive line would be in 2013 if [Aaron] Lynch had stayed in South Bend.".....

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  23. Notre Dame Football: Ranking the 5 Best Offensive Weapons for the Fighting Irish

    With his sterling reputation as a head coach capable of developing explosive, high-octane offenses, current Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has been incredibly efficient in luring elite offensive talent to campus...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 7 days ago 6,297 reads 43 comments

  24. What We Learned About Notre Dame This Spring

    Notre Dame has been adamant this spring that it is not resting on its laurels from its renaissance 2012 campaign, which saw Alabama ruin national title hopes in the final game of the season...

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  25. Notre Dame Focuses on Rebounding

    Notre Dame's 42-14 loss to Alabama in the Discover BCS National Championship provided a certain segment of the country the chance to rejoice in the familiar "S-E-C!" chants that reign every January...

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