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Nick Shepkowski

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Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium.
Football

Notre Dame Football: Old Rival to Attend USC Game Next Week

Notre Dame has two road trips remaining as it tries to make its way into the College Football Playoff. One is this week against an unbeaten Army team in Yankee

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Nov 16, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Markus Burton (3) takes a shot over Georgetown Hoyas forward Jordan Burks (23) during the second half at Capital One Arena.
Basketball

Is Notre Dame Basketball a Legitimate NCAA Tournament Contender this Season?

Notre Dame is off to a 3-0 start and turn some national college basketball heads in disposing of Georgetown on Saturday.

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Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) celebrates getting an interception during a NCAA college football game against Virginia at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

Notre Dame Football Releases Depth Chart for Unbeaten Army Showdown

Notre Dame football has released its latest depth chart for the showdown with unbeaten Army.

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Nov 24, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; A view down the line of scrimmage during the game between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Southern California Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Notre Dame defeated USC 22-13.
Football

Notre Dame Football Schedule Release: USC Trojans Kickoff Time, TV Broadcast

We are in wait and see mode when it comes to what time and what channel Notre Dame will take on USC on.

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Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) tackles Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) at Kyle Field.
Football

Notre Dame Football: Star Defender's Status Uncertain for Army Matchup

Will Notre Dame have one of the nation's best defensive lineman available for unbeaten Army?

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Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws the ball during a NCAA college football game against Virginia at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

ESPN FPI Updates College Football Playoff Odds: Notre Dame’s Chances of Winning Out

Notre Dame remains on track to make the College Football Playoff but two tests first remain.

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Nov 26, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Fox Sports announcer Joel Klatt walks across the field prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium.
Football

Week 12 Shake-Up: Joel Klatt Reveals Reworked College Football Top 10

Joel Klatt of Fox Sports has his new college football top 10 rankings out after another significant week of upsets and setbacks.

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Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0), cornerback Christian Gray (29) and safety Adon Shuler (8) celebrate a Watts interception during a NCAA college football game against Virginia at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

College Football Playoff Projections Shake Up After Exciting Week 12

The College Football Playoff projections go through some major changes after Week 12 turned wild late in the night

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Notre Dame defensive lineman Kobi Onyiuke (45), wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) and wide receiver Alex Whitman (86) celebrate a Faison touchdown on fake punt play that would later be called back during a NCAA college football game against Virginia at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

Updated College Football Playoff Rankings Predictions After Exciting Week 12

A major upset wasn't there but plenty of movement was made as seemingly half of the SEC is now log-jammed.

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Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler (8) hurdles over Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) after intercepting the ball during a NCAA college football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

Notre Dame Defeats Virginia on Senior Day: Key Numbers That Tell the Story

The key numbers that told the story of Notre Dame's 35-14 victory over Virginia

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Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly looks on before a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Calls for Brian Kelly’s Job Grow Louder After LSU’s Latest Loss

Social media showed no chill on LSU head coach Brian Kelly after the Tigers were again upset, this time at Florida.

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Nov 16, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman prepares to lead his players onto the field for the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Notre Dame Stadium.
Football

Notre Dame Routs Virginia on Senior Day: What We Learned

Notre Dame handled business against Virginia, and everything remains ahead for the Fighting Irish.

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