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Scouting Ohio State-Notre Dame: Biggest matchups, X-factors and keys to victory
We spoke to seven coaches who have faced the Buckeyes or Irish to get a better feel for Monday's national championship game.
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Fittingly, Urban Meyer and Nick Saban are going into the Hall of Fame together
It only makes sense that the two-best coaches of this generation are headlining the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class.
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Notre Dame keeps winning, which means Northern Illinois keeps winning
The Huskies' Sept. 7 upset of the Irish gets mentioned in nearly every discussion about Notre Dame. That's been good for business in DeKalb.
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How far did Michigan go to gain an edge? The answers from Big Ten coaches are telling.
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Business filings lead to more questions about Connor Stalions' role with Michigan
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Tyler Buchner is trusting the process
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Notre Dame OC candidates: Who replaces Gerad Parker?
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Yes, it’s OK to be upset that Cam Ward didn’t play in the second half
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Coaching carousel updates: Utah State intends to fire Blake Anderson
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How did it all begin for Marcus Freeman?
A conversation with Mark Gokavi, who covered Freeman when he was simply a local star.
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Marcus Freeman could join an exclusive club. Then what?
If Freeman wins a national title at Notre Dame at the age of 39, the hoopla surrounding him will be off the charts.
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What would a Notre Dame national title mean to you?
The Irish are on the brink of history. How does that make you feel?
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Where does this Notre Dame season rank among your favorites?
One man gives his list of the most memorable runs in recent Irish history.
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Instant takeaways: Notre Dame finds a way, beats Penn State to make the national title game
There's something in the water in South Bend with Year 3 coaches, isn't there?
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Fortuna Files: Penn State and Notre Dame have a lot more similarities than you'd think
From their coaches to their recent close calls, the Nittany Lions and Fighting Irish have a unique recent history relative to other college football…
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How Pat Coogan became the soul of the Irish
Don't let the viral speeches fool you. The Notre Dame center is a man of action, not words.
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Takeaways: Notre Dame outclasses Georgia in milestone win
It was Marcus Freeman, not two-time national title coach Kirby Smart, who pushed all the right buttons Thursday at the Sugar Bowl.
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Yes, it’s OK to be upset that Cam Ward didn’t play in the second half
Fans have strong feelings. Not all of them should be dismissed.
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