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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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Matt Fortuna
Jan 11, 2025
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I’ve been covering Notre Dame in some way, shape or form since 2011. I’ve seen some stuff.

Will I see the Irish win a national championship? They are just one win away after their comeback victory Thursday over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.

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So, where does this Irish run rank among your recent favorites? There have been quite a few, so I’ll narrow it down to five in my 14 seasons covering this program.

This is just one man’s list, and I am trying hard to not be a prisoner of the moment here. Legacies, histories, etc., do not factor in here. I’m simply judging these seasons based on the vibes during those runs, both how from how unexpected they were and from how much excitement those teams brought to their fans in the moment.

Away we go. And as always, feel free to share your thoughts.

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