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Notre Dame has more questions than answers after 0-2 start
The Irish excelled on the margins last season. That hasn't been the case in season-opening losses to Miami and Texas A&M.
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Matt Fortuna
Oregon, Dan Lanning save their best for last in win at Northwestern
The fourth quarter was forgettable for the Ducks. The postgame remarks were not.
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Matt Fortuna
Notre Dame down but far from out after loss at Miami
The Irish got pushed around by the Hurricanes. But the promise of a special season was enough to keep everyone grounded after defeat.
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The Arch Manning Era begins in underwhelming fashion
Manning didn't exactly live up to the hype. But there is a long way to go for him and this Texas team.
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Matt Fortuna
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Wisconsin is starting to look like Wisconsin again
The Badgers' defense turned in its third straight dominant performance. And had quite the celebration afterward, too.
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Matt Fortuna
No complacency here: No. 2 Oregon continues to look like a championship contender.
The Ducks dominated Purdue after a quick turnaround, reminding the Big Ten of their might presence.
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Matt Fortuna
Alabama (still) looks like Alabama in throttling of Wisconsin
The Kalen DeBoer Era is off to a great start, as the Crimson Tide are 3-0 after dominating the Badgers at Camp Randall.
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Matt Fortuna
Notre Dame makes statement in season-opening win at Texas A&M
This was Marcus Freeman's vision in all of its glory, a gutsy upset in SEC country that opens up a world of possibilities for the Irish.
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Pac-12 gives us one last night to remember as Washington punches Playoff ticket
There were lots of tears in Sin City. Some from the happy Huskies, others from the sad conference staffers who knew this would be the last night of its…
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