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Irish trounce Indiana, move on to the Sugar Bowl

By Ben Hicks · Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

Notre Dame defeats Indiana to advance in the College Football Playoff.

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Crow: It’s time for Notre Dame to end its major bowl drought

By Matthew Crow · Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

Notre Dame has a shot to put numerous narratives to rest in New Orleans.

Five key moments from Notre Dame’s 27-17 CFP first-round win over Indiana

By Matthew Crow · Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

Notre Dame football defeated Indiana in a historic postseason game Friday night.

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Irish Insider: Indiana (College Football Playoff)

By Observer Sports Staff · Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

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Football beat picks: Notre Dame vs. Indiana

By Observer Sports Staff · Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Notre Dame will host Indiana at 8 p.m. on Friday to start the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame's keys to victory against Indiana

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Five ways Notre Dame can advance to the Sugar Bowl.

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‘They play with the clarity that you look for’: Notre Dame and Indiana season review

By Claire Watson · Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Notre Dame and Indiana each enter the College Football Playoff at 11-1.

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History of the matchup: Notre Dame vs. Indiana

By Chris Dailey · Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Notre Dame and Indiana will square off for the 30th time on Friday.

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Notre Dame’s CFP outlook: Could a national championship run be on the horizon?

By Noah Cahill · Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Notre Dame is set to face in-state opponent Indiana in Notre Dame Stadium for the first round of the College Football Playoff.

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Kelly: The Irish of old must ride again

By Liam Kelly · Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Outlined against a blue-gray December sky, the Fighting Irish must ride again.

The College Football Playoff field at a glance

By Jack Rankin · Friday, Dec. 20, 2024

Get set for the College Football Playoff with a look at the bracket and its matchups.

Irish outduel UConn, collect third top-five win

By Ben Hicks · Friday, Dec. 13, 2024

Notre Dame women's basketball defeats Connecticut 79-68.

Irish host another marquee game against UConn

By Tyler Reidy · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Notre Dame women’s basketball hosts UConn in another top-10 matchup.

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Irish host Dartmouth before finals week hiatus

By Ben Hicks · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Notre Dame men’s basketball takes on Dartmouth on Wednesday night.

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Irish return to Big Ten play with visit to Ohio State

By Tyler Reidy · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Notre Dame hockey travels to Columbus this weekend.

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Eastland: Why Notre Dame is on College Football Playoff upset alert

By Ryan Eastland · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

From the field to the fans, Notre Dame must take Indiana seriously next week.

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Tri-campus athletics Winter Break preview

By Tyler Reidy and Claire Watson · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Previewing the next month of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and Holy Cross sports.

Postseason football roundtable: assessing the Irish

By Observer Sports Staff · Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

The Observer's football beat breaks down the state of the Irish heading into the CFP.

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Best of the fall semester in tri-campus athletics

By Tyler Reidy and Claire Watson · Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

Looking at back at the top team and individual performances from Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and Holy Cross.

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Saint Mary’s basketball falls to Calvin

By Claire Watson · Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

The Belles fall to 3-5 after a loss to the Knights.

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Student section at playoff game to be same size as regular season

Notre Dame community reflects on decision to hold Saturday exams

Notre Dame students named to ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list

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Eastland: Why Notre Dame is on College Football Playoff upset alert

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