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‘One thing we know about Navy is that they will never quit’: Irish hold on 35-32, despite aggressive Navy comeback attempt

Madeline Ladd | Saturday, November 12, 2022

On a sunny Saturday afternoon in Baltimore, No. 20 Notre Dame met Navy for their 95th time. Naval festivities welcomed the 62,124 fans to M&T Bank Stadium, as a Midshipmen procession, fighter jet flyover and parachute display occurred before play commenced. The Irish have had a history of victories against Navy, with the Midshipmen only

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Five key moments from Notre Dame’s 35-32 victory over Navy

Liam Coolican | Saturday, November 12, 2022

Notre Dame defeated Navy by a score of 35-32 Saturday afternoon at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium for their fourth consecutive win. Here are five key moments from the victory. Offense turns to Pyne early as quarterback has career first half A week after Notre Dame ran roughshod over the vaunted Clemson defense, many expected more

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Observer staff predicts Notre Dame vs. Navy

Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 11, 2022

After Notre Dame garnered their biggest win in recent memory — a 35-14 drubbing over previously unbeaten Clemson — The Observer staff give their picks for the Irish’s battle with Navy. Aidan Thomas – Sports Editor My heart rate hasn’t settled down from what was the most electric Notre Dame Stadium environment I’ve personally experienced

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Moller: Irish must build on momentum from Clemson win

Nate Moller | Friday, November 11, 2022

The last time I wrote a column on the football team, the Irish were coming off of a stunning 16-14 home loss at the hands of a one-win Stanford team. Since I wrote that piece, the mentality surrounding Notre Dame football has completely changed after the Irish pulled off one of their best victories in

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‘One of those special moments’: Irish knock off No. 4 Clemson 35-14

Liam Coolican | Sunday, November 6, 2022

For the second time in three years, the Irish faithful found themselves celebrating on the field as Notre Dame knocked off an undefeated Clemson squad. When junior quarterback Drew Pyne lined up in victory formation and the clock ticked toward zero, fans and students alike spilled onto the field in jubilation. “I really didn’t want

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5 key moments in Notre Dame’s Tiger thrashing

Matthew Crow | Sunday, November 6, 2022

Two years ago, Notre Dame shocked the world by defeating Clemson in South Bend, causing Irish fans to storm the field in celebration. On Saturday, they had that chance again and took it, as the Irish knocked off No. 4 Clemson 35-14 in decisive fashion behind a dominant run game and a strong defensive performance.

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Irish Insider: Clemson 2022

Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 4, 2022

Foskey seeking sack record, second win over Clemson “This is what you come to Notre Dame for”: Liufau ready for Clemson Keys to victory versus Clemson Observer Staff picks Notre Dame vs. Clemson Pulse of the fanbase: How Irish fans feel about the Freeman Era so far Coolican: Coaching staff must put their faith in

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Keys to victory versus Clemson

Nate Moller | Friday, November 4, 2022

After a convincing win against Syracuse last week, the Irish have a lot of momentum heading into their biggest home matchup of the season against the fifth-ranked Clemson Tigers. Marcus Freeman and the Irish will look to prove that they can play well at home and break some of their early season woes at Notre

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Observer Sports Staff predicts Notre Dame vs. Clemson

Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 4, 2022

Aidan Thomas – Sports Editor To be an optimist or to not be an optimist. That’s my dilemma with this pick. I won’t say it’s not realistic to pick Notre Dame. By the CFP rankings, the Irish have two convincing wins over top-20 teams. To say they’ve obliterated those two teams at their own place

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Pulse of the fanbase: How Irish fans are feeling eight games into Freeman Era

Aidan Thomas | Friday, November 4, 2022

As Notre Dame enters their biggest home game of the season, The Observer took a look at the overall mood of the fanbase through eight games. The Irish have dropped two games as huge home favorites, but they also have two top-20 wins on the road. Sitting at 5-3, how confident are Irish fans about

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