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No. 4 Notre Dame sweeps No. 6 Minnesota to extend streak to nine

Michael Ivey | Tuesday, November 28, 2017

No. 4 Notre Dame extended its winning streak to nine games this weekend by sweeping Big Ten rival No. 6 Minnesota at Compton Family Ice Arena. On Friday night, Notre Dame (12-3-1, 6-0-0 Big Ten) defeated Minnesota (9-6-1, 3-4-1 Big Ten) in a tight, 1-0 contest. Irish sophomore goaltender Cale Morris was strong in net,

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Lebedev falls in ITA Round of 16 as Irish close out fall season

Michael Ivey | Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Most of the Irish closed out their fall schedule at the Gopher Invitational this past weekend at the Baseline Tennis Center in Minneapolis. Junior Alex Lebedev participated at the ITA Fall Championships in California. In singles action on Friday in Minneapolis, sophomore Guillermo Cabrera won his match in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. Freshman William Howells

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ND–Michigan State matchup cancelled due to inclement weather

Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, October 25, 2017

No. 16 Notre Dame’s match against No. 7 Michigan State in East Lansing, Michigan, Tuesday night was cancelled due to heavy rainfall and dropping temperatures. The Irish’s final non-conference game against the Spartans will not be rescheduled. Notre Dame (9-4-2, 3-2-2 ACC) most recently defeated Michigan State (11-2-2, 5-0-2 Big Ten) 4-0 at the Spartan’s

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Irish prepare for Spartans after winless stretch

Joe Everett | Tuesday, October 24, 2017

For the second year in a row, No. 12 Notre Dame stumbled during fall break action. The Irish (9-4-2, 3-2-2 ACC) fell to Pittsburgh and Akron, but salvaged the stretch by tying Duke at home on Senior Day on Friday. On Oct. 13th, the Irish hosted unranked Pittsburgh (8-7, 2-5), aiming to extend their undefeated streak to five

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Brian Kelly discusses growth of Brandon Wimbush, health of Josh Adams

Daniel O'Boyle | Tuesday, September 26, 2017

No. 22 Notre Dame’s head coach Brian Kelly discussed his team’s comprehensive success in Saturday’s victory over Michigan State and the season as a whole so far, as well as the health of junior running back Josh Adams, in his Sunday press conference. Wimbush Among the highlights for the Irish (3-1) against the Spartans (2-1)

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Irish focus on turnovers pays off against Spartans

Elizabeth Greason | Sunday, September 24, 2017

EAST LANSING, Mich. — It looked like a touchdown as Spartans junior running back LJ Scott crossed the goal line with six minutes remaining in the second quarter. But as Notre Dame junior cornerback Shaun Crawford knew, it wasn’t. It was the third of three turnovers the Irish (3-1) snatched up during their 38-18 win over Michigan State

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Notre Dame buckles down for Michigan State defense

Daniel O'Boyle | Friday, September 22, 2017

“I think they’re good. I think the offensive line is improved from last year.” “It’s interesting you say that because they have four new starters on their offensive line. How are they better than last year’s line, which was a little bit more experienced?” “Just from watching them, I think that’s just kind of what

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Head to Head: Notre Dame vs. Michigan State

Observer Sports Staff | Friday, September 22, 2017

Spartans Passing The Irish have faced a raft of untested quarterbacks so far this season, with Boston College redshirt freshman Anthony Brown the only quarterback this season to have started before facing the Irish. That will continue this weekend, as Spartans redshirt-sophomore quarterback Brian Lewerke brings only four starts worth of experience before taking on

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Players eager for redemption in rivalry game against Spartans

Marek Mazurek | Thursday, September 21, 2017

The last time Notre Dame and Michigan State faced off, it didn’t go so well for the Irish. Last year, the Spartans (2-0) claimed a 36-28 victory at Notre Dame Stadium, as a potential game-ending drive from DeShone Kizer and the Irish offense fell short. A year later, the Irish (2-1) travel to East Lansing,

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Kelly discusses Michigan State preparations, Brandon Wimbush

Tobias Hoonhout | Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Coming off a 29-point victory over Boston College, Irish head coach Brian Kelly was proud of the grit his team showed this past weekend, and stressed Tuesday that that same determination, and then some, will be needed on the road at Michigan State on Saturday night. “Really proud of the way our guys overcame some

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Dedric Clark from @thesocialanimals jamming this past Saturday with @atlasgenius. Atlas Genius and The Social Animals had a great performance this past weekend when they visited Legends here on campus. Photo credit: Caitlyn Jordan | The Observer
Dedric Clark from @thesocialanimals jamming this past Saturday with @atlasgenius. Atlas Genius and The Social Animals had a great performance this past weekend when they visited Legends here on campus. Photo credit: Caitlyn Jordan | The Observer
V.J. Beachem got up to throw down earlier tonight in Philadelphia. Beachem posted 11 in the first half, but the Irish trail North Carolina at the break, 43-38. Photo credit: Michael Yu | The Observer
V.J. Beachem got up to throw down earlier tonight in Philadelphia. Beachem posted 11 in the first half, but the Irish trail North Carolina at the break, 43-38. Photo credit: Michael Yu | The Observer
The warmup isn’t just for the players tonight in Philadelphia. Fr. Pete McCormick gets in on the action before Notre Dame’s Elite Eight showdown with North Carolina. Photo credit: Michael Yu | The Observer
The warmup isn’t just for the players tonight in Philadelphia. Fr. Pete McCormick gets in on the action before Notre Dame’s Elite Eight showdown with North Carolina. Photo credit: Michael Yu | The Observer
For the third time in eight days, the Irish men pulled off a late, dramatic win in the NCAA tournament. Players mob head coach Mike Brey after the 61-56 win over Wisconsin, which advanced Notre Dame to the Elite Eight for the second straight year. Photo c
For the third time in eight days, the Irish men pulled off a late, dramatic win in the NCAA tournament. Players mob head coach Mike Brey after the 61-56 win over Wisconsin, which advanced Notre Dame to the Elite Eight for the second straight year. Photo c
The Irish men’s basketball squad was in a celebratory mood Sunday after freshman Rex Pflueger’s tip-in with 1.5 seconds left earned Notre Dame a second straight Sweet 16 berth. Photo credit: Emmet Farnan | The Observer
The Irish men’s basketball squad was in a celebratory mood Sunday after freshman Rex Pflueger’s tip-in with 1.5 seconds left earned Notre Dame a second straight Sweet 16 berth. Photo credit: Emmet Farnan | The Observer
Senior forward Zach Auguste talks with reporters Saturday in Brooklyn. Prep for Sunday’s showdown with Stephen F. Austin with our preview | http://ift.tt/1UcU9Wl
Senior forward Zach Auguste talks with reporters Saturday in Brooklyn. Prep for Sunday’s showdown with Stephen F. Austin with our preview | http://ift.tt/1UcU9Wl
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The Observer encourages all students to participate in the 2016 student government elections by voting today. Hear about each ticket's platform here: https://youtu.be/Vq_VB0Mzir4
KeiVarae Russell's been a key to Notre Dame's last two victories and is just getting back to his old form. Read more about his journey back to ND and the rest of our pre-Pittsburgh Irish Insider coverage here: http://ift.tt/20yJZ3i
KeiVarae Russell's been a key to Notre Dame's last two victories and is just getting back to his old form. Read more about his journey back to ND and the rest of our pre-Pittsburgh Irish Insider coverage here: http://ift.tt/20yJZ3i
Safety Elijah Shumate has become a steady force in the secondary and is featured on this week's Irish Insider cover—read all about it before ND takes on Temple tonight: bit.ly/1KNxMfr
Safety Elijah Shumate has become a steady force in the secondary and is featured on this week's Irish Insider cover—read all about it before ND takes on Temple tonight: bit.ly/1KNxMfr
The ND defensive line might be smiling for our latest Irish Insider cover, but they'll be a fearsome force come Saturday vs. UMass
The ND defensive line might be smiling for our latest Irish Insider cover, but they'll be a fearsome force come Saturday vs. UMass

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