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By the Numbers: Notre Dame’s Most Complete Game of the Marcus Freeman Era
On Senior Day, Notre Dame delivered one of the most overwhelming performances in program history. The Irish scored 35 points in the first quarter, 49 in the first half, and…
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By the Numbers: Irish Overpower No. 22 Pitt in Statement Road Win
On a gray November afternoon on the banks of the Allegheny, Notre Dame delivered one of its most complete road performances of the Marcus Freeman era. The Irish controlled both…
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By the Numbers: Perfect Storm — Notre Dame Destroys Navy in the Elements
On a cold, rain-turned-snow night in South Bend, Notre Dame played one of its cleanest and most dominant game of the Marcus Freeman era. The Irish rolled to 502 total…
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By the Numbers: Rivalry Dominance, Irish Run Wild Over USC
Notre Dame reasserted its physical identity under the lights of Notre Dame Stadium, bullying USC for 306 rushing yards in a 34–24 victory to reclaim the Jeweled Shillelagh. The Irish…
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By the Numbers: Balanced but Imperfect, Notre Dame Cruises Past NC State
Notre Dame dominated NC State in nearly every phase Saturday afternoon, piling up 485 yards of offense and holding the Wolfpack to just 233. But for all the statistical balance,…
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By the Numbers: Penalties Aside, Notre Dame Controls Boise State Start to Finish
Marcus Freeman’s team followed up its blowout win in Fayetteville with a steadier, more measured effort back in South Bend. It wasn’t explosive, but it was efficient — a balanced…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Blows Out Arkansas in Big Road Win
Marcus Freeman’s team badly needed a spark, and in Fayetteville they delivered a full-on firestorm. In the program’s first-ever meeting with Arkansas, Notre Dame put together its most complete performance…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Rolls Purdue 56–30 for First Win of 2025
Notre Dame finally got the breakthrough, at least offensively, it needed on Saturday, blasting Purdue 56–30 in front of a sellout crowd at Notre Dame Stadium to earn its first…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Stumbles to 0–2 After 41-40 Loss to Texas A&M
Notre Dame’s home opener was supposed to steady the season after a frustrating trip to Miami. Instead, the Irish defense was shredded under the lights in South Bend as No.…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Rallies Late, But Miami Holds On in Opener
Notre Dame’s season opener in Miami Gardens turned into a missed opportunity and a frustrating start to what many hoped would be another magical run. In front of a record…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Comeback Halted in 34-23 Loss in CFP Title Defeat
A spirited comeback that began in the middle of the third quarter fell short as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish dropped a 34-23 decision to the Ohio State Buckeyes in…
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Before the Boxscore: A Statistical Preview of Notre Dame vs. Ohio State
The chatter finally ends on Monday night for Notre Dame and Ohio State. Both teams have plenty of experience hoisting the trophy but the Irish have been waiting for four…
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Overreactions: Notre Dame’s Culture Rallied the Irish to the National Championship Game
Marcus Freeman has orchestrated a remarkable cultural transformation at Notre Dame, which was on full display in last night’s gritty comeback victory, which sent the Irish to the National Championship…
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Before the Boxscore: Notre Dame and Penn State Bringing Big Numbers to Orange Bowl Clash
Both Notre Dame and Penn State have put up numbers this season that have gotten them this far, including the baker’s dozen worth of wins each has compiled. Yet, putting…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Defense Delivers, Ending SEC Champs’ Season
Aided by another outstanding performance from its defense, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 23-10 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday.…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Football’s Dominant Sugar Bowl Victory Over Georgia
Notre Dame capped a record-breaking season with a 23-10 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, advancing to the College Football Playoff National Championship. From historic firsts to standout performances,…
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Overreactions: Freeman Outcoaches Smart, Ends Notre Dame’s NY6 Bowl Drought in Sugar Bowl
Notre Dame’s most dubious streak is officially over. The Irish beat Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night for their first NY6 bowl win since January 1994. Notre Dame…
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Before the Boxscore: Numbers to Explore as Notre Dame Battles Georgia
Wednesday night’s win-or-go-home Sugar Bowl matchup between Notre Dame and the Georgia Bulldogs pits two teams that have managed to make it this far despite injury woes. Any depth questions…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Football’s Historic Win Over Indiana
Notre Dame punched its ticket to the quarterfinals on Friday night with a 27-17 victory over Indiana in the College Football Playoff (CFP) at Notre Dame Stadium. This was no…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Sends Indiana Packing with 27-17 Playoff Win
In the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish dispatched the Indiana Hoosiers with a 27-17 victory on Friday night. The win was the…
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Overreactions: Notre Dame Dominated Indiana, Cignetti Folded When It Mattered
Notre Dame hosted the first playoff game in Notre Dame Stadium history last night and delivered a resounding win, even if the final score made it look a little closer…
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Before the Boxscore: Numbers That Matter in Notre Dame-Indiana Playoff Matchup
A variety of numbers offer differing takes on Friday night’s playoff matchup between Notre Dame and Indiana. Both teams enter the crucial contest with 11-1 records, combining strong offenses and…
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Overreactions: Notre Dame’s Win Over USC Secured Playoffs, Raised Some Questions
On Saturday, Notre Dame secured a 49-35 victory against longtime rival USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to secure its spot in the College Football Playoffs. Still, the win…
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Beyond the Boxscore: Notre Dame Punches Playoff Ticket with 49-35 Win Over USC
Two pick-sixes in the final four minutes by Christian Gray and Xavier Watts, respectively, helped Notre Dame cement a berth in the postseason playoffs by defeating the Southern Cal Trojans,…
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By the Numbers: Highest Scoring Notre Dame – USC Game of All-Time
Notre Dame capped off a stellar 2024 regular season with a commanding 49-35 victory over Southern Cal in Los Angeles. The Irish not only showcased dominance on the field but…
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