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College GameDay plans Provo return for top-10 showdown — 22hCollege GameDay returns to Provo on Oct. 17 for the first time since 2009 as No. 3 Notre Dame (6-0) meets No. 8 BYU (5-0); resale tickets have hit $26,000.

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No. 3 Notre Dame beats UNC 37-26, reaches 5-0 — Oct 3, 2026No. 3 Notre Dame beat UNC 37-26 to reach 5-0 after a 98-yard kickoff return made it 21-20 and freshman Jonaz Walton ran for 120 yards.

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Tom Gallagher Notre Dame's special teams and that freshman running back carried them to 5-0.

Tahj Skinner leads Notre Dame past Chaminade, 28-21 — Oct 3, 2026Sherman Oaks Notre Dame stayed unbeaten with a 28-21 win over Chaminade, as Tahj Skinner accounted for all four touchdowns and helped seal the game against his former school. At the college level, No. 3 Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr has powered a 4-0 start and scored a touchdown run against North Carolina after leading a four-touchdown win over Purdue.

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Derek Foss CJ Carr has been the difference maker early on, that four-touchdown game and the run against North Carolina stand out.

Unitas Award names 15 quarterback semifinalists — 3dWashington quarterback Williams and Texas’ Arch Manning were named among the top 15 contenders for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which recognizes upperclassmen for excellence on and off the field. Georgia’s Gunner Stockton and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr were also named semifinalists.

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Friday Football Faces Varied Weather ForecastsWeather — 3dFootball weather forecasts vary by region: rain and possible storm delays could affect games in central Florida and Kentucky, while Dayton expects clear, mild conditions and Wisconsin and the Notre Dame area may see only brief showers or sprinkles. Hurricane Isaias’ remnants are also expected to bring some unsettled weather farther inland.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

UNC’s Kaleb Cost Hits Wall, Tosses Helmet Into StandsSports — 5dNorth Carolina will look to rebound from its loss to Notre Dame against undefeated, ranked Pittsburgh, whose offense can threaten both on the ground and through the air. UNC’s path to an upset hinges on containing Pitt’s run game and making its inexperienced quarterback pass, while the Tar Heels may need Billy Edwards to deliver against Pitt’s strong defense.

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Syracuse-Akron Soccer Test Was ScheduledSports — 6dSyracuse men’s soccer faced No. 18 Akron on Oct. 6 in a significant nonconference test that could help prepare the Orange for a potential NCAA Tournament run. Syracuse entered unbeaten in four matches after beating then-No. 10 Notre Dame and drawing No. 10 Pitt; Akron led the all-time series 3-1 and had last beaten the Orange in the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

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Notre Dame Prepares for Purdue After Michigan State Win — Sep 18, 2026Notre Dame aims for a fast start and improved offense against Michigan State, with wide receiver Jaden Greathouse healthy again to boost the passing game. The matchup revives a storied rivalry and features Michigan State’s Icy White uniforms, underscoring a high-profile, attention-grabbing game for both programs.

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Purdue Beats Illinois to End Big Ten Losing Streak — Sep 28, 2026Purdue visits Illinois on Saturday looking to end a three-game skid and earn its first Big Ten win, while Illinois seeks a conference bounce-back. The matchup comes after Illinois parted ways with defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck and Purdue’s offense struggled against Notre Dame, making both teams’ defensive adjustments a key storyline.

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Pope Leo Draws Huge Crowd for Paris Mass — Sep 25, 2026Pope Leo XIV led prayers at Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral, the first papal visit since the 2019 fire, and urged French Catholics to renew their mission and build a welcoming Church. The Vatican kept the occasion pastoral despite political interest in the cathedral’s restoration and reopening.

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Pope Leo Begins Four-Day Visit to France — Sep 21, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 apostolic tour across France, Peru, Uruguay and other stops is drawing massive crowds and spurring tourism and infrastructure planning, from Paris’s Notre-Dame area to Lourdes, Lima’s Las Palmas mass and Chiclayo’s urban preparations. The visits are framed as both a major spiritual renewal for local communities and a significant economic and logistical undertaking for host cities.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Seahawks’ Jadarian Price Has Negative X-Rays — Sep 18, 2026Seattle Seahawks rookie Jadarian Price left Week 2 with a chest injury and is listed as questionable to return, with Emanuel Wilson filling in as Seattle cruised to an early lead. Price, the 32nd overall pick, debuted with 52 rushing yards and shows a promising path from Notre Dame, including overcoming family challenges on his journey to the NFL.

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Notre Dame and Penn State Big Ten Games Set for Peacock — Sep 14, 2026The Big Ten slate features Penn State hosting Wisconsin for Homecoming at Beaver Stadium with a 5 p.m. kickoff on Peacock, a first non-noon/3:30 game for the Nittany Lions and a continued run in the series to date. Another marquee matchup has Iowa visiting Michigan at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS, as both programs look to start their conference schedule strong.

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Dana Whitfield Michigan at home versus Iowa on CBS should be a strong test for both sides right at the start of conference play.

Edwards Leads Michigan State Past Eastern Michigan, 35-7 — Sep 12, 2026Michigan State rolled to a 2-0 start with a dominant second half, pulling away to 35-7 over Eastern Michigan after a tight first half. Cam Edwards rushed for 152 yards with two touchdowns and Alessio Milivojevic added two passing scores as the Spartans outgained EMU 472-219, setting up a high-profile road test at Notre Dame next.

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Priya Raman The Spartans outgained Eastern Michigan by more than 250 yards and took control after halftime. They look ready to test themselves at Notre Dame.

Rutgers, Michigan State open as 25-plus point underdogs this weekend — Sep 13, 2026Several teams enter games as sizable underdogs, including Michigan State at 29.5 points against No. 3 Notre Dame, Florida State as an underdog at Alabama by about 18.5 points, and Cleveland as 7.5-point road underdogs to the Buccaneers. Additional betting chatter spotlights the Raiders as big underdogs in their upcoming contest, while Baker Mayfield leads the Buccaneers in a potential revenge game against his former team, underscoring a weekend dominated by underdog narratives.

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Tom Gallagher Baker Mayfield always plays better against his old team. The Buccaneers should cover easily with him leading the way.

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Notre Dame teams secure five wins including late soccer stunner — Sep 11, 2026Notre Dame-affiliated teams across high school and college posted a spectrum of results this week, from Notre Dame Prep and Notre Dame High School delivering strong performances to close games and big offensive outputs, to Desert Edge stifling Notre Dame’s offense in a lopsided win for Desert Edge and a 1-0 Notre Dame victory over Clemson in men’s soccer illustrating a rare bold win for the Irish. The results underscore the program’s ongoing strength in some contexts while facing tough defenses and losses in others, including a turnover-prone clash and a rout that kept Notre Dame’s unbeaten runs at stake.

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Nicole Hardy That soccer win over Clemson shows the Irish can still pull off big results when it counts most.

Notre Dame at Wisconsin Lambeau Opener — Aug 28, 2026Notre Dame and Wisconsin square off in a highly anticipated 2026 season opener at Lambeau Field, with Wisconsin boasting a much-improved secondary and a defensive focus on pressuring Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr, while Notre Dame counters with strong offensive design and persistent coaching. The game is framed as a historic, once-in-a-lifetime matchup between storied programs, amplified by ongoing ND defensive backfield battles and Wisconsin’s need to translate improvements into results.

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Marcus Freeman remains all-in on Notre Dame — Jul 21, 2026Marcus Freeman reiterated that he remains all-in at Notre Dame and does not expect to coach elsewhere anytime soon, despite past NFL interest. Reports also note Notre Dame would actively pursue keeping him if NFL opportunities arise and that the team is projected to be a CFP contender in the near future.

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Notre Dame Becomes Latest University to Suspend In-Person ClassesReporting — Aug 19, 2020The University of Notre Dame on Tuesday suspended in-person classes and moved them online for at least two weeks after seeing a surge in coronavirus cases, the latest university to roll back campus reopenings. Notre…

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Notre Dame Withdraws as US Presidential Debate Host, Cites PandemicReporting — Jul 28, 2020The University of Notre Dame said on Monday it has pulled out as host of the first 2020 U.S. presidential debate on Sept. 29 due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, so the event’s location will be shifted to…

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Notre Dame Calls DEI ‘Equally Important’ As Catholicism In Hiring Decisions — Feb 18, 2025The University of Notre Dame’s top academic officer told faculty that hiring women and minorities is “equally important” to the school’s mission as hiring Catholics. John McGreevy, the university’s provost, outlined the…

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Historically Catholic University Appoints Professor Who Calls Abortion Bans ‘Sexual Violence’ — Jan 30, 2026The University of Notre Dame, a historically Catholic institution, has promoted a professor the school previously criticized for saying state abortion bans are “sexual violence.” Notre Dame has named associate professor…

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Notre Dame Faculty Call on Barrett to Press Pause on Nomination Process Until After ElectionReporting — Oct 13, 2020Faculty members at the University of Notre Dame are urging President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett to wait until after the upcoming presidential election to move forward with her…

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Former Notre Dame Football Coach Lou Holtz Receives Presidential Medal of FreedomReporting — Dec 3, 2020President Donald Trump is honoring former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The nation’s highest civilian honor is awarded to “individuals who have made especially meritorious…

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