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Notre Dame seeking a jumpstart against Alabama in CFP semi

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly isn't holding back on one of the primary goals for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Alabama on Friday.
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Notre Dame seeking a jumpstart against Alabama in CFP semi

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly isn't holding back on one of the primary goals for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Alabama on Friday.
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Clemson next for soon to be Lea-less Fighting Irish defense

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Clark Lea is on the way out at Notre Dame just as his defense has been on the way up.
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Deja vu: A Notre Dame-Clemson rematch with title stakes

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — By the time this season is over, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 4 Clemson may be tired of each other’s company.
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Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Buckeyes past feisty Irish

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann had strong words for his 22nd-ranked Buckeyes at halftime Tuesday night, and junior E.J. Liddell got his message.
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Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Buckeyes past feisty Irish

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann had strong words for his 22nd-ranked Buckeyes at halftime Tuesday night, and junior E.J. Liddell got his message.
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Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next up

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book’s final game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday was one for the record books — both for him and the second-ranked Fighting Irish.
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Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21; Clemson next up

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book’s final game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday was one for the record books — both for him and the second-ranked Fighting Irish.
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Book leads No. 2 Irish past Syracuse 45-21 in home finale

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Ian Book’s final game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday was one for the record books — both for him and the second-ranked Fighting Irish.
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No. 2 Irish hope to build ACC, CFP resume against Orange

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The script has been rewritten off and on for No. 2 Notre Dame in a year dominated by the pandemic, but the overall goal remains the same for Brian Kelly and his team: win two championships.
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No. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depth

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — If No. 2 Notre Dame manages to secure its second College Football Playoff berth, coach Brian Kelly’s words before his Fighting Irish secured their first one in 2018 will have proven prophetic.
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No. 2 Notre Dame rolling behind talent and quality depth

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — If No. 2 Notre Dame manages to secure its second College Football Playoff berth, coach Brian Kelly’s words before his Fighting Irish secured their first one in 2018 will have proven prophetic.
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Howell, No. 25 Tar Heels offense a challenge for No. 2 Irish

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly has postponed No. 2 Notre Dame’s Thanksgiving dinner for two days — perhaps for good reason.
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Howell, No. 25 Tar Heels offense a challenge for No. 2 Irish

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Brian Kelly has postponed No. 2 Notre Dame’s Thanksgiving dinner for two days — perhaps for good reason.
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Book It: Quarterback makes No. 2 Irish legitimate contenders

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame tends to have its doubters every season. Eight victories in, the Fighting Irish have made many of them believers behind the play of Ian Book.
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