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ND Cross Country: Experienced runners lead Irish charge

After a disappointing finish to what had been a promising season last year, Notre Dame comes into this year with lofty expectations.

ND Women's Soccer: Notre Dame splits weekend

No. 7 Notre Dame had a weekend of firsts at the Notre Dame adidas Invitational, as the Irish recorded their first shutout of the season with a 4-0 victory Friday against Oakland but also suffered their first defeat in a 1-0 loss to No. 4 UCLA on Sunday.

Gameday Grades: Temple

See how The Observer's Notre Dame football writers graded the team in its 28-6 win over Temple.

Career days from Rees, Jones power balanced offense

For many Irish fans, it might be difficult to decide on a favorite moment in No. 14 Notre Dame's 28-6 season-opening win over Temple on Saturday. 

DeFranks: ND needs to convert yards to points (Sept. 2)

Something did not add up.

DeFranks: ND needs to better convert yards to points (Sept. 2)

Something did not add up.

Tuitt notches 15th career sack, Niklas scores second career TD

After the game, senior quarterback Tommy Rees said he wasn't sure if junior tight end Troy Niklas had made the catch that eventually resulted in a 66-yard touchdown in the final minute of the first half. But he said he felt pretty good about it.

Week 1: Temple

No. 14 Notre Dame set a blistering tempo with its opening drive and drove the pace of the game all the way to a 28-6 victory over Temple in the season opener on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium.

SMC Volleyball: Belles drop three in tournament

SMC Cross Country: Belles earn fourth in tournament

Saint Mary's kicked off its 2013 campaign by placing fourth at the Wabash Hokum Karem on Saturday in Crawfordsville, Ind.

Men's Soccer: Irish shut down UCLA, edge Mustangs

The No. 7 Irish endured hot, humid conditions Friday night to force a 0-0 draw against No.  9 UCLA, and then bounced back Sunday to record a 2-1 over SMU at the adidas/ IU Credit Union Classic in Bloomington, Ind.

Green: Improving college football's rules (Sept. 2)

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ND Volleyball: Irish end weekend on high note

After a disappointing first two matches that saw the Irish fall to new conference foe North Carolina and tournament host Middle Tennessee State, Notre Dame rallied Saturday evening to dispatch San Francisco in the final match of the Blue Raider Bash in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

SMC Soccer: Belles fall short in season-opener

Saint Mary's lost a hard-fought game in its season opener against Bethel on Friday in Mishawaka, Ind.

First quarter recap: Notre Dame 14, Temple 0

Notre Dame scored on its first two drives and jumped out to a 14-0 lead on Temple in the first quarter.

Rapid Reaction: Notre Dame 28, Temple 6

No. 14 Notre Dame breezed past Temple 28-6 on Saturday afternoon in the season opener for both teams.

Irish offense leads Notre Dame to 28-6 win over Temple

No. 14 Notre Dame set a blistering tempo with its opening drive and drove the pace of the game all the way to a 28-6 victory over Temple.

Notre Dame extends Kelly through 2017

After the No. 14 Irish opened up their 2013 campaign with a 28-6 victory over Temple, Notre Dame announced a five-year contract extension for head coach Brian Kelly.

SMC Volleyball: Belles prepare for Ohio tournament

The Belles have a busy weekend ahead of them with four matches scheduled at the Ohio Northern Tournament.

SMC Soccer: Belles open season Friday

The Fighting Irish football team isn't the only one making their season debut this weekend. Saint Mary's soccer returns to the field Friday night for its season opener at Bethel.