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Irish top Georgia Tech, stay unbeaten in the ACC

By Ben Hicks · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Notre Dame women's basketball defeated Georgia Tech 81-66 on Thursday night.

National Championship matchup preview

By Annika Herko · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Notre Dame and Ohio State face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship after a season of redemption and drama in the inaugural 12-team format.

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“He’s a competitor and competitors find a way to win”: Leonard ready to leave it all on the field for Notre Dame in national title game

By Matthew Crow · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Riley Leonard has the chance to quarterback a national champion on Monday night.

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Marcus Freeman has arrived

By Noah Cahill · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Marcus Freeman’s third season at Notre Dame, defined by a 13-game win streak and a national championship berth, has cemented his place among college football’s elite.

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History of the matchup: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The Irish and Buckeyes will meet for the ninth and most important time in the national championship game.

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Football beat picks: National Championship

By Observer Sports Staff · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Notre Dame will face Ohio State in the national championship game at 7:30 p.m. Monday night.

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Irish head to Syracuse after Monday night bounce-back

By Tyler Reidy and Henry Lytle · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Notre Dame men's basketball faces Syracuse for a second time this season on Saturday.

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Saint Mary’s basketball falls to Olivet in two-point loss

By Claire Watson · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

Saint Mary’s basketball falls to Olivet.

Holy Cross men’s basketball falls to Governors State

By Claire Watson · Friday, Jan. 17, 2025

The Holy Cross men's basketball team falls in its first game following Winter Break.

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Irish head to Minnesota looking to build on Saturday surge

By Tyler Reidy · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Notre Dame heads to Minneapolis for its first road series of 2025.

Irish tennis teams prepare for busy weekend at home

By Tyler Reidy · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

Notre Dame will play a total of six tennis matches this weekend.

Irish look to remain decidedly atop the ACC against Georgia Tech

By Tyler Reidy · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Notre Dame women’s basketball will host Georgia Tech on Thursday.

Notre Dame sports winter break recap

By Tyler Reidy · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

A look at how the Irish fared in between semesters.

Holy Cross sports winter break recap

By Claire Watson · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

A recap of how the Holy Cross basketball teams fared during the break.

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Saint Mary’s sports winter break recap

By Claire Watson · Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

Saint Mary’s basketball went 1-3 as the only the team that competed for the Belles over break.

Making plays at the right time, Notre Dame advances to the national championship game

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

Notre Dame defeated Penn State by a 27-24 score in Thursday night's Orange Bowl.

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Football beat picks: Orange Bowl

By Observer Sports Staff · Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025

Notre Dame and Penn State will meet in the Orange Bowl at 7:30 on Thursday.

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‘This team fought every single week’: Notre Dame-Penn State preview

By Claire Watson · Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

Notre Dame and Penn State prepare to face off in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Irish process the unthinkable, handle Georgia to capture the Sugar Bowl

By Tyler Reidy · Friday, Jan. 3, 2025

Notre Dame football advances to the CFP semifinals with a 23-10 defeat of Georgia.

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Football beat picks: Sugar Bowl

By Observer Sports Staff · Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025

Notre Dame and Georgia will meet Thursday afternoon in New Orleans.

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