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Notre Dame-Miami matchup expected to bring millions in economic impact to Michiana

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Hotels and short-term rentals across Michiana are nearly fully booked ahead of this weekend's highly anticipated Notre Dame matchup against undefeated Miami. The demand is so high that some hotel rooms are listed for more than $2,000 for a single night. According to Visit South Bend-Mishawaka,...

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This was a first for a Notre Dame basketball player in his last season

SOUTH BEND — Everything about what would happen the next evening on that floor for that guy finally hit Notre Dame basketball fifth year Ethan Roberts on Wednesday afternoon. With the Irish set to practice on the Purcell Pavilion floor for one of the few times since preseason in...

Notre Dame & Saint Mary Observer

Keys to victory: Irish host No. 1 Miami with no margin for error

A year after the College Football Playoff Selection Committee left Notre Dame out of the 12-team field in favor of Miami despite its 10-2 mark, the Irish get a chance to answer on their home turf. The No. 11 Irish host top-ranked Miami Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Stadium, with no margin for error in a game that will determine the trajectory of Notre Dame’s postseason hopes.

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Find out what Marcus Freeman’s record against top-10 teams

Marcus Freeman took over the Notre Dame football program officially during bowl season of his first year in South Bend in 2021, and almost defeated Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl. Over the next five full seasons plus a partial 2026, he’s amassed a 49-13 record, with a berth in the College Football Playoff championship game during the 2024 season. By all accounts it would seem as if Freeman has had a very successful tenure with the Irish, but it’s left many wanting more. That extra is win over top programs, and while there are a few, after losing to BYU this past weekend has people wondering if this is the same Notre Dame they’ve seen since its last title in 1988. Let’s take a look at the big games that Freeman has coached in year-by-year and we’ll come to a conclusion if he’s really struggled in big game (considered as a top-10 opponent at the time of the game). 2021 - Oklahoma State Freeman got the raw end of the deal here, as Brian Kelly bolted for LSU during bowl prep, leaving the Irish high and dry. Notre Dame would fall behind 21-7, and 28-14 at the half, but

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For the South Bend International Airport, a busy day of welcoming fans for the Notre Dame/Miami game

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend International Airport has been especially busy today, November 6, ahead of the weekend's big Notre Dame matchup against Miami. ABC57's Zakiya Jennings caught up with visitors about what they're excited for, and how they're preparing for the cold Midwest weather.

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Essentially Sports

Nick Saban Takes Subtle Shot at Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame After Spotting Major Flaw Against BYU

Notre Dame has won seven of its first eight games, and its defense has given opponents very little room to work with. But the Fighting Irish still have one question to answer before the biggest game of their season: can their offense keep up when the competition gets tougher? Their loss to BYU brought that concern into focus, and with Miami coming to South Bend, the spotlight is now on Marcus Freeman’s team. The Irish are ranked No. 11 in the first College Football Playoff rankings and know that Saturday’s meeting with the No. 1 Hurricanes could shape their chances of making the field. Former ...

Notre Dame, IN · 4d

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Notre Dame vs Miami Final Score Predictions: Experts pick sides between the Fighting Irish and Malachi Toney-less Hurricanes

Notre Dame and Miami are set to face off in the biggest game of the 2026 CFB season so far. Who will come out on top, Marcus Freeman or Mario Cristobal?

Notre Dame & Saint Mary Observer

Notre Dame band prepares for matchup against Miami, first in stretch of three consecutive home games

After a relatively calm stretch, the Notre Dame band is preparing for an intense three-week run in which the Irish host Miami, Boston College and Southern Methodist University at Notre Dame Stadium. In a statement to The Observer, band director Paul Popiel said that the band was looking forward to...

Notre Dame, IN · 4d

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Sideline Showdown: Cristobal looks to best Freeman again

The Miami Hurricanes take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night, Nov. 7, in South Bend, Ind. The Canes defeated the Fighting Irish last season at Hard Rock Stadium, 27-24, which eventually became a determining factor in advancing the Canes to the College Football Playoff at the end of the season.

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College Football Playoff championship trophy in South Bend this weekend

MISHAWAKA — The top ranked Miami Hurricanes aren't the only attraction coming to town this weekend. For a game that carries major college football playoff implications, it's only fitting that the national championship trophy will be here too. The trophy is on a season-long tour, visiting marquee games and...

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Downtown South Bend bars prepare for influx of college football fanatics

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- As Eddy Street businesses are still facing the midnight curfew, sports bars in downtown south bend are ready for a big piece of the action. For newer establishments, like Shamrock's sports bar, and co-owner Josh Thompson, the game means more than wins and losses. "This game,"...

South Bend, IN · 3d

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RedHawks Rule the Rivalry: First-Ever Complete Sweep of IU South Bend Sets Up Postseason Push

GARY, Ind. — The RedHawks are rolling at the perfect time. Indiana University Northwest volleyball swept rival IU South Bend 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-22) on Thursday night at the Savannah Center, kicking off Homecoming week with a statement win and improving to 19-7 overall and 14-4 in CCAC play.

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Adams coach fired after student text allegations but can still teach

South Bend Community Schools say they’ve fired the Adams High football coach suspected of inappropriate texts with students, but he can stay on as a teacher. The corporation released a statement Wednesday saying they’ve finished their investigation and found “insufficient evidence to establish that Mr. Karczewski sent photographs or messages to the students involved.”

South Bend, IN · 6d

Notre Dame & Saint Mary Observer

Former Irish star Chris Zorich reflects on the emotion of ‘Catholics vs. Convicts’

In 1988, Chris Zorich was a hotheaded sophomore defensive tackle in his first season starting for head coach Lou Holtz and the Notre Dame defense. As he recalls, he had a habit of exiting practice a bit prematurely. And not by choice. “I was kind of an aggressive guy. I...

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Men's Basketball, Fighting Irish Set for First Ever Meeting in South Bend Thursday Night

MERCYHURST (0-1, 0-0 NEC) at NOTRE DAME (1-0, 0-0 ACC) South Bend, Ind. – Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center. TV: ESPN+ (ACC Network Extra) Mercyhurst continues its season-opening road trip on Thursday night at Notre Dame. Tip-off from Purcell Pavilion is set for 7 p.m. EST. The Lakers and Fighting Irish are meeting for the first time. Mercyhurst then returns to the Mercyhurst Athletic Center to host PSU Shenango on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4 p.m. Live coverage of Thursday's game will be available on ESPN+.

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Sensation in South Bend: Virginia beats Notre Dame in penalties in ACC Tournament

Virginia entered the ACC Tournament needing to make a statement to stay alive in this postseason. Thanks to late game penalty heroics, that’s exactly what they did. No. 9 seed Virginia (7-6-4, 3-3-2 ACC) took down No. 8 seed Notre Dame (7-5-4, 4-4-0 ACC) by a score of 2-2 (5-4) in an absolute thriller in South Bend, Ind., on Wednesday. In a matchup of fantastic goalkeepers, with fourth-year Caleb Tunks for Virginia and junior Blake Kelly for Notre Dame, the Cavaliers survived.