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Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame (NIU) and Ohio State (Michigan) have both suffered historically bad losses en route to the CFP title game. How do they stack up?

After calling all of Notre Dame's Playoff games for ESPN, McElory has a unique perspective on the Fighting Irish.

Ohio State is favored by more than a touchdown against Notre Dame. Where does that rank among the biggest spreads in title game history?

The Athletic beat writers Pete Sampson (Notre Dame) and Cameron Teague Robinson (Ohio State) break down the title game.

Eleven thoughts on Notre Dame's all-time classic win against Penn State, a month like no other and the historic title shot vs. Ohio State.

Notre Dame and Ohio State can no longer be underestimated as they prepare for the Jan. 20 national championship.

Notre Dame (14-1) and Ohio State (13-2) will meet on Jan. 20 in Atlanta to claim the first championship of the 12-team CFP.

Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl because this program knows how to catalyze every advantage and how to tackle every challenge.

Kelly left Notre Dame for LSU and a better shot at a championship, but it's Marcus Freeman and the Irish who will play for a title.

After Notre Dame beat Penn State, Marcus Freeman will be the first Black coach in college football's national championship game.

Notre Dame opened as a small favorite against Penn State for the CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl.

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Notre Dame doesn't need to stop Warren to slow down the Nittany Lions — it just needs to not let him tear up the game plan.

Elite depth, the staple of so many recent national champions, is harder to maintain in the NIL/portal era of player transience.

Opposing coaches and personnel staffers break down the strengths and weaknesses of the QBs for the four teams still alive in the CFP.