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Stories listed reverse chronologicallly.
Game predictions here.
• Sandro DeAngelis wins the kickers' competition.
• The players ponder this: Is a game ticket worth $400?
• It's the usual Saturday-morning eyeball workout from the Omaha World-Herald (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), Lincoln Journal-Star (1, 2), Grand Island Independent (1, 2) and Nebraska StatePaper (1, 2).
• Pregame perspectives from South Bend (1, 2), Chicago, New York, Detroit, Indianapolis, Wichita and Houston.
• A columnist yearns for some risk-taking by Bob Davie.
• It's a key game in regards to a particular trophy.
• Adrian Fiala came close to becoming a Domer.
• Pregame multimedia: a CNNSI preview and a Terry Bowden-Bob Davie inverview.
• Irish LB Rocky Boiman says it's payback time.
• An Indiana reporter discovers the other South Bend.
• The Blackshirts see this as their biggest test yet, while the offense looks to solve its red-zone woes.
• The fans need to bring their A-game too.
• Big games are nothing new for the Domers, but big road wins have become rare -- and it only gets worse at night.
• SportsLine's Dennis Dodd wonders where all the great Irish QBs have gone.
• ESPN rolls out some pregame items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Some numbers to mull over, and a look at the Irish starters.
• Jim & Jamie Burrow talk about football & family.
• Times have changed since the Irish's last visit.
• Navy Lt. Shane Osborn gets the royal treatment at Wednesday's practice
• Wilson Thomas emerges as a go-to receiver.
• MSNBC looks at the QBs, the Husker offense and some key matchups. (Netscape users may need to use these links for the matchups: 1, 2, 3, 4)
• Josh Brown discusses his humbling summer.
• Newcomers on defense are getting noticed.
• Center Jeff Faine is a vital cog for the Irish.
• ND alum Regis Philbin decides not to attend.
• A long-suffering Irish/Buffs fan senses victory.
• A Chicago-area columnist rips NU for its early games.
• You gotta love Lincoln, Brent Musburger says.
• Irish DE Anthony Weaver really wants this one.
• USA Today profiles Bob Davie.
• There could be a QB surprise up Bob Davie's sleeve. Matt LoVecchio may rotate with others.
• Pregame thoughts from the Colonel.
• The players dedicate the game to the Solich family as the coach copes with his personal loss.
• Quotes from Frank Solich's press conference.
• NU works on finishing off drives and on avoiding another nightmare on special teams.
• An offense with muscle will test the Blackshirts.
• Arnaz Battle adjusts to life as a receiver.
• Better talent may help Bob Davie restore the aura.
• Injuries have loomed large for the Irons brothers.
• Tim Griffin, Tom Shatel, Anthony Gimino & Sam McKewon assess NU's weaknesses.
• How big an advantage is it for the Huskers to have two games under their belts?
• Eric Crouch says he's finally over the flu.
• The OWH catches up with the original Rudy.
• Carlyle Holiday waits for his turn at QB.
• Julius Jones returns to action at Monday's Notre Dame practice.
• It is officially requested that you wear red.
• Condolences to Frank Solich after his father's death.
• The game should provide some answers about the 2001 Huskers.
• So, just how big is this game for the Irish?
• Grant Irons has extra motivation for this one.
• Tickets still ain't cheap.
• NU's defensive line looks strong and deep. On offense, new weapons are emerging.
• Irish QB Matt LoVecchio tunes up his passing game.
• Players and coaches won't soon forget last year's thriller in South Bend.
• Dave Volk assesses the O-line's progress.
• Sophomore Kyle Budinscak is a budding star at DT for the Irish.
• A South Bend columnist says the Irish will lose their opener and finish 8-3.
• See how the Irish's final scrimmage went. Also, some notes.
• A solid foundation for success is now in place at Notre Dame, coach Bob Davie says.
• ESPN Gameday will be in Lincoln for NU-Notre Dame.
• The Irish defense sizes up the NU offense.
• It seems the Irish aren't night people.
• The Irish aim to improve their passing.
• As NU plays TCU, the Irish watch and learn.
• The NY Times talks with former Crouch impersonator Matt LoVecchio.
• Coach Bob Davie discusses the Irish's tough opener.
• Lt. Shane Osborn and crew will be treated to seats at the game.
• Bob Davie talks about both teams' QBs.
• The Irish's offensive coordinator discusses the three-way race at quarterback.
• TSN assesses the Irish, the mag's No. 16 team.
• The Irish release their official 2001 outlook.
• The South Bend and Omaha papers look at the NU-Irish ticket demand.
• Mel Kiper Jr. sizes up the Irish.
• OWH practice reports: M T W T F