Irish defense expects Oregon St. challenge
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The only other time Notre Dame faced Oregon State - just down the road at the 2001 Fiesta Bowl - the Beavers clobbered the Irish 41-9.
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PHOENIX (Sports Network) - Derek Anderson went 28-of-45 for  355 yards with four touchdowns to lead Oregon State to a 38-21  win over Notre Dame in the Insight Bowl at Bank One Ballpark.
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Manchester United captain Roy Keane could reinforce Ireland for their World Cup qualifier away to Switzerland in Basel on Wednesday.
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In retrospect, perhaps the Fighting Irish would prefer Boston College players help themselves to as much Notre Dame Stadium bluegrass as they want.
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Yvenson Bernard couldn't be stopped, and Oregon State's defense never let Maryland get started. Bernard rushed for 177 yards and a touchdown in his final college game, and Oregon State pounded out a 21-14 win over Maryland last night in a rain-soaked Emerald Bowl at San Francisco.
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Tyrone Willingham never showed a trace of doubt. Not following last season's 5-7 finish by Notre Dame. Not after a deflating season-opening loss to Brigham Young. Not when the Fighting Irish trailed 9-0 at halftime to Michigan on Saturday.
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Notre Dame used an unlikely hero to earn another surprising victory over Michigan. Freshman Darius Walker had two fourth-quarter touchdowns and the Fighting Irish renewed hope for a turnaround season by upsetting the eighth-ranked Wolverines 28-20 on Saturday.
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The victory raised Notre DameÂs record to 2-0 and the Fighting Irish remain an early contender for national championship consideration.
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At 2-0, Georgia Tech is yet to be tested, which is remarkable since one of its victories came against Notre Dame. Last week's 69-14 win over Samford was a controlled scrimmage, but the 33-3 win over Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., drew some attention.
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Notre Dame actually won a defensive struggle, scoring just enough points to avoid a major upset at the start of its most anticipated season in years.
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Notre Dame, Ind (Utah) - The sting from the loss to BYU has lessened some with a good nightâs sleep, but the ominous task of picking up the pieces of a miserable opening game remains for the Notre Dame coaching staff.
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TUCSON - As the University of Arizona continues to look for ways to pass the ball, Oregon State is working on its running attack. The two offenses in search of balance will be on display Saturday at 4 pm at
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Notre Dame may not look like a powerhouse this year, but Navy enters South Bend with the nation's 105th-ranked defense, making it more than sufficiently vulnerable.
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Notre Dame is out to protect its turf against Boston College on Saturday.
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Notre Dame guard Charel Allen, left, looks for a shot in front Dayton guard Ashley Armstrong, right, during the second half Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 in Dayton, Ohio.
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Notre Dame came through for Tyrone Willingham when he needed it most. After losing their season opener, Irish coach Willingham was under pressure from the media, fans and school boosters for a much-needed 28-14 win over No.
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Notre Dame is No. 2 in the Associated Press poll and favored by 7 points against Georgia Tech on Saturday.