Avani Patel

At 2-6 heading into Saturday's showdown in South Bend with a 6-3 Navy squad, Notre Dame already has removed itself from consideration for any of the top bowl destinations. That...

In 1998, when Irish coach Tyrone Willingham was Stanford's coach, the Cardinal finished 3-8. But it wasn't a wasted experience. "There were some things that you learn going through difficult...

Defensive end Kyle Budinscak, who was injured against Florida State, is unlikely to play Saturday against Navy. "[He] will be out for this ballgame and maybe out for the next...

Notre Dame (2-6) will be seeking its 40th consecutive victory over Navy (6-3) on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. The key to getting that badly needed victory? It will be...

Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn struggled mightily against the Florida State defense Saturday, completing just 20-of-52 passes and throwing three interceptions. His troubles, though, should hardly be seen as an...

A native of Sarasota, Fla., Notre Dame fifth-year linebacker Courtney Watson grew up a huge Florida State fan. But when the time came to settle on colleges, Watson didn't even...

Anytime the Florida State offense proclaims, "We're No. 1," the defense can counter with, "So are we." Coming into Saturday's contest at Notre Dame, the Seminoles lead the Atlantic Coast...

Even with a 2-5 record, Notre Dame coach Tyrone Willingham is upbeat. "Sometimes when things aren't going well, you can very easily feel down," Willingham said. "But I like our...

The chances of Notre Dame (2-5) coming away with a victory Saturday, when they play host to fifth-ranked Florida State, may seem slim. But in last weekend's 27-25 loss to...

While Notre Dame's 27-25 loss to Boston College further diminished the odds, it did not end the possibility of the team earning a bowl berth. "It does put, I think...