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College football recruiting ideas: 10 stories to keep track of as signing day approaches

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There is no need to explain the importance of this week, as the accumulation of talent is the most important in this sport. After all, the stars are important. Here are 10 interesting stories to keep track of as we approach the most exciting few days in the college football calendar – the start of the early signing period. 1. How will Colorado finish this season? For the average coach hired in December – just weeks before the early signing period – it’s unrealistic to see a massive amount of…

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Notre Dame DL Isaiah Foskey announces NFL Draft: How will the Irish replace the sack leader?

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Entering the 2023 NFL Draft, Notre Dame defensive lineman Isiah Fusky has announced that he will not play in the Irish Gator Bowl against South Carolina. Here’s what you need to know: Foskey had 45 total tackles (23 solo) this season and is fourth-best for the Fighting Irish. During the regular season, he collected 11.0 sacks, the fourth-highest total in the FBS and the same number of sacks he had in 2021. There is no place like Notre Dame!! ☘️ #IFFactor #FTB•All glory to God pic.twitter.com/O0340Rwqph – Isaiah Foss (@IFoskey)…

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USC’s Caleb Williams raises Heisman’s nomination to win over Notre Dame

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The No. 5 USC Trojans defeated the No. 13 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 38-27 on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: Trojan quarterback Caleb Williams elevated Heisman’s nomination, going 18-for-22 and throwing for 232 passing yards and one touchdown. On the ground, Williams scored three touchdowns, gaining 35 rushing yards on nine carries. USC will play in the Pac-12 Championship game next weekend. the athleteInstant Analysis: How USC used Williams vs. Notre Dame The USC staff also looked to take advantage of the stage early, running a wide reception…

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Notre Dame-USC predictions: Caleb Williams, Irish run game take rivalry spotlight

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Marcus Freeman made the Notre Dame–USC rivalry part of his personal education this week, a first-year head coach getting up to speed on this weekend’s other marquee game, trailing just behind Michigan–Ohio State in lead-up hype. If Freeman’s alma mater won’t say the name of its archrival, the Irish coach made sure his players would hear theirs. During the final periods of Tuesday’s practice, Notre Dame flipped on the USC fight song, which can feel like it’s being played on endless loop when things are going…

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College football chaos arrives, from Sun Belt stunners to the hot seat: Saturday takeaways

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Catch your breath yet? We’re only done with Week 2 and we need to pace ourselves, but college football may not let us. Just two (or three) weeks into the season, anything seems possible, coaches are on the hot seat and the season feels almost totally wide-open. Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Nebraska all lost at home on the same day for the first time in the AP poll era — and they all lost to Sun Belt teams. With BYU topping Baylor late at night, three top-10 teams lost…

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Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Notre Dame, Texas A&M and Florida go the way of the Big Ten West

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Three Sun Belt wins over Power 5 opponents, including two in the Top 10. The No. 1 team in the country very nearly loses to a 20-point underdog. Kansas is 2-0. Notre Dame is 0-2. Here are 23 Final Thoughts from a spectacularly upside-down Week 2. 1. Well, when I boarded the plane to Austin on Friday I was reasonably certain three things would happen on my trip: 1) I was going to eat barbecue at some point (check); 2) I was going to get to Torchy’s at some point…

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