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Pete Fiutak

Pete Fiutak

Joined: Jun 6, 2024

Sep 23, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Karen DeLoach (4) hits Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) To knock the ball loose before picking up the fumble and returning it for a touchdown during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
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ACC Football Schedule 2024: Who Every Team Misses and Who Faces Notre Dame

Schedules mean everything to a conference season. Who does every ACC team miss on its 2024 football slate, and who has to play Notre Dame?

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Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Notre Dame Leprechaun and cheerleaders celebrate after a Notre Dame touchdown in the third quarter against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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AP Poll Top 25 Football Preseason Prediction: Where Will Notre Dame Rank?

Notre Dame will be high up in the preseason AP college football top 25. Where will it rank?

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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates during the trophy presentation after the 34-13 win over Washington at the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
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Notre Dame Could Be the New Michigan (Without the Jim Harbaugh Energy)

Could Notre Dame make the jump into a new level and turn into a true national title contender like Michigan did under Jim Harbaugh?

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Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love (12) at the 90th Sun Bowl game against Oregon State in El Paso, Texas Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.
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College Football Win Totals: Predictions for Notre Dame and Independents

What should the win totals be for the 2024 college football season for Notre Dame and the rest of the independents?

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Sep 16, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman stands with his team for the Notre Dame Alma Mater after Notre Dame defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas at Notre Dame Stadium.
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8 Most Likely Opponents for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff First Round

Let's say Notre Dame makes the College Football Playoff. Depending on the seed, what eight teams are the most likely options?

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Deuce Knight transferred to Lipscomb Academy from Mississippi. He's the No. 4 recruit in the state for the Class of 2025 and No. 5 quarterback in the country according to the 247Sports Composite.
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Notre Dame Football Recruiting: How Much Would Losing Deuce Knight Matter?

How much will the AP voters like Notre Dame in the preseason Top 25 poll? We try to answer this in the ND on SI Noon Question.

Pete Fiutak, Nick Shepkowski, Rich Cirminiello
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Sep 1, 2012; Dublin, IRELAND; Notre Dame fans celebrate before kickoff of the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Navy Midshipmen at Aviva Stadium.
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Where Should Notre Dame Football Play the Shamrock Series? ND on SI Question

How much will the AP voters like Notre Dame in the preseason Top 25 poll? We try to answer this in the ND on SI Noon Question.

Pete Fiutak, Nick Shepkowski, Rich Cirminiello
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Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman hugs Tony the Tiger after his 40-8 win against Oregon State in the 90th annual Sun Bowl game on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at El Paso, Texas.
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ACC Football Bowl Affiliations: What Are Notre Dame's Ties?

What are the ACC football bowl ties and affiliations for this season, and where does Notre Dame go if it's not in the CFP?

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Aug 6, 2022; Canton, OH, USA; Bryant Young speaks during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
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Ranking the 14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Notre Dame can claim 14 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. How worthy are they and how good were their pro careers?

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Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
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Is Former Notre Dame Star Kyren Williams a Top Fantasy Football Running Back?

Former Notre Dame back Kyren Williams was a fantasy football superstar for the Rams last season. Is he really a top five running back in your draft?

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Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse warms up during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in South Bend.
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Betting on Notre Dame Win Total: Over or Under 10.5 Wins in 2024?

How many wins will Notre Dame come up with this season? Should you go over or under on 10.5 wins? We try to answer this in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI Noon Question.

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Sep 23, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) runs the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (10) and linebacker Steele Chambers (22) attempt to tackle in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium.
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Where Would Notre Dame Finish in the Big Ten This Season?

How much will the AP voters like Notre Dame in the preseason Top 25 poll? We try to answer this in the ND on SI Noon Question.

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