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As much criticism as Drew Pyne and Tommy Rees received for Notre Dame’s ground-bound offense last season, much of that approach was due to a reality beyond their control. The former Irish quarterback and offensive coordinator could not run the routes or catch the passes.

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Stanford halts Notre Dame win streak in its tracks with Saturday upset

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Sometimes a trip to Las Vegas does not catch up to you until it is over. Notre Dame enjoyed its win in Sin City last week, but that hangover caught up with the Irish on Saturday in a 16-14 loss to Stanford. The win was the Cardinal’s first in its last 12 tries against FBS opponents.

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Leftovers & Links: Freeman’s authenticity sheds truth to usual coachspeak; Notre Dame injuries update

Every so often, Marcus Freeman slips coachspeak into his otherwise authentic thoughts, including after Notre Dame’s 28-20 win against BYU in Las Vegas on Saturday. Considering much of his postgame press conference is filled with more transparency than is typically seen from that podium, perhaps that coachspeak should be reflected on from a few steps back.

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Highlights: Notre Dame 28, BYU 20 — Big running plays seal third straight Irish win

LAS VEGAS — Notre Dame’s offense may have enjoyed a new playmaking receiver in its 28-20 win against BYU on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, but four players from two positions still did almost all the work for the Irish.

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Michael Mayer, Notre Dame hold on in Las Vegas amid second-half BYU surge

LAS VEGAS — When Notre Dame revealed its white-and-gold uniforms back in July for Saturday’s Shamrock Series against BYU, “All-American tight end fell down” was the first mention of Michael Mayer, courtesy of former Irish offensive lineman Mike Golic Jr. doing his best Zach Galifianakis impersonation. Officially wearing that uniform this weekend, Mayer did anything but fall down in Notre Dame’s 28-20 victory against the No. 16 Cougars.

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Michael Mayer, Notre Dame hold on in Las Vegas amid second-half BYU surge

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Things We Learned: Notre Dame’s offensive explosion a sign of needed in-season development

Notre Dame knew it would need to lean on its running backs at North Carolina. That was less a reflection of the Tar Heels’ soft defense and more one of the Irish roster, though that defense was certainly ripe for exploiting.

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Things We Learned: Notre Dame OL’s second-half surge against Cal a step forward despite ‘a long way to go’

Marcus Freeman’s verb tense caught back up with the present, and it was no coincidence that came immediately after Notre Dame (2-1) found the first win of his head-coaching career, beating Cal, 24-17.

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