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Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo speaks during a ACC women's NCAA college basketball media day, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Hannah Hidalgo takes relentless approach to improving her game for No. 6 Notre Dame
Notre Dame point guard Hannah Hidalgo expects even more in her second college season than she did in her first.
 
Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, right, reaches for extra yards as Stanford linebacker Ernest Cooper, left, tackles him during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Leonard throws 3 TD passes and runs for another score as No. 11 Notre Dame beats Stanford 49-7
Riley Leonard threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead No. 11 Notre Dame to a 49-7 win over Stanford on Saturday. Leonard was 16 of 22 passing for 229 yards and three scores, and rushed six times for 31 yards and a TD.
 
Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (24) runs away from Louisville defensive back D'Angelo Hutchinson (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 16 Notre Dame holds off No. 15 Louisville comeback for 31-24 victory
Riley Leonard threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, and No. 16 Notre Dame capitalized on No. 15 Louisville’s first three turnovers of the season to hold on for a 31-24 victory Saturday.
 
Notre Dame running back Devyn Ford (22) finds a gap during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 16 Notre Dame faces another big challenge against No. 15 Louisville’s high-scoring offense
No. 15 Louisville has one of the nation’s top scoring teams. No. 16 Notre Dame has one of the nation’s stingiest defenses. On Saturday, the two teams will square off in South Bend, Indiana, with the winner keeping its playoff aspirations alive.
 
Notre Dame defensive lineman RJ Oben, right, wraps up Miami (Ohio) running back Jordan Brunson, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 16 Notre Dame will lean on a stifling defense against high-scoring No. 15 Louisville
Miami (Ohio) turned up the heat on Notre Dame in the first half last weekend. Then the Fighting Irish defense stood up and held fast.
 
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio), Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 17 Notre Dame shakes off sluggish start in 28-3 win over Miami (Ohio)
Riley Leonard accounted for 297 yards of total offense and three touchdowns as No. 17 Notre Dame shook off a sluggish offensive start to beat Miami (Ohio) 28-3 on Saturday.
 
Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli (18) runs against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 17 Notre Dame looks to avoid letdown against Miami (Ohio)
No. 17 Notre Dame hopes to avoid another upset at the hands of a Mid-American Conference team when it hosts Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. The Fighting Irish suffered a shocking loss at the hands of Northern Illinois two weeks ago in their home opener.
 
Purdue defensive back Antonio Stevens (11) tackles Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 17 Notre Dame looks to find consistency in its rushing game
Running back Jeremiyah Love provided Notre Dame’s lone Week 2 rushing highlight when he took a handoff, hurdled a Northern Illinois defender and sprinted 34 yards for the score.
 
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks to the scoreboard during an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 18 Notre Dame counting on young offensive line to grow into new roles quickly
Notre Dame’s young offensive line handled the hostile environment at Texas A&M just fine. Then came the home opener everyone wants to forget — a 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois.
 
Northern Illinois defensive back Jashon Prophete (1) celebrates with a dog bone on a chain after defeating Notre Dame in an NCAA college football game Saturday Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Northern Illinois stuns No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 with field goal in final minute
Kanon Woodill hit a 35-yard field goal with 31 seconds to play, Cade Haberman blocked a 62-yard try as time expired and Northern Illinois stunned No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 on Saturday.
 
Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (24) breaks free for a 47-yard touchdown run against Texas A&M during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 5 Notre Dame looking to maintain focus against Northern Illinois in home opener
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman received a reminder from his old college coach earlier this week. Jim Tressel reminded Freeman not to become complacent after a signature win.
 
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) passes the ball against the Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 5 Notre Dame leans heavily on QB Riley Leonard’s leadership and experience
Quarterback Riley Leonard’s gritty play and poised leadership helped Notre Dame manage the hostility of a rocking, raucous crowd last weekend at Texas A&M.
 
FILE - Oregon State wide receiver Jesiah Irish (13) is tackled by Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Dec. 29, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton, File)
CB Benjamin Morrison chases big dreams as No. 7 Notre Dame opens season at No. 20 Texas A&M
Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison is back — and healthy again. Five months after undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery, the play-making defender is ready to go when the No. 7 Fighting Irish open the season at No. 20 Texas A&M.
 
FILE - Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on against Clemson during an NCAA college football game, Nov. 4, 2023, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
No. 7 Notre Dame leaning heavily on new QB Riley Leonard to make expanded playoff field
 
Notre Dame forward Natalija Marshall (15) and Mississippi guard Marquesha Davis (2) fight for a loose ball during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Monday, March 25, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
’Big Three’ leads No. 2 Seed Notre Dame past No. 7 Seed Ole Miss 71-56
Maddy Westbeld scored 20 points and Hannah Hidalgo added 19 to help No. 2 seed Notre Dame beat seventh-seeded Mississippi 71-56 on Monday in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Mississippi guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (3) shoots as Marquette guard Jordan King (23) defends during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 23, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Ole Miss hopes to rely on its depth against Hidalgo, No. 2 Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament 2nd round
Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin likes to say her team has 10 starters because of its depth. Notre Dame is down to just eight players because of injuries.
 
Marquette guard Rose Nkumu (3) drives past Mississippi guard Zakiya Stephenson (21) during the first half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 23, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 7 Ole Miss tops 10th-seed Marquette 67-55 in NCAA opener
Madison Scott scored 20 points and No. 7 Mississippi used a late run to beat 10th-seeded Marquette 67-55 on Saturday in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. Ole Miss (24-8) takes on the host No. 2 Seed Fighting Irish (27-6) on Monday.
 
Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) celebrates during the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Kent State in the NCAA Tournament Saturday, March 23, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Citron and Hidalgo pace Irish to 81-67 win over Kent State in women’s NCAA opener
Sonia Citron scored 29 points and Hannah Hidalgo added a double-double with 14 points and 11 assists to help No. 2-seed Notre Dame beat 15th-seeded Kent State 81-67 on Saturday in the women’s NCAA Tournament.
 
Limited roster not new to Notre Dame; Ole Miss makes defense a priority against Marquette
Notre Dame looks to past experience to deal with injury-plagued roster in NCAA opener against Kent State. Ole Miss hopes to continue playing stellar defense when its faces Marquette in first round.
 
Notre Dame guard Sonia Citron (11) shoots as Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore, right, defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Hidalgo’s double-double leads No. 17 Notre Dame past No. 5 Virginia Tech
Freshman Hannah Hidalgo had 23 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 17 Notre Dame beat fifth-ranked Virginia Tech 71-58 on Thursday night.
 
Madison Hayes scores 16, tight defense helps No. 6 NC State beat No. 16 Notre Dame 59-43
Madison Hayes scored 16 points and a relentless defensive effort by No. 6 North Carolina State powered the Wolfpack to a 59-43 victory over No. 16 Notre Dame.
 
Duke's Tyrese Proctor (5) drives against Notre Dame's Markus Burton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Mark Mitchell scores career-high 23 points as No. 14 Duke knocks off Notre Dame 67-59
Mark Mitchell scored 19 of his career-high 23 points in the second half, and No. 14 Duke pulled away from Notre Dame for a 67-59 victory. The 6-foot-9 Mitchell also grabbed 14 rebounds, continuing his midseason surge.
 
Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse (19) breaks away from Wake Forest defensive back Demarcus Rankin (22) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Hartman throws 4 TDs to lead No. 20 Notre Dame to 45-7 win over his former team Wake Forest
Sam Hartman tormented his former team, passing for 277 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 20 Notre Dame to a 45-7 win over Wake Forest. Notre Dame (8-3) improved to 6-0 all-time vs. Wake Forest (4-7).
 
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh wide receiver Bub Means (0) as Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray (29) watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Watts has 2 picks, Estime rushes for 3 TDs, No. 14 Notre Dame routs Pitt 58-7
 
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts (0) celebrates an interception along side safety Ramon Henderson (11) and cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) during the first half an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
No. 21 Notre Dame harasses Caleb Williams and hands No. 10 USC first loss in 48-20 drubbing
Xavier Watts intercepted Caleb Williams twice and returned a fumble for a touchdown as No. 21 Notre Dame harassed the Heisman Trophy winner and handed No. 10 Southern California its first loss in a 48-20 victory.
 
Notre Dame's Sam Hartman (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Hartman throws 3 TD passes as No. 9 Notre Dame preps for showdown with 41-17 win against C Michigan
Sam Hartman threw three touchdown passes to move into seventh place on major college football’s career list and No. 9 Notre Dame pulled away from Central Michigan in the second half for a 41-17 victory.
 
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love (12) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee State on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina)
Hartman and another stout defensive performance lead No. 13 Notre Dame past Tennessee State 56-3
Sam Hartman passed for 194 yards and two touchdowns and Notre Dame’s defense didn’t allow a touchdown for a second straight game as the No. 13 Irish beat Tennessee State 56-3.
 
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