Irish defense faces big challenge versus Purdue
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comNotre Dame's defense has struggled, and the Irish's luck doesn't look like it's going to change when it faces Purdue. Check out the non-automatic BCS conferences and independents notes.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007
Irish, Horned Frogs look strong at halfway point
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comTake a midseason look at the C-USA, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt, WAC and the Independents.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2005
Fighting Irish following Weis' lead
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comThe Irish still have unfinished business to take care of, but Notre Dame has turned a corner under new coach Charlie Weis.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2005
Knights in shining armor: Central Florida wins
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comAfter ending a 17-game losing streak, George O'Leary and Central Florida can breathe a little easier.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2005
Louisville had no peers in C-USA
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comPlaying its home games only yards from Churchill Downs, Louisville proved to be nothing short of a sure bet.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2004
Southern Miss losing steam
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comEight Conference USA teams currently rank among the nation's top 53 offenses in yards per game.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2004
Louisville peaking, Southern Miss sliding
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comLouisville is alone at the top while Southern Miss endured its worst home loss in 13 years.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2004
Cincinnati back from oblivion
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comThe Bearcats are back in the bowl picture, and have a chance to play spoiler against Southern Miss and Louisville.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2004
Cardinals respond to challenge
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comLouisville and Southern Miss have surged ahead of the pack, after UAB and Memphis dropped critical games.
Story | Conversation | October 26, 2004
Cardinals must bounce back
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comA 42-35 victory last Saturday at South Florida gave Army its first "winning streak" since 1997.
Story | Conversation | October 19, 2004
A look around Conference USA
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comThe Louisville-East Carolina rivalry has featured contentious and occasionally ugly acts from both sides.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2004
A look around Conference USA
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comNew defensive coordinator Mike Cassity has raised Louisville's expectations and instilled a wild aggression in his players.
Story | Conversation | September 29, 2004
A look around Conference USA
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comThe blurred image should begin clearing this weekend as several top teams enter gut-check games.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2004
A look around Conference USA
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comSouthern Miss snapped Nebraska's long non-conference home win streak, but their coach wasn't surprised.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2004
A look around Conference USA
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comHe's not getting a lot of attention, but Louisville QB Stefan LeFors is quietly getting the job done.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2004
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