Hawaii hopes stretch run boosts schedule strength
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comThe BCS computer rankings haven't been kind to Hawaii, but a tough closing stretch should give the Warriors a boost. That's just one of the topics covered in the non-BCS notebook.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2007
Is this the year Navy ends 43-game losing streak to Notre Dame?
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comThe losing streak is at 43, but this could be the year that Navy finall knocks off Notre Dame. It's all covered in the non-BCS notebook.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007
Improved offensive line key to Notre Dame's success
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comFrom Notre Dame's struggles to establish a running game to Northern Illinois' injury woes, the non-automatic BCS conferences and independents are covered here.
Story | Conversation | September 12, 2007
Boise State, Notre Dame eye BCS-bowl berths
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comAdam Rittenberg takes a look at the best and worst of the I-A Independents, MAC, Mountain West, Sun Belt, WAC and C-USA so far.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2006
Tulane set for first home game in nearly two years
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comIt's been a long recovery for the Green Wave, but Saturday they welcome SMU to Tulane's first home game in nearly two years.
Story | Conversation | September 28, 2006
Michigan State looms as Irish attempt to bounce back
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comMichigan State has beaten Notre Dame in seven of their last nine meetings. But the Spartans might just be the perfect opponent for a struggling Irish squad.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2006
Padrick, defense key to breathrough season
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comThe adjustment to I-A football has been quick and tough, but FIU is making progress.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2006
'Ornery' Weis keeps Irish focused
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comFrom Notre Dame's ornery coach to Northern Illinois' breakthrough win, check out all the Irish and non-BCS notes.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2005
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
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
Irish host Spartans in only home game in September
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comDespite distractions, Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis hopes to keep his team focused for the home opener against Michigan State.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2005
Patterson tries to keep TCU upset in perspective
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.comGary Patterson is trying to manage expectations after TCU's upset win at Oklahoma.
Story | Conversation | September 08, 2005
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderA league that had never sent more than two squads to the postseason reaped five bowl bids this year.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderIn the last two weeks the MAC standings have been shuffled more than a poker deck at the Bellagio.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2004
A look around the MAC
Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN InsiderAkron's remarkable comeback devastated Marshall and spun the MAC East Division into a tizzy.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2004
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