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Banged up not, Nevada still preparing for Hawaii QB Brennan

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

There's no way that Nevada defensive coordinator Ken Wilson will not prepare for a banged up Colt Brennan. That's just one of the topics covered in the non-BCS notebook.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007

Is this the year Navy ends 43-game losing streak to Notre Dame?

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

The 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007

Weis makes QB change, but it's likely too late

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Evan Sharpley gets the nod at quarterback for Notre Dame but perhaps Charlie Weis should have made the move sooner, writes Adam Rittenberg.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007

Some bright spots emerging for Notre Dame

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Notre Dame is still winless, but the Fighting Irish are slowly playing better as more youngsters get pressed into service.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 03, 2007

Irish defense faces big challenge versus Purdue

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Notre 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007

Improved offensive line key to Notre Dame's success

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Notre Dame's struggles to establish a running game to Northern Illinois' injury woes, the non-automatic BCS conferences and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 12, 2007

ECU Pirates motivated by preseason prediction

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From East Carolina's surprising season to Central Michigan's big game, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 09, 2006

Bobcats blazing new trail

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Ohio turning its season around to Notre Dame extending its streak, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 02, 2006

Golden Hurricane defense hearing the alarm

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Tulsa's defense hearing the alarm to Notre Dame's Victor Abiamiri to Wyoming shaking up the MWC, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 26, 2006

Rejuvenated defense sparks Broncos' MAC rise

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

From Western Michigan shutting down Garrett Wolfe and NIU to Notre Dame getting healthy for UCLA, the non-BCS and independents are covered here.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 19, 2006

Colorado State's defense inspires conference title run

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Colorado State's veteran defensive line is among the toughest in the Mountain West -- and the country, writes Adam Rittenberg.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 05, 2006

Tulane set for first home game in nearly two years

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

It's been a long recovery for the Green Wave, but Saturday they welcome SMU to Tulane's first home game in nearly two years.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 28, 2006

Michigan State looms as Irish attempt to bounce back

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Michigan 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.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2006

UCF won't have element of surprise in '06

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

With all but six starters returning from a breakthrough season, George O'Leary expects UCF to build on its surprising 2005.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 16, 2006

Thanks to Weis and Quinn, QB recruits eye ND

Adam Rittenberg, Special to ESPN.com

Notre Dame is at the top of most QB recruits' lists, and that's because of two guys. Check out all the non-BCS notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 10, 2005