Gerhart makes his Heisman statement

...stop with six minutes left. On a third-and-2 from the Irish 35, running back Robert Hughes was stopped for no gain. Stanford took over. Or Gerhart took over. He rushed seven times...

Weis' future hangs in limbo after Irish lose to Stanford

Toby Gerhart turned what could be Charlie Weis' final game as Notre Dame coach into his own Heisman Trophy infomercial.

PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Robert Hughes #33 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball during their game against the...

Notre Dame running back Robert Hughes (33) runs as Stanford linebacker Shayne Skov tackles him in the first quarter of their NCAA...

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Navy-Notre Dame Preview

Fighting Irish make easy work of Washington State in San Antonio

Golden Tate scored two touchdowns, including a spectacular grab of a desperation heave at the end of the first half, and No. 23 Notre Dame got it's first easy win in almost two months by clobbering Washington State 40-14 on Saturday night.

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Running back Robert Hughes #33 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish carries the ball through the USC Trojan defense during...

Gunnell has choice words for Clausen

BC's Gunnell gunning for Clausen after game

Defeating Boston College? Check

While Saturday's game may not have been one that pulls in the ratings, it was vitally important to the Irish.

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Running back Robert Hughes #33 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish carries the all through the USC Trojan defense during...

...7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish passes the ball as teammates Paul Duncan #72 and Robert Hughes #33 look to block against the Washington Huskies on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium...

...OCTOBER 03: Jimmy Clausen #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish turns to hand-off to Robert Hughes #33 against the Washington Huskies rush on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South...

...7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish passes the ball as teammates Paul Duncan #72 and Robert Hughes #33 look to block against the Washington Huskies on October 3, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium...

...Dame Fighting Irish offensive tackle Sam Young (74) celebrates a Notre Dame touchdown by running back Robert Hughes, not shown, in overtime against the Washington Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 37...

Progress report

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- For every seemingly miracle-like moment Jimmy Clausen has concocted on the field this season, there suddenly seems to be 10 such ...