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Non-conference rivals will collide on Saturday under the lights, as the red-hot Pittsburgh Panthers host the disappointing Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Numerous times on Tuesday during his weekly press conference, Notre Dame football coach Charlie Weis was asked about his future, which has come into question after last week's loss to Navy.

TV/radio: 1:30 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5, WLS-AM 890. Records: Notre Dame 6-2; Navy 6-3. Last meeting: Notre Dame won 27-21 on Nov.

Navy's second consecutive victory at Notre Dame Stadium didn't produce the same euphoria for the Midshipmen as the previous one.

Michael Floyd has allowed himself to watch the replay, maybe a couple of times. And the most painful part of his revisiting the pass from quarterback Jimmy Clausen late in the first half of Notre Dame's 36-33 outlasting of Michigan State seven weeks ago was not necessarily Floyd's awkward landing that resulted in a broken collarbone and a 51 2-game ...

Notre Dame backup quarterback Dayne Crist will undergo surgery on Friday and miss the remainder of the season.

For a brief moment, linebacker Ram Vela didn't know how to react after Navy ended more than four decades of frustration by beating Notre Dame on Nov.

Coming off its most productive offensive performance in four seasons, Notre Dame now welcomes back one of its most important weapons.

After plenty of last minute wins, the Irish finally got what Charlie Weis has wanted since their season-opener against Nevadaa 'a blowout win.

You wouldn't know it by listening to Connor Arlia, but the kid is really special.

With five games remaining on Notre Dame's schedule, we are at the point where fans like to form opinions on whether Charlie Weis should be retained as head coach for next season.

Notre Dame needs a woodshed game. They need toA go down to San Antonio, line up against an inferior Washington State team, and get a convincing win to rebuild confidence.

GAME NOTES: The Washington State Cougars will attempt to upset the 25th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish this weekend in non-conference action, as the two meet at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis is hoping the Fighting Irish won't feel quite at home Saturday in Texas.

TV/radio: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, WMAQ-Ch. 5, WLS-AM 890. Line: Notre Dame by 71/2. Records: Boston College 5-2; Notre Dame 4-2. Last meeting: Boston College won 17-0 on Nov.

Jimmy Clausen atoned for last season's mistake-filled performance against Boston College, showing the patience he's developed over the last year.

The Boston College offense is heavily run-oriented this year, averaging nearly 37 carries per game to 25 pass attempts.

USC entered the final quarter leading 27-14 with the ball on Notre Dame's 13-yard line.

If there are any questions about how Notre Dame will respond for Saturday's home game against Boston College after a narrow loss to USC last weekend, they don't exist in Charlie Weis' mind.

Where does one start with this game? Well, let me say the 2009 matchup between Notre Dame and USC played out almost exactly like I thought it would.