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The University of Notre Dame has announced kickoff times for its six home football games for the 2013 season -as well as for its off-site home game against Arizona State at Cowboys Stadium in North Texas:

Aug. 31 TEMPLE 3:30 p.m. EDT NBC
Sept. 21 MICHIGAN STATE 3:30 p.m. EDT NBC
Sept. 28 OKLAHOMA 3:30 p.m. EDT NBC
Oct. 5 Arizona State 6:30 p.m. CDT NBC (Cowboys Stadium, North Texas)
Oct. 19 USC 7:30 p.m. EDT NBC
Nov. 2 NAVY 3:30 p.m. EDT NBC
Nov. 23 BYU 3:30 p.m. EST NBC

NBC will broadcast all six home games nationally from Notre Dame Stadium, as well as the Oct. 5 game against Arizona State from Cowboys Stadium in North Texas.

Michigan State (42nd appearance at Notre Dame, 31st at Notre Dame Stadium), USC (39th at Notre Dame, all at Notre Dame Stadium) and Navy (32nd, all at Notre Dame Stadium) all last played at Notre Dame in 2011. BYU will be making its sixth stop at Notre Dame Stadium (previous games at Notre Dame in 1992, 1994, 2003, 2005 and 2012). Oklahoma also will be playing at Notre Dame Stadium for the sixth time (previously in 1952, 1956, 1961, 1968 and 1999). Temple will be coming to Notre Dame Stadium for the first time.

Eleven of the 2013 Notre Dame opponents played in postseason bowl games following the 2012 season – including Rose Bowl winner Stanford (12-2, ranked sixth in the final USA Today poll), an Oklahoma team that ended up 10-3 (and ranked 15th), along with Michigan, Arizona State, Navy and BYU, all of whom won eight games a year ago. … Read More

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For the 2013 Blue-Gold game on April 20 the following parking lots will be open for fans. All parking is FREE with no parking pass required. Lots will open at 8:00 a.m.

• Joyce
• Stadium
• Library
• Reserved A
• D2 – accessible parking with shuttle service
• Innovation Park (IP)

Please reference the Game Day Parking Map for the location of all functioning Blue-Gold parking lots. … Read More

Would you move your family from a successful, stable life in California to pursue a coaching position with the most storied college football program in the country? That is the question Vince Moiso will have to answer if offered a job with the University of Notre Dame. Former NFL coach Sam Wyche mentors Vince, helping him find his way back to living his dream after years away from the sport. Will Vince prove he has what it takes to be a part of the Notre Dame football program?

This past Fall, Notre Dame Athletics partnered with USA Network and executive producer Charlie Ebersol to participate in a reality show called The Moment. The show, hosted by Kurt Warner, gives people a chance at pursuing their dreams – a premise consistent with the history and values of Notre Dame. On May 2, the premiere of Vince Moiso’s moment to join the Notre Dame football program airs at 10 pm ET, showcasing Notre Dame’s unique atmosphere of education, faith and athletics.

This Friday, April 19, Notre Dame fans have the chance to watch an advanced screening of the Moment. The screening will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Discussion with Executive Producer Charlie Ebersol and show star Vince Moiso will immediately follow the screening.

Tickets are free to the public and can be reserved by clicking here. … Read More

On Friday, April 19 the 2013 Shirt will be unveiled to the public. Festivities for the day begin at 3:30 p.m., including inflatables, prizes, free food and drink (while supplies last), and local radio station 95.7 The Fan. Come see past Notre Dame players who will be on this years’ Shirt! Also, see performances by Notre Dame’s very own marching band, cheerleaders, the Leprechaun, Irish dancers, glee club, pom squad and 1st Class Steppers.

The stage presentation will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m., with head football coach Brian Kelly unveiling The Shirt at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Parking: Please be advised that parking will not be available in front of the Bookstore on the afternoon of the Unveiling. The auxiliary bookstore lot will be available as well as the Joyce Center lot. … Read More

Tickets are on sale for the 84th annual University of Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Festival slated for Saturday, April 20, 2013. The 1 p.m. EDT Blue-Gold football game at Notre Dame Stadium is a great opportunity to get a sneak peek at the 2013 Fighting Irish football squad, coming off its appearance in the 2013 BCS Championship game following a 12-0 regular season and number-one ranking in the final BCS standings. Proceeds from the Blue-Gold Spring Football Festival help support the scholarship fund of the Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley. The Blue-Gold Spring Football Festival is presented by Boling Vision Center.

Ticket Information

• Blue-Gold football tickets go on sale at 8:30 a.m. EST, Wednesday, March 6
• General admission and reserved gold tickets may be purchased online: CLICK HERE
• Press box and team brunch tickets are only available for sale via telephone at 574-631-7356 or in person at the Murnane Family Ticket Office, located between gates 8 and 10 of Purcell Pavilion
• General admission adult tickets are $12 each ($15 on game day)
• General admission youth tickets (18 years and under) are $8 each ($10 on game day)
• Children age 3 and under do not require a ticket for general admission seating areas
• Group sales of 20 or more general admission tickets (adults and/or youth) are $8 each
• In late March, participating area Meijer stores also will begin selling discounted general admission seats

Team Brunch Information

• Included with each brunch ticket is a pre-game meal with the Notre Dame football team, exclusive access to an autograph session with the current team members and general admission seating at the game
• Due to demand, not all tables will have a current football player
• Team brunch adult tickets are $65 each
• Team brunch youth tickets (age 18 and under) are $40 each
• Children age 3 and under do not require a ticket for the team brunch
• Purchase limit of eight total brunch tickets
• Due to limited quantities, the purchase of both press box and team brunch tickets is prohibited
• Brunch is held in the Joyce Center Fieldhouse (north dome), enter gate 2
• Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with brunch beginning at 10 a.m.
• The Notre Dame Club of St. Joseph Valley will conduct a silent auction of sports memorabilia in conjunction with the team brunch
• The team brunch is presented by South Bend Orthopedics Associates

Press Box Seating

• Enjoy the same view as media covering Irish football; also included are a game program and press box lunch (hot dogs, soup, cole slaw, potato salad, fruit salad, cookies, drinks)
• SEATING IS VERY LIMITED
• Press box seats are $100 each
• Purchase limit of four total press box tickets
• Due to limited quantities, the purchase of both press box and team brunch tickets is prohibited

Reserved Gold (chairback) Tickets

• All tickets are $30, regardless of age
• SEATING IS LIMITED
• Purchase limit is eight total reserved gold tickets

The Department of Athletics is excited to offer stadium tours during the off-season. All fans can now get an insider look at one of the most historic, tradition laden and iconic venues in athletics with a tour of Notre Dame Stadium. Listen to ushers tell the history of the stadium as you walk the concourse. Take in the expansive campus view from the press box. Walk the Notre Dame locker room, touch the Play Like a Champion sign, and step on the field! Enjoy the hour long tour for only $10.00 per person.

Details:

Stadium tours will be offered on Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

Tours run every Friday at 3:30 p.m. All tours begin in the Rosenthal Atrium (Main Entrance) in the Purcell Pavilion. Other dates and times may be added dependent on demand. Please check und.com/tours for updates. Purchase tickets at the Murnane Family Ticket Office located inside the main entrance of Purcell Pavilion from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in person on the day of the tour. Future tour dates are not available for purchase. Tours are limited to a maximum of 35 people. Children 2 & under do not require a ticket. Cameras are allowed on the tour. Each customer will receive one 10% off coupon redeemable at the Leep Varsity Shop, located in Purcell Pavilion.

For any questions please call the ticket office at 574-631-7356. … Read More

The University of Notre Dame Athletics Department has announced special ticket designations for Irish home football games for the 2013 season:

August 31 vs. Temple – Senior Alumni & Alumni family game
November 2 vs. Navy – Parent game
November 23 vs. BYU – Parent, Alumni Family and Associate Society game

Please note that special designation limits vary annually, as detailed below.

Notre Dame contributing alumni who graduated 35 or more years ago receive priority status on their alumni ticket application for the designated Senior Alumni game (Aug. 31 vs. Temple). In the event that demand from senior alumni again exceeds supply, tickets will be allotted in descending order to the most senior alumni. For example, tickets will be assigned first to those in the 50-year club and then descending in years since graduation.

For 2013, parents of returning Notre Dame undergraduate students may apply for up to four tickets to each of two home football games (Nov. 2 vs. Navy and Nov. 23 vs. BYU). Parents will be guaranteed to receive tickets to at least one game. If you choose to apply for both parent offerings, one of your games, based on demand, will be subject to the general lottery.

The parent games for incoming (first-year and transfer) students will be determined at a later date, based on demand and availability, and will be announced in June 2013.

For the two designated Alumni Family games (Aug. 31 vs. Temple and Nov. 23 vs. BYU), contributing alumni have the option to apply for up to four tickets on their lottery applications for those games only.

The Associate Society game (Nov. 23 vs. BYU) provides for priority lottery status for Corby Society members (associate level in the Sorin Society) and associate members of the Order of St. Thomas More (Law) and the John Cardinal O’Hara (MBA) Societies. Minimums and qualifications apply for all contributing alumni. If you have questions about your alumni status, please contact the Alumni Files Office at 574-631-7959.

Please call the Notre Dame Ticket Office for more information. A detailed brochure will be sent with your application in mid-April. The Notre Dame Ticket Office can be reached at 574-631-7356, or online at www.und.com/tickets. … Read More

As we look back on the 2012 season and look ahead to the 2013 season, the game day team would like your feedback and suggestions on ways to make Notre Dame football weekends even better. The game day team constantly strives to make Notre Dame football weekends the bench mark in fan experience and every year we look to make the fan experience better than the last. To submit feedback and suggestions, email the game day team at gameday@nd.edu. … Read More

Notre Dame concluded a historic run that saw the Irish go an undefeated 12-0 during the regular season. The 125 year of Notre Dame football ended at the BCS National Championship with a loss to defending national champion, Alabama, 42-14.

The historic season began in Dublin, Ireland and ended in Miami, Florida. Fans watched the Irish defeat arch-rivals, dramatic wins sealed by goal-line stands and go a perfect 12-0 in the regular season.

Notre Dame’s bid for a 12th consensus national title ended a step short, but coach Brian Kelly expects 15 returning starters to be able to show the way in 2013.

All we know is that August 31 can’t come soon enough! Go Irish! … Read More