Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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www.BLUEANDGOLD.com OCT. 17, 2020 13 UNDER THE DOME ✦ GIMME FIVE With a scheduled game against Florida State Oct. 10, Notre Dame has an opportunity to cut into the 6-3 lead the Seminoles have in this se- ries, which began in 1981 with a 19-13 FSU win. Since the start of the Knute Rockne era in 1918, Florida State is one of five Football Bowl Subdivi- sion schools that have a plus-two advantage on the Fighting Irish in their meetings — and joins Georgia as the only one at plus-three. The Seminoles even held a 6-2 advantage until losing 42-13 at Notre Dame in 2018. The two teams meet again at Tallahassee to open the 2021 season (Sunday, Sept. 5). Here are the five schools since 1918 to have that plus-two lead on the Irish: School Record 1. Georgia 3-0 2. Florida State 6-3 3. Ohio State 4-2 4. Clemson 3-1 5. Oregon State 2-0 Nebraska (8-7-1) and North Carolina State (2- 1) are two other Power Five teams that hold a series edge versus Notre Dame. CHARTING THE IRISH CONFERENCE SUPREMACY? Notre Dame and Florida State have had some epic battles against one another over the years, but this past weekend's game marked only the 10th time the two schools have faced off. The Fighting Irish have played more games against five other current ACC mem- bers. No. 1 on the list is the Pittsburgh Panthers, who have squared off with Notre Dame on the gridiron 71 times. Next is Georgia Tech (35 games), fol- lowed by Miami (27), Boston College (24) and North Caro- lina (20). The Fighting Irish have faced each of the other 10 current ACC schools 10 or fewer times, and only had a losing record against three of them: Florida State (3-6 entering their Oct. 10 matchup), Clemson (1-3) and North Carolina State (1-2). NOTRE DAME VERSUS THE ACC Through Oct. 9 Rk. School Games (ND's Record) 1. Pittsburgh 71 (49-21-1) 2. Georgia Tech 35 (28-6-1) 3. Miami 27 (18-8-1) 4. Boston College 24 (15-9) 5. North Carolina 20 (18-2) 6. Florida State 9 (3-6) Syracuse 9 (6-3) 8. Duke 7 (5-2) 9. Wake Forest 5 (5-0) Clemson 4 (1-3) 11. Virginia 3 (3-0) Virginia Tech 3 (2-1) North Carolina State 3 (1-2) 14. Louisville 2 (1-1) Blue & Gold Illustrated • PO Box 2331 • Durham, NC 27702 www.BlueGoldOnline.com/Store 800-421-7751 #6487 Bucket Cart Bag $229 w/FREE S&H #6488 Grid Iron Stand Bag $199 w/FREE S&H DELIVERY LIMITED TO CONTINENTAL U.S. PLEASE ADD SALES TAX IF SHIPPING TO: NC (7.5%), MI (6%) or IN (7%) Golf bags are shipped direct from manufacturer. Please allow up to 10 business days for processing. Limited Quantity Available — Order Early for Holiday Delivery The Notre Dame Bucket Cart Bag features: Insulated thermal-lined beverage pocket with integrated drainage port, velour lined valuables pockets with waterproof bonded zippers, dedi- cated range finder pocket, dual apparel pockets, accessory pocket and ball pocket, cart strap pass, 14-way organizer top with front putter well, molded rubber handle, rounded pocket openings for easier access, oversized towel ring, glove patch, three-point umbrella system, removable rain hood, and pen sleeve. Made w/210D nylon. The Notre Dame Grid Iron III Stand Bag features: Eight strategically placed zippered pockets including velour lined valuables pocket featuring a waterproof bonded zipper, apparel pocket, and three accessory pockets, two integrated pockets featuring space for your score card as well as a thermal-lined cooler pocket that will accommodate up to a 700mL bottle, 6-way organizer top keeps clubs in order. Long-lasting sculpted hip pads and padded dual strap, rounded pocket openings, removable zippered rain hood, oversized towel ring, glove patch, and pen sleeve, and two- point umbrella holding system. Made w/ultra-lightweight 210D nylon and a durable leg stand system. #6487 Bucket Cart Bag #6488 Grid Iron Stand Bag