Fiesta Bowl: Notre Dame vs Ohio State

After a successful 2005 campaign, the Irish took the field in Sun Devil Stadium against the Ohio State Buckeyes in a compelling Fiesta Bowl matchup. The outcome on the field, however, proved to be a disappointing way to end the season and would ultimately expose the defensive shortcomings of Charlie Weis. Despite the lackluster performance, there are far worse places to spend New Years than under the bright sunshine of Tempe, Arizona, and it was certainly a welcome respite from the long winter of the Midwest.


Final Score: Notre Dame 20 Ohio State 34

Notre Dame vs Purdue: Boiler Beatdown

This was yet another big roadtrip to watch the Irish in 2005. Unfortunately, my photo documentation of this one is a bit sparse. Rest assured, however, I was there surrounded by thousands of surly Purdue fans watching the shellacking unfold on the field before them.


Final Score: Notre Dame 49 Purdue 28

Irish take the Big House...

One of my first roadtrips for Irish football was the journey up to Ann Arbor in 2005. It was a magnificent day for football, and a fantastic upset by the Irish in front of 108,000 of Michigans finest.


Final Score: ND 17 Michigan 10