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Fighting Irish is the nickname for the athletic teams of the University of Notre Dame, particularly its football program.

The name evokes Irish-American identity and a scrappy, combative spirit.

Notre Dame's football team has been among the most storied in American college sports: The Fighting Irish are playing for the national championship.

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