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Notre Dame has a chance to make a major statement against the Big Ten in 2026, but with Wisconsin and Michigan State down and Purdue struggling, the Irish need to dominate the conference's lower-tier teams while proving they can compete with its best. We also break down Notre Dame's biggest Big Ten matchups, why the SEC presents a different style challenge, and the absurdity of using the Irish's schedule as an argument for joining a conference.
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