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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Stanford at Hawaii]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Oklahoman]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer watches during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Texas Bowl-Baylor at Louisiana State]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 31, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) hands off the ball to running back Josh Williams (18) during the first half against the Baylor Bears at NRG Stadium. The Tigers defeat the Bears 44-31. Mand… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Penn State at Minnesota]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) takes a snap during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Im… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrates a tackle by defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Maryland at Penn State]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 30, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after sacking Maryland Terrapins quarterback MJ Morris (not pictured) during the … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Southern California]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) scores on a 36-yard touchdown run against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Ang… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: USA TODAY]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Register Guard]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The Duck does pushups as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks host the Washington Huskies Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Big Ten Championship-Penn State at Oregon]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) runs for a gain and avoids the tackle from Penn State Nittany Lions safety Zakee Wheatley (6) during the third quarter in the 2024 Big Ten Championship ga… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Big Ten Championship-Penn State at Oregon]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dec 7, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks celebrate defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions to win the Big Ten Championship in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: USA TODAY]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The College Football Playoff trophy inside the College Football Hall of Fame during media day for the Peach Bowl on Dec 29, 2022. Photo Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Indianapolis Star]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy:  Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Oregon Ducks linebacker Connor Soelle (22) watches confetti fall Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, after the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Maggie Yarnell, Senior Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Iowa City Press-Citizen]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson (2) runs to the endzone to score a touchdown as DUPLICATE***Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Mikai Gbayor (42) trails Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:33:14+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Penn State at Southern California]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;   Penn State Nittany Lions running back Kaytron Allen (13) is congratulated by offensive lineman Nick Dawkins (53) after scoring a touchdown in the second half against the USC Trojans at … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/13/16-from-the-big-ten-earn-afca-all-american-honors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:33:13+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 5, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) recovers a fumble against Ohio State Buckeyes in the second quarter during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/16/penn-state-hosts-smu-in-cfp-round-one/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:33:11+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Washington at Penn State]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/17/21-from-the-big-ten-earn-ap-all-american-honors/</loc>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Fresno State at UCLA]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Carson Schwesinger (49) sacks Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Mikey Keene (1) during the second quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Penn State at Purdue]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 16, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Beau Pribula (9) runs the ball toward the end zone during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Leb… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Indianapolis Star]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Kent State at Penn State]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Murray State at Texas Tech]]></image:title>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy: William Bretzger-Delaware News Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy: Matthew O'Haren-USA TODAY Sports

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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Southern California at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Texas A&amp;M]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Texas A&amp;M]]></image:title>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Northern Illinois at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
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			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Miami (OH) at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka (44) celebrates after an interception in the first quarter against the Miami Redhawks at No… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Maggie Yarnell, Senior Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/09/19/notre-dame-to-host-miami-ohio-in-week-4/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:27+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/USATSI_24233568_168400562_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Purdue]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 14, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws a pass against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/09/14/notre-dame-starts-fast-rolls-past-purdue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:27+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/USATSI_24233801_168400562_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: Journal-Courier]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) breaks the tackle of Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Markevious Brown (1) Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, during the NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/09/26/notre-dame-seeks-to-settle-a-score-with-louisville/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:26+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/USATSI_24233574_168400562_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Purdue]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 14, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) pushes away Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Antonio Stevens (11) to score a touchdown during the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadiu… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/09/28/notre-dame-knocks-off-louisville/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:26+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/USATSI_24350160_168400562_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: South Bend Tribune]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame offensive lineman Aamil Wagner (59) throws wide receiver Jaden Greathouse (1) into the air after a Greathouse touchdown during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Louisville at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/10/03/deuce-knight-flips-commitment-from-notre-dame-to-auburn/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:25+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/10/11/notre-dame-to-face-stanford-after-bye-week/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:25+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/USATSI_24294370_168400562_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Miami (OH) at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 21, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads his team onto the field for the game against the Miami Redhawks at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/10/14/cornerback-benjamin-morrison-lost-for-the-season/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:24+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/USATSI_24177293_168400536_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: South Bend Tribune]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison (20) walks with his team during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/10/12/notre-dame-trounces-stanford/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:24+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/USATSI_24477111_168400562_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: South Bend Tribune]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams (20) gets hoisted in the air after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/10/19/notre-dame-runs-past-upset-minded-georgia-tech/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:23+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/USATSI_24537210_168400562_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Georgia Tech]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/10/26/can-riley-leonard-continue-to-rise-after-notre-dame-sinks-navy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:21+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/USATSI_24592492_168400542_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Navy]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) fights off would-be tackler Navy Midshipmen cornerback Andrew Duhart (13) during th… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Maggie Yarnell, Senior Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/10/23/no-easy-out-for-notre-dame-in-rivalry-game-against-navy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:21+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/USATSI_21282870_168400562_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Navy at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Aug 26, 2023; Dublin, IRL; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Navy Midshipmen prepare for the snap in the second half at Aviva Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/11/08/massive-underdog-florida-state-seeks-spark-against-notre-dame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:20+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/USATSI_24592633_168400536_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Navy]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Oct 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Jaylen Sneed (3) celebrates his fumble recovery in the end zone for a defensive touchdown with teammates during the second half against the Navy M… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/11/01/a-2025-road-opener-against-miami-on-tap-for-notre-dame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:20+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/USATSI_24341505_168400536_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Virginia Tech at Miami]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA;  Miami Hurricanes players celebrate after the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/11/10/notre-dame-continues-winning-ways-with-look-to-tuesday/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:20+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/USATSI_24726905_168400536_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: South Bend Tribune]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman coaches offensive lineman Sam Pendleton (72) after Pendleton received an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty during a NCAA college football game against Florida State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturd… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/11/17/turnovers-key-for-notre-dame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:19+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/USATSI_24777976_168400562_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Virginia at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 16, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Adon Shuler (8) intercepts a pass intended for Virginia Cavaliers tight end Tyler Neville (16) in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mat… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/11/15/notre-dame-seniors-look-to-go-out-with-a-win-over-virginia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:19+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/USATSI_24726151_168400542_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Florida State at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jaden Greathouse (1) carries the ball against the Florida State Seminoles in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadiu… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Maggie Yarnell, Senior Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/11/24/notre-dame-eyes-postseason/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:18+00:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/USATSI_24837385_168400562_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Army at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) carries the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Imag… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/11/22/notre-dame-renews-shamrock-series-rivalry-with-army/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:18+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/USATSI_24780740_168400536_lowres-1.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: South Bend Tribune]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with wide receiver Jayden Harrison (2) after a Harrison touchdown during a NCAA college football game against Virginia at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend. | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/01/notre-dame-clinches-playoff-berth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:17+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/USATSI_24882943_168400562_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Southern California]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with players at the end of the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Co… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/11/28/notre-dame-seeks-to-clinch-playoff-berth-at-usc/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:17+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/11/USATSI_24837957_168400542_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Army at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
Nov 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws a pass against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Cred… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Maggie Yarnell, Senior Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/06/notre-dame-lands-four-star-linebacker-madden-faraimo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:16+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/USATSI_24882945_168400536_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Southern California]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with players at the end of the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/15/notre-dames-marcus-freeman-to-get-contract-extension-as-expected/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:15+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/USATSI_24883343_168400536_lowres-1-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Southern California]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with players at the end of the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/08/notre-dame-to-host-indiana-in-first-round-of-cfp/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:15+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/USATSI_24882941_168400562_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Southern California]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) celebrates with tight end Mitchell Evans (88) after scoring on a 36-yard touchdown run against the Southern California Trojans in t… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/14/all-american-honors-announced-for-xavier-watts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:15+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/USATSI_24349777_168400562_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Louisville at Notre Dame]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Sep 28, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts (0) celebrates after an interception against the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Im… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Kate Pearson Halyburton, Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/18/notre-dame-indiana-kick-off-new-era-in-cfp-first-round/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:14+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/USATSI_24883012_168400542_lowres-scaled.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Southern California]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Photo courtesy: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) jumps over Southern California Trojans safety Kamari Ramsey (7) during the first half at … | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Maggie Yarnell, Senior Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/21/notre-dame-is-sugar-bowl-bound-after-win-over-indiana/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:14+00:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/USATSI_25038734_168400536_lowres.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[Syndication: The Indianapolis Star]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Rolijah Hardy (21) and linebacker Aiden Fisher (4) tackle Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) during the second half of a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fight… | Source: Lastwordonsports.com - Tony Siracusa, CFB Managing Editor]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/30/notre-dame-seeks-sugar-bowl-succes-against-georgia/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:13+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/31/between-the-hedges-georgia-vs-notre-dame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2024/12/31/marcus-freeman-named-bobby-dodd-coach-of-the-year/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:11+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2025/01/02/gone-in-57-seconds-irish-attack-dawgs-in-sugar-bowl/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2025/01/01/sugar-bowl-postponed-24-hours/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:10+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2025/01/12/chicago-bears-express-interest-in-marcus-freeman/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:06+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball/2025/01/17/notre-dame-ohio-state-clash-in-cfp-title-game/</loc>
		<lastmod>2025-09-20T18:14:05+00:00</lastmod>
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