The Irish started strong, going 12-1 in the nonconference portion of their schedule, including a 64-50 victory over then-No. 8 Kentucky, then starting out 2-0 in the conference, including a victory at then-No. 14 Ciincinnati. At that point Notre Dame was 14-1 and ranked 17th.

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