The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame have one of the most unique schedules of any team in the nation year after year.

The program's independent status allows it to schedule games against any opponent from any conference in America.

Many of those opponents have been and continue to be annual matchups.

That format allows for a significant amount of hype leading up to every contest. It also allows for some heated rivalries that are steeped in tradition and glory. 

Follow along as we count down Notre Dame's best rivalry games.

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