Villanova had the the pope's support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome - KTVN

Villanova had the the pope's support. Notre Dame swept the games in college hoops openers in Rome KTVN

WILDCATS FALL TO NO. 13 NOTRE DAME IN ROME, ITALY - Villanova University Official Athletic Site

WILDCATS FALL TO NO. 13 NOTRE DAME IN ROME, ITALY Villanova University Official Athletic Site

Villanova had the the pope's support. Notre Dame swept the wins in college hoops openers in Rome - KTVN

Villanova had the the pope's support. Notre Dame swept the wins in college hoops openers in Rome KTVN

Not even Pope Leo could save Villanova from turnover-filled collapse vs Notre Dame - USA Today

Not even Pope Leo could save Villanova from turnover-filled collapse vs Notre Dame USA Today

Notre Dame beats Villanova 74-72 in men’s college basketball season opener in Rome - AP News

Notre Dame beats Villanova 74-72 in men’s college basketball season opener in Rome AP News

Villanova had the the pope's support. Notre Dame got the win in college hoops opener in Rome - KTVN

Villanova had the the pope's support. Notre Dame got the win in college hoops opener in Rome KTVN

Villanova Notre Dame Basketball - Idaho State Journal

Villanova Notre Dame Basketball Idaho State Journal

Highlights vs Villanova (11.1.26) | Notre Dame Men's Basketball - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Highlights vs Villanova (11.1.26) | Notre Dame Men's Basketball Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Quick takeaways from Notre Dame basketball win vs Villanova in Rome - South Bend Tribune

Quick takeaways from Notre Dame basketball win vs Villanova in Rome South Bend Tribune

Notre Dame, Villanova men's basketball start season in Rome | Top photos - South Bend Tribune

Notre Dame, Villanova men's basketball start season in Rome | Top photos South Bend Tribune

Notre Dame vs. Villanova: Live updates of 2026-2027 season opener - Yahoo Sports

Notre Dame vs. Villanova: Live updates of 2026-2027 season opener Yahoo Sports

Villanova Wildcats vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Game Chat - Yahoo Sports

Villanova Wildcats vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Game Chat Yahoo Sports

Italy NCAA Villanova Notre Dame Basketball - Idaho State Journal

Italy NCAA Villanova Notre Dame Basketball Idaho State Journal

Villanova and Notre Dame game today: Teams open college basketball season in Rome after meeting with Pope Leo - ABC7 Chicago

Villanova and Notre Dame game today: Teams open college basketball season in Rome after meeting with Pope Leo ABC7 Chicago

Notre Dame's lackluster win over Navy did deliver a clear answer in the backfield and other positives worth building on - A to Z Sports

Notre Dame's lackluster win over Navy did deliver a clear answer in the backfield and other positives worth building on A to Z Sports

Notre Dame Basketball coaches, teams meet Pope Leo ahead of Sunday match against Villanova - WSBT

Notre Dame Basketball coaches, teams meet Pope Leo ahead of Sunday match against Villanova WSBT

Villanova and Notre Dame open the college basketball season in Rome following papal audience - KTVN

Villanova and Notre Dame open the college basketball season in Rome following papal audience KTVN

Inside Villanova And Notre Dame's 'Once-In-An-Eternity' Basketball Games In Rome - FOX Sports

Inside Villanova And Notre Dame's 'Once-In-An-Eternity' Basketball Games In Rome FOX Sports

Why Notre Dame basketball is opening 2026-27 vs Villanova in Rome - Notre Dame Insider

Why Notre Dame basketball is opening 2026-27 vs Villanova in Rome Notre Dame Insider

See photos of Pope Leo XIV hosting Notre Dame, Villanova basketball teams - South Bend Tribune

See photos of Pope Leo XIV hosting Notre Dame, Villanova basketball teams South Bend Tribune

The 2026 CFB season was always going to be about Notre Dame VS Miami - One Foot Down

The 2026 CFB season was always going to be about Notre Dame VS Miami One Foot Down

Drayk Bowen suffers 'significant' injury, dealing Notre Dame major blow - USA Today

Drayk Bowen suffers 'significant' injury, dealing Notre Dame major blow USA Today

Pope Leo tells alma mater Villanova, Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral - The Seattle Times

Pope Leo tells alma mater Villanova, Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral The Seattle Times

Pope Leo IV isn’t on Notre Dame’s side against Villanova - One Foot Down

Pope Leo IV isn’t on Notre Dame’s side against Villanova One Foot Down

Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral. Prevost has other ideas - AP News

Pope Leo tells Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams he is neutral. Prevost has other ideas AP News

'Significant' ankle injury for LB Drayk Bowen costly for Notre Dame - South Bend Tribune

'Significant' ankle injury for LB Drayk Bowen costly for Notre Dame South Bend Tribune

‘Cats Finish Regular Season Road Slate with Victory at Marquette - Villanova University - Villanova University Official Athletic Site

‘Cats Finish Regular Season Road Slate with Victory at Marquette - Villanova University Villanova University Official Athletic Site

Pope Leo XIV Addresses Villanova University and the University of Notre Dame at Private Audience at the Vatican - Villanova University

Pope Leo XIV Addresses Villanova University and the University of Notre Dame at Private Audience at the Vatican Villanova University

ESPN College GameDay going to Miami at Notre Dame game - South Bend Tribune

ESPN College GameDay going to Miami at Notre Dame game South Bend Tribune

ESPN announces College Gameday will be in South Bend for Notre Dame VS Miami - Yahoo Sports

ESPN announces College Gameday will be in South Bend for Notre Dame VS Miami Yahoo Sports

Pope Leo jokes about allegiance to Villanova ahead of rival Notre Dame game - CNN

Pope Leo jokes about allegiance to Villanova ahead of rival Notre Dame game CNN

Pope Leo XIV welcomes thousands from Notre Dame, Villanova to Vatican ahead of historic game - EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV welcomes thousands from Notre Dame, Villanova to Vatican ahead of historic game EWTN News

Here's Notre Dame's Injury Report for Navy today - Fighting Irish Wire

Here's Notre Dame's Injury Report for Navy today Fighting Irish Wire

Pope Leo cracks jokes about allegiance for Villanova vs. Notre Dame game - USA Today

Pope Leo cracks jokes about allegiance for Villanova vs. Notre Dame game USA Today

Villanova Set to Tip Off 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Season in Rome - Big East Conference

Villanova Set to Tip Off 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Season in Rome Big East Conference

No. 13 Notre Dame takes on Villanova in Rome, Italy - FOX Sports

No. 13 Notre Dame takes on Villanova in Rome, Italy FOX Sports

Will Villanova alum Pope Leo attend game vs Notre Dame in Rome? - USA Today

Will Villanova alum Pope Leo attend game vs Notre Dame in Rome? USA Today

The Anti-Preview: No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS Navy Midshipmen - One Foot Down

The Anti-Preview: No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS Navy Midshipmen One Foot Down

‘Cats Clinch Spot in BIG EAST Tournament Following Contest with Liberty - Villanova University Official Athletic Site

‘Cats Clinch Spot in BIG EAST Tournament Following Contest with Liberty Villanova University Official Athletic Site

Wildcats Look to Carry Fall Momentum Into 2027 Spring Season - Villanova University Official Athletic Site

Wildcats Look to Carry Fall Momentum Into 2027 Spring Season Villanova University Official Athletic Site

How Villanova, Notre Dame brought college basketball to Rome - Sports Business Journal

How Villanova, Notre Dame brought college basketball to Rome Sports Business Journal

How Notre Dame basketball’s trip came about to play Villanova in Rome — and potentially meet Pope Leo XIV - Chicago Tribune

How Notre Dame basketball’s trip came about to play Villanova in Rome — and potentially meet Pope Leo XIV Chicago Tribune

Wildcats Begin Preparations to Face Notre Dame - Villanova University Official Athletic Site

Wildcats Begin Preparations to Face Notre Dame Villanova University Official Athletic Site

Villanova Arrives In Rome Ahead Of College Basketball Season Opener - VU Hoops

Villanova Arrives In Rome Ahead Of College Basketball Season Opener VU Hoops

Notre Dame CB DJ McKinney out extended period with ankle injury - ESPN

Notre Dame CB DJ McKinney out extended period with ankle injury ESPN

Notre Dame is predicted to land yet another 4-star recruiting target ahead of a make-or-break 2026 season stretch - A to Z Sports

Notre Dame is predicted to land yet another 4-star recruiting target ahead of a make-or-break 2026 season stretch A to Z Sports

Villanova and Notre Dame Head to Rome for Basketball — and an Audience With Pope Leo XIV - National Catholic Register

Villanova and Notre Dame Head to Rome for Basketball — and an Audience With Pope Leo XIV National Catholic Register

Villanova relies on ‘power of the pope’ going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame - AP News

Villanova relies on ‘power of the pope’ going into Rome doubleheader against Notre Dame AP News

Justin Gmelich ’90 VSB and Victoria Gmelich Make $25 Million Transformational Gift to Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University - Villanova University

Justin Gmelich ’90 VSB and Victoria Gmelich Make $25 Million Transformational Gift to Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University Villanova University

God, Country, Notre Dame vs. Navy: A debt of honor - Observer Online

God, Country, Notre Dame vs. Navy: A debt of honor Observer Online

Notre Dame vs. Villanova in Rome: When Catholic loyalties collide, who gets the cheers? - OSV News

Notre Dame vs. Villanova in Rome: When Catholic loyalties collide, who gets the cheers? OSV News

Ahead of Rome tipoff, basketball powerhouse Villanova embraces ‘Pope Leo effect’ - AP News

Ahead of Rome tipoff, basketball powerhouse Villanova embraces ‘Pope Leo effect’ AP News

Odom Postgame Press Conference vs. Villanova 10.22.26 - virginiasports.com

Odom Postgame Press Conference vs. Villanova 10.22.26 virginiasports.com

Villanova to exit Philadelphia's Big 5 basketball series - ESPN

Villanova to exit Philadelphia's Big 5 basketball series ESPN

Wright to be Inducted Into College Basketball Hall of Fame Thursday - Villanova University Official Athletic Site

Wright to be Inducted Into College Basketball Hall of Fame Thursday Villanova University Official Athletic Site

Pope Leo’s alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame - AP News

Pope Leo’s alma mater Villanova traveling to Rome for hoops doubleheader vs. Notre Dame AP News