Notre Dame is in desperate search for credibility and respect. A victory over Pittsburgh won't give the Irish their much-coveted conquest of a top 25 opponent after the Panthers were caught looking ahead against offensively challenged Rutgers. But a victory this weekend would be Notre Dame's first this season against a winning program and virtually assure a New Year's Day bowl berth.

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