HAWAII BOWL
Notre Dame (6-6) vs. Hawaii (7-6)
8 p.m. · Aloha Stadium, Honolulu
TV : ESPN
Line : Notre Dame by 2
Payout : $750,000
What's at stake : Notre Dame is trying to end its NCAA-record nine-game bowl losing streak and avoid back-to-back losing seasons. The Fighting Irish are seeking their first postseason victory since a 24-21 victory over Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl to end the 1993 season. ... The Warriors, still stinging from their blowout loss to Georgia in the Sugar Bowl to finish last season 12-1, are seeking their fourth consecutive Hawaii Bowl victory.
Players to watch : Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen, WR Golden Tate, LB Maurice Crum; Hawaii QB Greg Alexander, WR Kealoha Pilares and LB Solomon Elimimian.
