The Irish enter the game ranked fourth in the two major polls.
The game has ranked as one of the most popular Facebook applications.
West Virginia (5-4) entered the game ranked 11th in both total and passing defense.
His career record of 2.56 assists per game also ranks 7th in major league history for pitchers.
Manhattanville entered last night's game ranked fourth in the nation.
The game ranked again at sixteen the following month in the same ranking.
Through 2008, no team entered or left the game ranked in any major poll.
Florida State entered the game ranked number 3 at 10-1.
Pitt entered the game nationally ranked for the first time in four years.
Miami was the defending national champion and entered the game ranked 12th in the nation.