Phil’s Features

Xavier Watts, Howard Cross, Jack Kiser and Riley Leonard hoist the Sugar Bowl trophy Jan. 3, 2025 (Photo: Chad Ryan) Since the inaugural NFL Draft in 1936, Notre Dame has…

(Photo: Notre Dame Archives) Eric Penick died on April 16 due to complications from clostridioides difficile (c.diff) which he contracted during a hospital stay. He was 71-years-old. As Notre Dame’s…

(Photo Credit: John Mersits) With Notre Dame's starting quarterback position still ripe for the taking, Notre Dame wrapped up its 2025 spring practice schedule with its 94th Blue-Gold Game. This…

The 2025 Blue-Gold game will be played in Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday, April 12. Kickoff is slated for 2:00 PM. Last year the Blue defeated the Gold 28-21. On…

Charles Jagusah at practice March 26, 2026. (Photo: Chad Ryan) When all-world and now in the NFL left tackle Joe Alt opted out of the 2023 Sun Bowl, it was…

Knute Rockne portrait, 1921. (Wikicommons) Editor's Note: March 31 marks the 94th anniversary of the tragic plane crash the took the life of the legendary Knute Rockne, here is a…

(Photo: Chad Ryan) Less than two months after the 2024 season ended in the national championship game in Atlanta, Georgia, Notre Dame has kicked off its spring football season, which…

(Photo: Joseph Weiser) As the Irish kick off spring practice for the 2025 season, Notre Dame welcomes a wave of new talent to campus. With seven transfers and 11 early-entry…

(Photo: Joseph Weiser) Editor's Note: this is the third in a series on the contenders at quarterback this spring. For the other two installments see: Fighting Irish Preview 101-Steve Angeli…

Kenny Minchey, pregame warm-up Ross-Ade stadium, September 14, 2024. (Photo: Chad Ryan) Editor's Note: This is the second in a series on the candidates to take over the Notre Dame…