ND #8 in Early Preseason Ranking
(Photo: AJ Houk) ND is #8 in Sports Illustrated's recently released "Way-Too Early" College football ranking for 2024. SI cited the likelihood of another strong defense in 2024 combined with…
A Bowl Game Odyssey
Marcus Freeman accepts the 2022 Gator Bowl Trophy in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo: Phil Houk) I doubt if I've missed more than a play or two of the 41 ND Bowl…
ND Inks Top 10 Class
(Photo: Joe Weiser) The signed letters of intent came in fast and furious this morning and unlike signing days in the past, there was no real drama as the athletes…
ND 2023 Regular Season Rewind
(Photo credit: AJ Houk) 19 Weeks ago on a continent, far, far away, ND kicked off the 2023 season in festive Dublin, Ireland. The new guy on the block, Sam…
Irish to Sun Bowl
The ReliaQuest Bowl? No. The Pop Tarts Bowl? No. The Holiday Bowl? No. The how or why is just starting to come out, but all the prognostications were wrong and…
Irish Look to Take Home Dominance on the Road
(Photo: Joseph Weiser) In 2023, "home cooking" has suited the Fighting Irish, just fine. But overall, during the 12 games played in Notre Dame stadium during the Marcus Freeman Era,…
500th Game to be Played In “Magical” Notre Dame Stadium
(Photo: Chad Ryan) Nine National Championships have been won there, 166 All-Americans and Seven Heisman Trophy winners and have played there. Knute Rockne got it built, and he coached there.…
5 Things Marcus Freeman Needs to Think About
(Photo: Robin Alam) Losing at Clemson and looking at the body of work that the Irish have produced through 10 games has raised some serious concerns. So serious that during…
In South Bend, Great Defense is Back in Style
(Photo: Joseph Weiser) In South Bend playing great defense, is back in style. Passes defended, quarterback hurries, interceptions, fumbles forced, relentless pursuit. On the year Notre Dame's defense has held…
ND v. Pitt: 114 years of Great Games, Great Players, and Great Performances
(Photo: Marcus Snowden/Icon Sportswire) Notre Dame and Pittsburgh have been playing regularly since 1909. In fact in the overall series, that Notre Dame leads 50-21 with one tie, Pitt is…