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- [Article Categories](https://fightingirishpreview.com/articles/) - Five Things That Caught My Eye at Notre Dame’s First Fall PracticeAugust 7, 2026 Notre Dame Releases Injury Report Ahead of Fall CampAugust 5, 2026 Notre Dame Keeps USC Rivalry Alive at Expense of Indiana SeriesAugust 3, 2026 Notre Dame’s 2028 Recruiting Board Takes ShapeJuly 15, 2026 Notre Dame Reveals 2026 Shamrock Series Uniforms Inspired
- [Five Things That Caught My Eye at Notre Dame’s First Fall Practice](https://fightingirishpreview.com/five-things-that-caught-my-eye-on-day-1-of-notre-dame-fall-camp/) - Marcus Freeman greets his players at the opening practice of fall camp, August 6, 2026. (Photo: Joe Weiser) Notre Dame opened fall camp Thursday, giving the media its first extended look at the 2026 Fighting Irish. It was only one practice — without full pads or tackling — so this isn't the time for sweeping
- [Notre Dame Keeps USC Rivalry Alive at Expense of Indiana Series](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-trojans-will-meet-again-rivalry-renewed/) - Phil Houk • Fighting Irish Preview
- [Road to the Playoff: October](https://fightingirishpreview.com/road-to-the-playoff-october/) - Lavell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah. (Photo Credit: Boyd Ivey/Icon Sportswire) Notre Dame should enter October with an opportunity to do more than simply strengthen its College Football Playoff résumé. September was about establishing consistency. October is where the Irish have to prove they belong among the nation’s best. The month features two road trips, a
- [Notre Dame Releases Injury Report Ahead of Fall Camp](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-releases-injury-report-ahead-of-fall-camp/) - Kyngstonn Viiamu-Asa (27) enters Fall camp listed under "modified activity". (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame released its injury report heading into fall camp, and the Irish appear to be entering August in relatively good health. Five players are currently listed as out, while six others will begin camp participating in modified activity. The good news
- [Harrison Smith:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/harrison-smith-all-time-irish-hero/) - Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee and named after actor Harrison Ford, Harrison Smith was a three-sport star in high school, a two-way player on the football field, and Gatorade Football Player of the year in Tennessee for 2006. A four-star recruit, he turned down offers from the likes of Alabama and his hometown Tennessee
- [Road to the Playoff: September](https://fightingirishpreview.com/road-to-the-playoff-september/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) Four games. Four opportunities. One expectation: 4-0. The first in a three part series The road to a College Football Playoff berth begins in September, and for Notre Dame, there is little margin for error. On paper, the Irish should be favored in each of their first four games. Wisconsin is coming
- [Notre Dame’s 2028 Recruiting Board Takes Shape](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dames-2028-recruiting-board-takes-shape/) - Preseason All-American safety Tae Johnson announces his Notre Dame commitment, June 24, 2023. (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame's work on the 2028 recruiting class is already well underway. The Irish have secured two early commitments and identified several of the nation's highest-rated prospects as priorities, continuing the recruiting momentum Marcus Freeman has built since taking
- [Beyond the Scoreboard: Ara Parseghian, Father Hesburgh, and the Soul of Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/beyond-the-scoreboard-ara-parseghian-father-hesburgh-and-the-soul-of-notre-dame/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) Long before diversity and inclusion became part of the national conversation, Notre Dame—and the remarkable partnership between Father Theodore Hesburgh and Ara Parseghian—was quietly helping shape one of the University's most significant periods of social progress. Great coaches win football games. The greatest coaches shape lives. They teach discipline, inspire confidence, and
- [Notre Dame Reveals 2026 Shamrock Series Uniforms Inspired by Packers History](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-reveals-2026-shamrock-series-uniforms-inspired-by-packers-history/) - Notre Dame has released its uniforms for the 2026 Shamrock Series game against the Wisconsin Badgers, and the design gives tribute to both the Fighting Irish and the history of the Green Bay Packers. The Irish will wear the uniforms on Sunday, September 6th, when they take on Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in what is
- [The Heart of Dr. Reggie Ho](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-heart-of-dr-reggie-ho/) - In Reggie Ho's career as a walk-on kicker in South Bend he was 9-12 on field goals, all of which were converted during the 1988 National Championship season. (Photo: Courtesy University of Notre Dame) Notre Dame gridiron legend continues his legacy as a cardiac electrophysiologist Notre Dame last sat atop the college football world in
- [Leave No Doubt:  Five Bold Predictions for Notre Dame's 2026 Season](https://fightingirishpreview.com/leave-no-doubt-five-bold-predictions-for-notre-dames-2026-season/) - (Photo Credit: Chad Ryan) From the No. 1 playoff seed to a trip to Las Vegas, here are five bold predictions for what could be a special 2026 season. Every year about this time, I stick my neck out with a few predictions about the upcoming Notre Dame season. Some have aged pretty well. Others...not
- [Leave No Doubt: How Marcus Freeman Changed the Notre Dame Conversation](https://fightingirishpreview.com/leave-no-doubt-how-marcus-freeman-has-changed-the-notre-dame-conversation/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) Most every summer I have the opportunity to speak to the Notre Dame Club of Fort Wayne about the upcoming football season. I've done these presentations for several years, and I always enjoy them because I know I'm talking to people who are knowledgeable, passionate, and deeply invested in Notre Dame football.
- [The People Who Were There](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-people-who-were-there/) - The event itself matters, but the shared experience matters even more. (Photo Credit: a tailgating neighbor) Hello, my name is Phil and, besides covering Notre Dame football for the past three decades, I've seen a lot of great concerts, and I take music pretty seriously. Recently I've found myself reflecting on the role music has
- [The Most Famous Picture in College Football History Almost Never Happened](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-most-famous-picture-in-college-football-history-almost-never-happened/) - Every Notre Dame fan knows the picture. Some have it hanging in their office. Others have it on a T-shirt, a coffee mug, or framed on the wall of a basement filled with Irish memorabilia. More than a century after it was taken, the image of Notre Dame's Four Horsemen remains one of the most
- [Holtz Legacy, Stanford Extension Highlight Schedule Announcement](https://fightingirishpreview.com/holtz-legacy-stanford-extension-highlight-schedule-announcement/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) Scheduling college football these days feels a little like a game of three-dimensional chess. Athletic departments are balancing television contracts, conference obligations, travel demands, and future roster cycles years before teams ever take the field. Notre Dame made another move this week, announcing future matchups that bring both tradition and a meaningful
- [Three Games That Will Define Notre Dame's 2026 Season](https://fightingirishpreview.com/three-games-that-will-define-notre-dames-2026-season/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) ☘️ Championship Expectations Have Returned to South Bend Notre Dame enters the 2026 season with legitimate College Football Playoff and national championship expectations. The roster is loaded, the schedule is manageable, and Marcus Freeman has built a team determined to “Leave No Doubt” after last season’s playoff snub. In fact, expectations surrounding
- [Irish Recruiting Momentum Shows No Signs of Slowing for 2027](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-recruiting-momentum-shows-no-signs-of-slowing-for-2027/) - (Photo: Joseph Weiser) After an impressive 2026 recruiting cycle, Notre Dame has carried that momentum directly into the 2027 class. Marcus Freeman and his staff have stayed aggressive on the recruiting trail, and that early push is already paying dividends. The Irish currently hold the No. 5 recruiting class in the country for 2027, according
- [2026 Home Kickoff Times Are Set — And South Bend Will Be Rocking at Night](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2026-home-kickoff-times-are-set-and-south-bend-will-be-rocking-at-night/) - It’s officially time to start planning football Saturdays in South Bend. Notre Dame Fighting Irish football released its official 2026 home kickoff times on Thursday, highlighted by four primetime games at Notre Dame Stadium and a Sunday night season opener at Lambeau Field. All times listed are Eastern Time. 2026 Notre Dame Kickoff Times Announced
- [Mostly Clean Spring Takes A Hit: O’Brien Suffers Broken Fibula](https://fightingirishpreview.com/mostly-clean-spring-takes-a-hit-obrien-suffers-broken-fibula/) - Early entry freshman Joey O’Brien participating in Spring drills. (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame largely made it through spring practice unscathed—but one notable exception came in the Blue-Gold Game. Safety Joey O’Brien, one of the spring’s biggest risers, was rolled up on during the game and left the field on crutches, immediately raising concern. There’s
- [Jadarian Price Chose Hard, and It Paid Off](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jadarian-price-chose-hard-and-it-paid-off/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Some players build careers on volume.Jadarian Price built his own moments, and on choices. At Notre Dame, he never headed the backfield, was never force-fed carries and was never the center of the offense. And he never left. In an era where the portal offers an exit at the first sign of
- [Taking Five With Phil: 2026 Blue & Gold Game Edition](https://fightingirishpreview.com/taking-five-with-phil-2026-blue-gold-game-edition/)
- [2026 Blue -Gold Game: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2026-blue-gold-game-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold Game Has Long History—And a Way of Telling the Future](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dames-blue-gold-game-has-long-history-and-a-way-of-telling-the-future/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) When the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take the field Saturday for the 95th Blue-Gold Game, it will feel familiar in all the right ways—and different in one key way. For the first time since Ian Book, Notre Dame enters spring with a returning starting quarterback firmly in place. CJ Carr isn’t part
- [Jersey Scrimmage 2026: That's A Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jersey-scrimmage-2026-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Through the Lens: Jersey Scrimmage Practice](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-jersey-scrimmage-practice/) - Notre Dame Football Jersey Scrimmage practice on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend, Ind.
- [Through the Lens: Practice, March 25](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-practice-march-25/) - The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football teams continues Spring practice on Wednesday, March 25, at the Irish Athletics Center.
- [Leave No Doubt: Inside Notre Dame’s Loaded 2026 Roster](https://fightingirishpreview.com/leave-no-doubt-inside-notre-dames-loaded-2026-roster/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame spring football is here—and this feels like a roster with clarity, not questions. Here are some early takeaways on the Irish. The quarterback room looks different this spring—and that starts with certainty at the top. CJ Carr is coming off a spectacular redshirt freshman season, throwing for 2,741 yards and
- [Through the Lens: First Spring Practice](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-first-spring-practice/) - Notre Dame's football team held its first practice of Spring on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Irish Athletics Center.
- [God, Country, Notre Dame—and Marcus Freeman](https://fightingirishpreview.com/god-country-notre-dame-and-marcus-freeman/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Rockne and Leahy defined it.Ara expanded it.And Lou Holtz—laid to rest this week in Cedar Grove Cemetery—lived it in a way that earned him a statue, a stadium gate, and a permanent place in Notre Dame lore. Yes, all of those men were winners on the field. But at Notre Dame, being
- [Leave No Doubt: Playoff Snub Fuels a Different Kind of Spring at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/leave-no-doubt-playoff-snub-fuels-a-different-kind-of-spring-at-notre-dame/) - Two days before the start of spring practice, Marcus Freeman faced the media for about 30 minutes and delivered a clear message: this is a more advanced, more connected Notre Dame team — and expectations are rising with it. That confidence isn’t based on projection. It’s based on time, continuity, and a program that, for
- [Brian Jean-Mary Arrives at Notre Dame Ready to Sharpen a Strength](https://fightingirishpreview.com/brian-jean-mary-arrives-at-notre-dame-ready-to-sharpen-a-strength/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) When Brian Jean-Mary addressed the media for the first time as Notre Dame’s linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator recently, he made clear his first priority isn’t scheme. It’s relationships. "I think the best thing is the players that come in and coaching is trust," Jean-Mary said. "They have to get
- [Holtz Came to Notre Dame Believing](https://fightingirishpreview.com/he-came-to-notre-dame-believing/) - Lou Holtz took his job as honorary coach quite seriously during Notre Dame's annual Blue-Gold game in 2007. (Icon Sportswire) Lou Holtz restored belief in Notre Dame football—and taught generations how to live like champions. When Lou Holtz was growing up in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was taught by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Each
- [Through the Lens: Coaches and Freshmen](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-coaches-and-freshmen/) - Photos by Chad Ryan Co-Defensive coordinator and defensive back coach, Aaron Henry, and freshmen early enrollee offensive specialist freshmen speak to the media during a press conference on Wednesday, February 25. Linebackers coach and run game coordinator, Brian Jean-Mary, and early enrollee defensive specialist freshmen speak to the media during a press conference on Wednesday,
- [Through the Lens: Early Enrollee Transfers](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-early-enrollee-transfers/) - Photos by Chad Ryan Wide receivers Mylan Graham and Quincy Porter, kicker Spencer Porath and defensive end Keon Keeley were among the players acquired through get transfer portal who spoke to the media on Wednesday at the Irish Athletics Center.
- [“This Is a Luxury”: Aaron Henry Embraces Loaded Notre Dame Secondary](https://fightingirishpreview.com/this-is-a-luxury-aaron-henry-embraces-loaded-notre-dame-secondary/) - When Aaron Henry stepped in front of the Notre Dame football media for the first time Wednesday, Feb. 25, he made one thing clear: He’s not here to rebuild anything. It is about maximizing what’s already here. And what’s here, by any measure, is one of the most talented and deepest defensive back rooms in
- [Charlie Partridge: Notre Dame’s New Defensive Line Architect Speaks](https://fightingirishpreview.com/charlie-partridge-notre-dames-new-defensive-line-architect-speaks/) - (Photo: Fighting Irish Media) Charlie Partridge is back in college football, and the Notre Dame defensive line room is about to get a masterclass in technique, brains, and relentless evaluation. On Wednesday, Charlie Partridge stepped in front of the Notre Dame media for the first time as the Fighting Irish’s new defensive line coach. Known
- [Blue-Gold Game Set for April 25; Carr first QB Starter Back since 2020](https://fightingirishpreview.com/blue-gold-game-set-for-april-25-carr-first-qb-starter-back-since-2020/) - (Photo: John Mersits) Notre Dame football announced that the 95th Blue-Gold Game, presented by Meijer, will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET in Notre Dame Stadium, and will be broadcast live on Peacock. Fans will get their first look at Marcus Freeman’s “leave no doubt” team for 2026, led by returning
- [Cornered and Unheard: Final Thoughts on a Season Notre Dame Didn’t Deserve to Lose](https://fightingirishpreview.com/cornered-and-unheard-final-thoughts-on-a-season-notre-dame-didnt-deserve-to-lose/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) For a video version of this article click HERE I’m sad. Not the ordinary kind of sad that comes after a season ends, when helmets are packed away and the lights in Notre Dame Stadium finally go dark. This is a deeper sadness — the kind that sits in your chest because
- [Notre Dame’s Super Bowl Legacy: From Mack to Montana…to Love and Mills](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dames-super-bowl-legacy-from-mack-to-montanato-love-and-mills/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) There’s a reason Notre Dame keeps showing up on football’s biggest stage. From Red Mack making the first tackle in Super Bowl history to Joe Montana orchestrating one of the most iconic drives the game has ever seen, former Notre Dame players in the Super Bowl have left indelible marks on nearly
- [Mickens Moves to the NFL—What’s Next for Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/mickens-heads-to-the-nfl-leaves-notre-dames-secondary-built-to-last/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Extraordinary eye for talent, player development, recruiting chops, All-Americans, guys to the NFL. Mike Mickens’ move to the NFL was never a question of if — only when. That moment arrived this weekend, as the longtime Notre Dame secondary coach accepted a position with the Baltimore Ravens, joining the staff of new
- [Leave No Doubt: Notre Dame’s 2026 Schedule is Official](https://fightingirishpreview.com/leave-no-doubt-notre-dames-2026-schedule-is-official/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) Notre Dame has officially unveiled its 2026 football schedule, and the early narrative is clear: after being left out of last year’s College Football Playoff, the Irish will have to leave no doubt in 2026 if they want a spot among the nation’s elite. Head coach Marcus Freeman has repeatedly emphasized that
- [Indiana Looks Perfect, But Notre Dame Fans Can’t Help Wonder… What If?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/indiana-looks-perfect-but-notre-dame-fans-cant-help-wonder-what-if/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) If Tonight Were the Night: Why Notre Dame Would Have a Real Shot Moste everyone’s cheering for Indiana tonight. But deep down, Notre Dame fans can’t help but wonder: what if? What if the 2025 Fighting Irish had stayed in the College Football Playoff as the rankings had indicated, right up until
- [Tae Johnson: FWAA All-America Freshman](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tae-johnson-fwaa-all-america-freshman/) - Notre Dame safety Tae Johnson selected to 2025 FWAA All-America Freshman Team
- [Irish Flip the Script: Four Transfers Locked, More Brewing Behind the Scenes](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-flip-the-script-four-transfers-locked-more-brewing-behind-the-scenes/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and head coach Marcus Freeman got the week off to an outstanding start, landing four transfer portal commitments on Monday morning. After going the first week of the portal window without a commitment, momentum shifted as the Irish announced four significant additions to next season’s roster. The
- ["D" Line Hire Brings Development and Recruiting Prowess to Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/d-line-hire-brings-development-and-recruiting-prowess-to-notre-dame/) - (Photo: Fighting Irish Media) Notre Dame did not just fill a vacancy up front. It made a statement. Charlie Partridge, arrives in South Bend as the Peter Schivarelli Defensive Line Coach, succeeding Al Washington, who shifts to linebackers coach while retaining his role as defensive run game coordinator. The move is intentional and layered, strengthening
- [Nick Eddy (1944-2026)-All-time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nick-eddy-1944-2026-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo: Fighting Irish Media) Nick Eddy, a cornerstone of Notre Dame football’s golden era and a central figure on the Irish’s 1966 national championship team, passed away this week at the age of 81. Born on August 23, 1944, and raised in Tracy, California, Eddy leaves behind a legacy defined by championship excellence, faith, and
- [Notre Dame Active Early as Transfer Portal Opens](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-active-early-as-transfer-portal-opens/) - Malachi Fields, makes a spectacular one handed catch against Pitt. Fields is just one of the transfer protal players who have hit for Marcus Freeman. (Photo: AJ Houk) The college football transfer portal officially opened Friday, and Notre Dame has wasted no time getting to work. The Fighting Irish already have eight players scheduled to
- [“2026… Run It Back”: Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame, and the Choice That Matters](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2026-run-it-back-marcus-freeman-notre-dame-and-the-choice-that-matters/) - Marcus Freeman enters the field prior to the 2022 Blue-Gold Game. (Photo by Chad Ryan) Admittedly, as NFL smoke continued to waft and Marcus Freeman remained publicly silent in the weeks since Notre Dame’s emphatic demolition of Stanford to close the 2025 regular season on November 29, there was just enough unease to make even
- [Forget Die Hard: Clausen and Golden Tate Starred in Notre Dame’s Real Christmas Eve Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/forget-die-hard-clausen-and-golden-tate-star-in-notre-dames-real-christmas-eve-game/) - (Photo: Eugene Tanner/Icon Sportswire) In the 1988 Bruce Willis film Die Hard, Christmas Eve unfolds against a backdrop of chaos, with a televised Notre Dame–USC football game playing in the background as Los Angeles police confront a hostage crisis. It was cinematic convenience—Notre Dame and USC of course have never played on December 24. But
- [FIP All-Time Irish Hero: Pat O’Dea, ND's Original Aussie Connection](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-all-time-irish-hero-pat-odea/) - Long before Notre Dame was a national brand—long before Knute Rockne, the Four Horsemen, or packed Saturdays in South Bend—the Irish found legitimacy through an unlikely pioneer from Australia. More than a century before Aussie James Rendell’s booming punts of the last two seasons, Pat O’Dea, born in Kilmore, Victoria, arrived with a legendary understanding
- [Taking 5 with Phil: Season Wrap with Special Guest Tim Prister](https://fightingirishpreview.com/taking-5-with-phil-season-wrap-with-special-guest-tim-prister/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan)
- [Through the Lens: Jeremiyah Love](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-jeremiyah-love/) - Photo gallery of Notre Dame running back and 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiyah Love.
- [That's a Wrap:  The CFP Snub](https://fightingirishpreview.com/thats-a-wrap-the-cfp-snub/)
- [The Legend We Watched Grow: Love’s Journey to the Heisman Ceremony](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-legend-we-watched-grow-loves-journey-to-the-heisman-ceremony/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) Jeremiyah Love: FIP All-Time Irish Hero Jeremiyah Love has officially cemented himself as one of the best to ever wear the blue and gold. The Notre Dame star was named a Heisman Finalist this week—an honor that feels both historic and bittersweet, because it almost certainly comes after his final snap in
- [FIP Last Thoughts☘️Championship Weekend](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-last-thoughts☘️championship-weekend/)
- [Irish Roll in Palo Alto, but the Real Drama Starts Saturday](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-roll-in-palo-alto-but-the-real-drama-starts-saturday/) - (Photo: Oliver Tapia) First and Fitzharris: A Weekly Look at Notre Dame Football The result against Stanford was never in doubt for the Irish. Despite kickoff at 10:34 p.m. eastern time and ending around 2:30 a.m., the Irish rolled against the Stanford Cardinal with a final score of 49-20. Yes, the second half was far
- [Notre Dame Strikes Gold on National Signing Day](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-strikes-gold-on-national-signing-day/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) National Signing Day for the class of 2026 delivered a major win in South Bend. All 27 committed players officially signed with Notre Dame—zero decommitments, a rarity in modern college football and a testament to Marcus Freeman’s momentum on the trail. The Irish finished with the No. 4 class nationally, according to
- [Josh Adams:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/josh-adams-all-time-irish-hero/) - ("33 Trucking" Photo by Fighting Irish Preview) While in high school in Warrington, Pennsylvania, Josh Adams rushed for 2,085 yards and 25 touchdowns, as a Sophomore. By his Senior year in 2014 he was named the Pennsylvania offensive player of the year by USA today and accepted an offer from Brian Kelly to attend Notre
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 49, Stanford 20](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-49-stanford-20/) - Photos by Oliver Tapia and Romy Mascardo
- [Their Resume Complete, Now The Irish Wait](https://fightingirishpreview.com/their-resume-complete-now-the-irish-wait/) - (Photo: Oliver Tapia) At 11:30 p.m. Eastern, with Notre Dame backed up to its own 16-yard line in punt formation, Josh Burnham — a productive defensive end moonlighting as an up-back — suddenly became a quarterback. Marty Biagi’s trickery took center stage at a moment when the Irish led just 14–0 and the late night
- [Notre Dame 49 Stanford 20: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-49-stanford-20-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Notre Dame at Stanford: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-at-stanford-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Staff Predictions: Notre Dame at Stanford](https://fightingirishpreview.com/staff-predictions-notre-dame-at-stanford/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame heads west this weekend to face a 4–7 Stanford Cardinal team in the regular-season finale. The ninth-ranked Irish enter as heavy favorites, but the stakes overshadow everything else. Job One is simple and absolute: execute the playoff mission. A loss instantly knocks Notre Dame out of the College Football Playoff
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Stanford](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-stanford-2/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) Stanford Football has struggled the last several years. And while there has been some improvement this season under interim head coach Frank Reich, their 4–7 record is evidence they are far from the program that from 2009–2018 went to 10 straight bowl games and finished in the top 10 four times. Last
- [FIP Podcast: Notre Dame at Stanford](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-notre-dame-at-stanford/)
- [The Path to a Home Playoff Game Runs Through Stanford — and Rivalry Week](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-path-to-a-home-playoff-game-runs-through-stanford-and-rivalry-week/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) On Tuesday night’s College Football Playoff ranking show, Notre Dame held firm at No. 9. With the postseason closing in, that number matters — but so does where they can still go. The Irish sit at 9–2 with one game left, Saturday at 4–7 Stanford. Win that, get to ten victories, and
- [Seventy Points of Certainty: Notre Dame Nears the Playoff Door as Love Builds  Heisman Case](https://fightingirishpreview.com/seventy-points-of-certainty-notre-dame-nears-the-playoff-door-as-love-builds-heisman-case/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) First and Fitzharris: a Weekly Look at Notre Dame Football In five furious minutes, Notre Dame set the day ablaze, and as the smoke settled, Jeremiyah Love stepped through it with the calm certainty of a man polishing a Heisman résumé in real time. If you blinked, you probably missed the Irish
- [All-Time Irish Hero: C.J. Prosise](https://fightingirishpreview.com/all-time-irish-hero-c-j-prosise/) - (Photo: Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire) C.J. Prosise didn’t arrive at Notre Dame as a future feature back. In fact, he wasn’t even in the room. Recruited as a safety out of Woodberry Forest in Virginia, Prosise spent two seasons as a wide receiver and a standout on special teams. He was athletic, dependable, and versatile
- [Irish Lose KVA, But Solid Options Remain at Linebacker](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-lose-kva-but-strong-options-remain-at-linebacker/) - Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (27) in action last week against Syracuse, before he suffered a season ending injury. (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Out for Season with Knee Injury Notre Dame announced Sunday morning that sophomore linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa has suffered a season-ending left knee injury during the Irish’s 70‑7 rout of Syracuse on
- [From 0–2 to America’s Hottest Team: How Notre Dame Roared Back Into the Playoff Chase](https://fightingirishpreview.com/from-0-2-to-americas-hottest-team-how-notre-dame-roared-back-into-the-playoff-chase/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) After starting the season 0–2, the idea that Notre Dame could deliver a 70–7 domination of a Power Four opponent at any point this season would not exactly have been at the forefront of anyone’s rational thought. Nonetheless, that is exactly what the Irish did to Syracuse this past week and after
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 70, Syracuse 7](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-70-syracuse-7/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Through the Lens: Senior Day](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-senior-day/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Notre Dame 70 Syracuse 7: That's a Senior Day Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-70-syracuse-7-thats-a-senior-day-wrap/)
- [Syracuse at Notre Dame: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/syracuse-at-notre-dame-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Staff Predictions: Notre Dame vs. Syracuse](https://fightingirishpreview.com/staff-predictions-notre-dame-vs-syracuse/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) Senior Day in South Bend arrives with Notre Dame sitting at No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings, and the reality is this: if the Irish win out, they are very likely headed to the playoffs. The path isn’t murky — it’s right in front of them. But that doesn’t mean
- [FIP Podcast: Syracuse at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-syracuse-at-notre-dame/)
- [On the Field Today, Notre Dame Beats Miami — And the Committee Knows It](https://fightingirishpreview.com/on-the-field-today-notre-dame-beats-miami-and-the-committee-knows-it/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) Caleb's Corner On Tuesday night’s College Football Playoff ranking show, Notre Dame held steady at No. 9 while Miami landed at No. 13. With both teams still alive in the 12-team postseason format, the real discussion isn’t about scenarios—it’s about who has earned their position. And right now, the committee’s verdict is
- [Taking 5 With Phil: Syracuse](https://fightingirishpreview.com/taking-5-with-phil-syracuse/)
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Syracuse](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-syracuse/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) 10-3 and champions of the Holiday bowl a year ago, Syracuse lost a lot from that team, and it shows. In 2025 they stand at 3–7 and are limping to the finish after a promising start, unraveled fast. They opened 3–1 before star transfer quarterback Steve Angeli — yes, that Steve Angeli
- [Fighting Irish Preview PODCAST:  Bye Week 2](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-bye-week-2/)
- [FIP All-Time Irish Hero: Darius Walker](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-all-time-irish-hero-darius-walker/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) Darius Walker arrived at Notre Dame with sky-high expectations — and somehow, he lived up to every one of them. A high school phenom from Buford, Georgia, Walker rushed for 5,676 yards and 91 touchdowns, leading his team to a 58–2 record, four straight state title game appearances, and three championships. His
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- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 37, Pitt 15](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-37-pitt-15/) - Photos by AJ Houk
- [Post Game Alma Mater at Pitt](https://fightingirishpreview.com/post-game-alma-mater-at-pitt/)
- [Irish Quiet the Panthers — And Crank Up the Playoff Noise](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-quiet-the-panthers-and-crank-up-the-playoff-noise/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) Phil's Fighting Irish Focus: "Three Decades Covering the Irish, a Lifetime Living Them" Pat Narduzzi said early in the week that the Notre Dame game really didn’t matter to Pittsburgh, after all Pittsburgh plays in a conference! The mighty ACC! And, Pitt no matter what against Notre Dame, can still win the
- [Natre Dame 37 Pittsburgh 15: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/natre-dame-37-pittsburgh-15-thats-a-wrap/)
- [FIP Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: Notre Dame at Pittsburgh](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-notre-dame-at-pittsburgh/)
- [FIP Staff Predictions: Notre Dame at Pittsburgh](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-staff-predictions-notre-dame-at-pittsburgh/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) With November tightening its grip on the playoff race, Notre Dame heads to Pittsburgh for one of the most anticipated matchups of the week — a ranked road showdown cranked up by the presence of College GameDay. The Irish arrive riding a seven-game winning streak, playing their best football of the season
- [FIP Podcast: Notre Dame at Pittsburgh](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-notre-dame-at-pittsburgh/)
- [FIP 101: Pittsburgh](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-101-pittsburgh/) - (Photo: Mark Albert / Icon Sportswire) University of Pittsburgh football fortunes are trending upward under 11th-year head coach Pat Narduzzi. When they last matched up against the ND in 2023, the Irish dominated the match-up in Notre Dame Stadium, 58-7. That Panther team finished the year a lowly 3-9. Last season they saw progress finishing
- [All-Time Irish Hero: Julius Jones](https://fightingirishpreview.com/all-time-irish-hero-julius-jones-2/) - (Photo Credit: John Biever/SI/Icon SMI) Last week, we spotlighted the great Autry Denson. This time, we turn to another electrifying Notre Dame running back—one who grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia: Julius Jones. Jones came from a family of seven. His father, a corrections officer, insisted that his children read the front page of
- [Irish Storm Past Navy, Eye Big Test at Pittsburgh](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-storm-past-navy-eyes-big-test-at-pittsburgh/) - Jeremyiah Love looks pleased after his two touchdown performance against Navy. (Photo: Joseph Weiser) First and Fitzharris: A weekly Look at Notre Dame Football The bad-weather trend continued at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday night as the Irish rolled through the snow and the Navy Midshipmen, 49–10. Nothing surprising here — business as usual for
- [From Chaos to Control: Irish Reclaim Edge Against Navy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/from-chaos-to-control-irish-reclaim-edge-against-navy/) - Aneyas Williams rockets to the end zone 54 yards in the 4th quarter against Navy. (Photo: Joseph Weiser) A week after a Halloween frightfest against Boston College, Notre Dame turned the page — actually finding some perfection on a night that was anything but perfect as a first half steady rain turned into a second
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 49, Navy 10](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-49-navy-10/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Through the Lens: Before the Snow](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-before-the-snow/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Notre Dame 49 Navy 10: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-49-navy-10-thats-a-wrap/)
- [FIP Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: Navy at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-navy-at-notre-dame/)
- [Staff Predictions: Navy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/staff-predictions-navy/) - (Photo: Bret Feiner) It’s game nine for the Irish, which means the Fighting Irish Preview staff is back at it. We love Notre Dame football, we love covering it, and we love talking trash while we do it. From editors to interns, writers to photographers, this team knows the game — and we’re not afraid
- [Darius Walker: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/darius-walker-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) Darius Walker was a High School phenom and one of the most celebrated running backs ever recruited to South Bend. At Buford High School just outside of Atlanta, he rushed for 5,676 yards and 91 touchdowns and led his team to a four-year record of 58-2, four state title game appearances and
- [FIP Podcast: Navy at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-navy-at-notre-dame/)
- [Notre Dame, Auburn Schedule First-Ever Series](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-auburn-schedule-first-ever-series/) - Notre Dame Football has officially announced a home-and-home series with the Auburn Tigers, marking the first-ever meetings between the two storied programs. The Irish will host Auburn at Notre Dame Stadium on September 25, 2027, before traveling to Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, for the return game on October 28, 2028. With the addition of
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Navy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/navy-101-4/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) Navy comes in at 7–1, with its only loss of the season coming last week to a tough North Texas team, 31–17, in that game Navy turned the ball over three times (2 interceptions 1 fumble) and gave up four rushing touchdowns. Notre Dame has won seven straight in the annual series,
- [Well… That Was Not Fun](https://fightingirishpreview.com/well-that-was-not-fun/) - (Photo: Bret Feiner) First and Fitzharris: A Weekly Look at Notre Dame Football Despite closing as 30.5-point favorites, the Irish were “fighting” for their season—and College Football Playoff hopes—at Chestnut Hill last Saturday. After the first half, Irish fans across the nation had flashbacks of Boston College upsets in 2002 and 1993 (I hardly remember
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 25, Boston College 10](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-25-boston-college-10/) - Photos by Bret Feiner
- [Massive Recruiting Weekend on Tap as Notre Dame Hosts USC](https://fightingirishpreview.com/massive-recruiting-weekend-on-tap-as-notre-dame-hosts-usc/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set for a top-25 showdown with USC this Saturday in South Bend — but the matchup under the lights isn’t the only big event of the weekend. The Irish are expecting more than 70 visiting prospects, including about 40 priority offensive targets and 30 defensive and
- [Autry Denson: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/autry-denson-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire) A four year monogram winner, three year starter and two time team MVP, Autry Denson is Notre Dame’s all-time leading rusher with 4,318 yards. Born in Lauderdale, Florida, Denson came to South Bend in 1995 at the invitation of Lou Holtz, and as a man of deep faith Notre
- [Notre Dame 25 Boston College 10: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-25-boston-college-10-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Haunted but Victorious: Notre Dame Survives a Fright in Chestnut Hill](https://fightingirishpreview.com/haunted-but-victorious-notre-dame-survives-a-fright-in-chestnut-hill/) - (Photo: Bret Feiner) It was Halloween weekend, and Notre Dame spent much of Saturday afternoon playing like they’d seen a ghost. A 29.5-point favorite over Boston College, the Irish stumbled through four quarters of miscues, missed kicks, and mental errors before finally staggering out of Alumni Stadium with a 25–10 win, a victory wrapped in
- [FIP Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: Notre Dame at Boston College](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-notre-dame-at-boston-college/)
- [FIP Podcast: Notre Dame at Boston College](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-notre-dame-at-boston-college/)
- [FIP Staff Predictions: Notre Dame at Boston College](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-staff-predictions-notre-dame-at-boston-college/) - After a statement win over a ranked USC team and a much-needed bye week, Notre Dame heads to Boston for its eighth game of the season. The matchup looks one-sided on paper — Boston College enters at 1–7 and has struggled in nearly every phase. For Notre Dame, this is a chance to stay sharp,
- [Boston College 101](https://fightingirishpreview.com/boston-college-101-2/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) Coaching veteran Bill O’Brien is in his second season at Boston College, bringing with him more than three decades of experience across the college and professional ranks. O’Brien’s coaching résumé is extensive — head coach at both Penn State and the Houston Texans, and offensive coordinator roles at Georgia Tech, Duke, and
- [All-Time Irish Hero: Frank Leahy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/all-time-irish-hero-frank-leahy/) - (Robin Alam, Icon Sportswire) With a career winning percentage of .864—second only to Knute Rockne—Frank Leahy is one of the most accomplished coaches in college football history and is a Notre Dame legend. Born August 27, 1908, in O’Neill, Nebraska, Leahy grew up in Winner, South Dakota before finishing high school in Omaha. He excelled
- [Sorting Out the 12-Team Playoff Picture](https://fightingirishpreview.com/sorting-out-the-12-team-playoff-picture/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) First and Fitzharris: A Weekly Look at Notre Dame Football Since the Irish had a bye on Saturday, you might have thought there wouldn’t be a First and Fitzharris column this week. Fortunately for you, you’re mistaken! The first College Football Playoff rankings drop on November 4, 2025, with the final bracket
- [From Leahy to Karma: The Irish-Eagles Rivalry](https://fightingirishpreview.com/from-leahy-to-karma-the-irish-eagles-rivalry/) - Notre Dame and Boston College last played each other on November 19, 2022. The Irish prevailed that day, in the snow, 44-0. (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame and Boston College have met on the field 27 times, with the Irish leading the overall series 18–9. From 2002 to 2008, Boston College owned the Irish, winning
- [Kelly Resigns: The Five Stages of  Acceptance](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kelly-resigns-the-five-phases-of-betrayal/) - It has been a long season and my wedding anniversary (and it's a big one) coincided with the end of the regular season. Great time to take a few days off after the ND football beat grind of the last 13 weeks, after all I was already in Palo Alto for the Stanford finale. So
- [Taking 5 With Phil: Bye Week 2](https://fightingirishpreview.com/taking-5-with-phil-bye-week-2/)
- [Did ND 'Steal' Frank Leahy From Boston College?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/did-nd-steal-frank-leahy-from-boston-college/) - (South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame) By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview Renowned for hard work, attention to detail and innovation, Frank Leahy is a football coaching legend. He had played for Rockne from 1928-1930 and learned much about the game from him. But Before returning to ND to Coach in 1941, he had
- ["Seven Games In": A Fighting Irish Tale](https://fightingirishpreview.com/seven-games-in-a-fighting-irish-tale/) - The FIP Poet Strikes again Seven Games In All offseason the buzz was immense,This team has the tools, the drive, the good sense.CJ Carr, arm so precise,And a defense built to suffocate twice. But down in Miami, things they went wrong,The Irish stumbled before too long.Then A&M struck late to win,And season’s doubts came creeping
- [Notre Dame Drowns USC to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-drowns-usc-to-keep-its-playoff-hopes-alive/) - Jeremiyah Love averaged 9.5 yards per carry against the Trojans. (Photo: Chad Ryan) First and Fitzharris: A Weekly Look at Notre Dame Football with Connor Fitzharris A rivalry game, two teams fighting for their playoff lives. The vibe in the crowd was electric, the battle on the field epic and my ND hoodie was soaked
- [FIP All-Time Irish Hero: Bob Crable](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-all-time-irish-hero-bob-crable/) - (Photo: National Football Foundation) Few players have ever worn the gold helmet with more pride — and none made more tackles — than Bob Crable, Notre Dame’s all-time leader in stops and one of the fiercest linebackers ever to play for the Irish. A two-time consensus All-American and team captain in both 1980 and 1981,
- [Rain and Rivalry: Irish Outrun USC in Classic Showdown](https://fightingirishpreview.com/rain-and-rivalry-irish-outrun-usc-in-classic-showdown/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Until about an hour before kickoff, the story in South Bend wasn’t just a top-25 showdown between two historic rivals — it was whether the game would even be played. Thunderstorms stretched all the way from Omaha to Osceola. About a hundred or so sportswriters sat in the press box nine floors
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 34, USC 24](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-34-usc-24/) - Photos by Chad Ryan and Joseph Weiser
- [Through the Lens: Pregame Pics](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-pregame-pics/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Notre Dame 34  USC 24:  That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-34-usc-24-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Staff Predictions: Notre Dame vs. USC](https://fightingirishpreview.com/staff-predictions-notre-dame-vs-usc/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) It’s now game seven, and the Irish have been steadily gaining momentum each week. This Saturday, the Irish host a 5-1, No. 20 USC team in South Bend in a matchup that plays a pivotal role in Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff hopes. As always, the Fighting Irish Preview staff weighs in
- [FIP Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: USC at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-usc-at-notre-dame/)
- [FIP Podcast: USC at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-usc-at-notre-dame/)
- [Chicken Soup Fueled a Fighting Irish Miracle at '79 Cotton Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/chicken-soup-fueled-an-irish-miracle-at-79-cotton-bowl/) - Montana to Haines: the winning play. (Pristineauction.com By: Phil Houk 25 points and four lead changes in the last two minutes, playoff football, overtime, the two best young quarterbacks in the league combining for seven TD passes and 686 yards passing. Gunslingers Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen left it all on the field and put
- [Fighting Irish Preview All-Time Irish Hero: Joe Montana](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-all-time-irish-hero-joe-montana/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) Joe Montana came to Notre Dame out of Monongahela, Pennsylvania, in 1974. At the time, Ara Parseghian was still the head man in South Bend, and was fresh off national championships in 1966 and 1973. Montana was a promising recruit, but under NCAA rules at the time, freshmen couldn’t play varsity football,
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101-Southern Cal](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-southern-cal-2/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) USC is led by Lincoln Riley, now in his fourth season at the helm. The Trojans enter this week at 5–1, having dropped a 34–32 battle at Illinois two weeks ago before righting the ship with a dominant 31–13 win last week at home over Michigan. The win was impressive across the
- [Taking Five With Phil](https://fightingirishpreview.com/taking-five-with-phil/)
- [Notre Dame–USC:  Legends, Titles, and Tradition](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-usc-legends-titles-and-tradition/) - ND and USC clashed in a classic last season in the LA Coliseum (Photo: Jahn Mattera) Back in 1926, the Notre Dame–USC series was born from both schools’ ambition to add a “national” opponent to their schedules, and Mrs. Knute Rockne’s desire to luxuriate in some Southern California sunshine every other year. The notion is
- [Irish Hitting Their Stride Ahead of USC Clash](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-hitting-their-stride-ahead-of-usc-clash/) - Eli Rairdon hauls in a CJ Carr strike in the 4th quarter Saturday. (Photo: Joe Weiser) First and Fitzharris A weekly look at Notre Dame Football with Connor Fitzharris Notre Dame continues to do what’s needed to keep its push for the College Football Playoff hopes alive: win. After a slow offensive start against NC
- [With Room to Improve:  Focus Shifts to USC](https://fightingirishpreview.com/with-room-to-improve-focus-shifts-to-usc/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) Phil's Fighting Irish Focus There was some ugly, there was some bad, but mostly there was a lot of good as Notre Dame rolled to a 36-7 win over North Carolina State on Saturday, pushing the Irish’s winning streak to four. The familiar mix of mistakes and mastery—red-zone miscues, short yardage woes,
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 36, NC State 7](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-36-nc-state-7/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Through the Lens: Saturday Scenes](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-saturday-scenes/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Notre Dame 36  North Carolina St. 7:  That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-36-north-carolina-st-7-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Taking 5 With Phil](https://fightingirishpreview.com/taking-5-with-phil/)
- [FIP Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: NC State at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/last-thoughts-before-kickoff-nc-state-at-notre-dame/)
- [Joe Montana:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/joe-montana-all-time-irish-hero/) - Joe Montana came to Notre Dame out of Monongahela, Pa. in 1974, and he actually had a hard time winning a starting job for the Irish, apparently due to poor performances in practice. But when Joe Montana hit the playing field his performances were amazing and his comeback victories are the stuff that has turned
- [FIP Podcast: North Carolina State at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-north-carolina-state-at-notre-dame/)
- [FIP Staff Predictions:  North Carolina State at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-staff-predictions-north-carolina-state-at-notre-dame/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) It’s now game six, and Notre Dame has won three straight. This week, the Irish host a 4-2 NC State team in South Bend. Here’s how the Fighting Irish Preview staff sees it playing out: Phillip Houk – Senior Editor Just in case you’ve missed every video, article, and social media post
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: North Carolina St.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-north-carolina/) - (Photo: David John Griffin-Icon Sportswire) Thirteen-year head coach Dave Doeren’s North Carolina State Wolfpack enter this week at 4-2, coming off a dominant 56-10 win over FCS Campbell. NC State boasts a solid victory over #19 Virginia, 35-31 in Week 2, proving they can compete with ranked opponents. Their two losses this season came against
- [All-Time Irish Hero: Jerome Bettis](https://fightingirishpreview.com/all-time-irish-hero-jerome-bettis/) - Jerome Bettis at the January 2025 CFP Championship game. (Photo Chad Ryan) At 5-foot-11 and 252 pounds, Jerome Bettis was already a force of nature when Lou Holtz brought him to Notre Dame in 1990. A Detroit native and the youngest of three children, Bettis didn’t even start playing football until high school—his first passion
- [Defense Leads, Carr Evolves: Notre Dame Finds An Identity](https://fightingirishpreview.com/defense-leads-carr-develops-notre-dame-finds-its-identity/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Caleb’s Corner: The Defense Marcus Freeman Envisioned Has Arrived This is the defense Marcus Freeman envisioned when he hired Chris Ash, one not much different from the Al Golden models of 2023 and 2024. After weeks of frustration, adjustments, and questions, Notre Dame finally looks like a team that knows what it
- [Saturday in South Bend: Irish Defense Reigns](https://fightingirishpreview.com/saturday-in-south-bend-irish-defense-reigns/) - Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore (15), had two interceptions in his return from injury. (Photo by Chad Ryan). First and Fitzharris - a weekly look at Notre Dame Football with Connor Fitzharris Another week down, and another week the Irish defense showed signs of dominance. Saturday afternoon in South Bend, Indiana, the Irish defense stole
- [Through the Lens: Fans, The Band and Victory](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-stadium-snaps/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [In South Bend, Defense is Back in Style](https://fightingirishpreview.com/in-south-bend-defense-is-back-in-style/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) On a day when Notre Dame’s offense showed a few cracks, the Irish defense strutted back into the spotlight — fierce, disciplined, and dominant. In the 28–7 win over Boise State, Notre Dame didn’t dazzle; they bullied. The kind of win that smells like "old-school" Irish football — circa 2024. The defense
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 28, Boise State 7](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-28-boise-state-7/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Notre Dame 28  Boise St. 7: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-28-boise-st-7-thats-a-wrap/)
- [FIP Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: Boise St. at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-boise-st-at-notre-dame/)
- [FIP Podcast: Boise State at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-boise-state-at-notre-dame/)
- [FIP Staff Predictions: Notre Dame vs. Boise State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-staff-predictions-notre-dame-vs-boise-state/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) After a rough start with a bunch of early-season misfires, the staff—and the Irish—are finally rolling. Game five brings Notre Dame back home to South Bend to face a 3-1 Boise State team that’s been racking up points but shows some defensive cracks. Here’s how the Fighting Irish Preview crew sees it
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Boise State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-boise-state/) - (Photos: Icon Sportswire: Kenneth Rutt) With the Irish on a roll, could Boise State, in its first ever meeting with ND, be a trap game for the Irish? A CFP participant last year, Boise opened 2025 with a surprisingly lopsided 34-7 loss at South Florida. Since then, the Broncos have rebounded with three straight wins,
- [All-Time Irish Hero: Michael Stonebreaker](https://fightingirishpreview.com/all-time-irish-hero-michael-stonebreaker/) - (National Football Foundation) With a name like Stonebreaker, destiny seemed to have already picked his path. Growing up in River Ridge, Louisiana, Michael David Stonebreaker quickly made a name for himself as one of the state’s premier high school football players at John Curtis Christian School. The dominant linebacker helped the Patriots claim three state
- [Irish Defense Takes Strides in Rout of Razorbacks](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-defense-takes-strides-in-rout-of-razorbacks/) - Adon Shuler (8), shown here last season with Riley Leonard (13), was a key player in Notre Dame's defensive resurgence against Arkansas. (Photo: Chad Ryan) First and Fitzharris/ A weekly look at Notre Dame Football with Connor Fitzharris Coming into Saturday, the Arkansas Razorbacks boasted a top-five offense based on efficiency. That all changed when
- [College Football World Beware—The 2025 Irish Have Arrived](https://fightingirishpreview.com/college-football-world-beware-the-2025-irish-have-arrived/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) The home crowd in Fayetteville didn’t need to wait for the final whistle. By the time the third quarter ticked away, Razorback fans were streaming for the exits, leaving behind a stage for Notre Dame to finally show what it looks like when just about everything clicks. For the first time in
- [Notre Dame 56 Arkansas 13: Thats A Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-56-arkansas-13-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: Notre Dame at Arkansas](https://fightingirishpreview.com/9939-2/)
- [FIP Staff Predictions: Notre Dame vs. Arkansas](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-staff-predictions-notre-dame-vs-arkansas/) - Begorrah! 6-0 a week ago and the Guinness ban has been lifted by our benevolent leader! Now it’s game four, and Notre Dame needs to grab a tough road win in their first ever visit to Fayetteville, Arkansas. Here’s how the Fighting Irish Preview staff see it playing out: Phillip Houk – Senior Editor A
- [FIP Podcast: Notre Dame at Arkansas](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-notre-dame-at-arkansas/)
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101-Arkansas](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-arkansas/) - (Photos: Icon Sportswire) Arkansas enters this week at 2-2. The Razorbacks opened the season with dominant home wins over Alabama A&M and Arkansas State but have since stumbled in back-to-back road games, falling 41-35 at Ole Miss and 32-31 at Memphis. Against Memphis las week, Arkansas led most of the night before the game slipped
- [All-Time Irish Hero: Dave Casper](https://fightingirishpreview.com/all-time-irish-hero-dave-casper/) - (Photo: WikiCommons) Dave Casper’s path to greatness was anything but ordinary. A high school star in Elgin, Illinois, and later Chilton, Wisconsin, he was a member of the 1969 Chilton High School team that outscored opponents 363–0. He arrived at Notre Dame not heavily recruited, and even the Irish at first passed on him. It
- [Carr, Love, and Price Dazzle, Defense Disappoints](https://fightingirishpreview.com/carr-love-and-price-dazzle-defense-disappoints/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) Caleb’s CornerA weekly look at Notre Dame football Notre Dame gets its first winThe Irish finally got in the win column this past Saturday, taking down Purdue in South Bend. Notre Dame showed flashes of dominance, but there’s still plenty of work to do if they want to compete at a high
- [Irish Offense Roars, Defense Still Searching](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-offense-roars-defense-still-searching/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) First and FitzharrisA weekly look at Notre Dame football with Connor Fitzharris Notre Dame finally broke through for its first win of 2025, and while the offense shined, the defense still left plenty of questions heading into Arkansas. The Irish notched their first victory of the season thanks to Jeremiyah Love and
- [A First Meeting, But Not Without History: Holtz and the Hogs](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-first-meeting-but-not-without-history-holtz-and-the-hogs/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) This weekend, Notre Dame and Arkansas will square off on the gridiron for the very first time. With no history between the schools, the matchup feels like a clean slate—but the programs do share a unique bond through one of the most beloved coaches in college football history. Lou Holtz, forever remembered
- [Love & Price Show Headlines Irish Offensive Explosion](https://fightingirishpreview.com/love-price-show-headlines-irish-offensive-explosion-against-purdue/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) From the first play of the game, when CJ Carr hit Malachi Fields in stride for a 66-yard touchdown, it was clear Notre Dame’s offense had arrived. Carr finished an ultra-efficient 10-of-12 for 223 yards and two touchdowns. But it was the dynamic duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price that stole
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 56 Purdue 30](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-56-purdue-30/) - All Photos by AJ Houk
- [Notre Dame 56 Purdue 30:  That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-56-purdue-30-thats-a-wrap/)
- [FIP Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: Purdue at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-purdue-at-notre-dame/)
- [FIP Podcast: Purdue at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-purdue-at-notre-dame/)
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-purdue/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Purdue enters Saturday at 2–1 under first-year head coach Barry Odom, who came over after leading UNLV to a 10–3 season in 2025. The Boilermakers opened the year with a 31–0 shutout of Ball State, followed by a 34–17 win vs. Southern Illinois. Last week, Purdue dropped their Big Ten opener to
- [Bryant Young:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/bryant-young-all-time-irish-hero/) - One of the most dominant defensive linemen in Notre Dame history, Bryant Young arrived from Chicago Heights in 1990 and wasted little time making his presence felt. With a rare mix of size, strength, and speed, he quickly became the anchor of the Irish defensive front. Young was a four-year monogram winner and three-year starter,
- [Fighting Irish Preview Staff Predictions: Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-staff-predictions-purdue/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) It’s now Week Four and Notre Dame looks to get their first win of the season as they host the Purdue Boilermakers in South Bend. Staff predictions so far in 2025, to be blunt have been bad, really bad. FIP founder Phil Houk is not happy about that. Check out his merciless
- [0–2 and Out of Excuses](https://fightingirishpreview.com/0-2-and-out-of-excuses/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) Caleb’s CornerCaleb Conrad takes on the Fighting Irish The Irish are 0–2 and out of excuses — can they right the ship? Notre Dame’s season hangs by a thread. A heart-stopping 41–40 loss to Texas A&M has the Irish reeling. Sitting at 0–2 and slipping to No. 24 in the AP Poll,
- [Two Fixes to Save Notre Dame’s Season](https://fightingirishpreview.com/two-fixes-to-save-notre-dames-season/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) First and FitzharrisA weekly look at Notre Dame football with Connor Fitzharris The Irish offense is rolling, but if Notre Dame wants to salvage a playoff push, the defense has to find answers — fast. In the end, it did not matter how many points CJ Carr and the offense put up
- [Through the Lens: Texas A&M 41, Notre Dame 40](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-texas-am-41-notre-dame-40/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Through The Lens: Prelude](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-prelude/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Irish Season Hangs in the Balance as Defense Struggles](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-season-hangs-in-the-balance-as-defense-struggles/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) Winning football games is a hard thing to do. What seemed easy and routine in 2024 has become maddeningly difficult in 2025. The Fighting Irish are battling, but every mistake is now magnified, and through two games every drive has felt like an uphill climb. What was supposed to be an outstanding
- [Texas A&M 41 Notre Dame 40: That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/texas-am-41-notre-dame-40-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Texas A&M at Notre Dame: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/texas-am-at-notre-dame-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [South Bend Swarm: Elite Talent Descends on Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/south-bend-swarm-elite-talent-descends-on-notre-dame/) - This Saturday, Notre Dame will host one of the most important recruiting events in program history. With around 70 top recruits expected on campus for the Irish’s first home game against No. 18 Texas A&M, the energy and stakes couldn’t be higher. Several elite recruits and commitments will be in attendance: Javian Osborne – Notre
- [FIP Podcast: Texas A&M at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-texas-am-at-notre-dame/)
- [Fighting Irish Preview Staff Predictions: Texas A&M](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-staff-predictions-texas-am/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame returns from a bye week still searching for its first win of 2025. The No. 16 Texas A&M Aggies come to South Bend for the Irish home opener under the lights at Notre Dame Stadium. Here’s how the Fighting Irish Preview staff sees it playing out: PHILLIP HOUK – Senior
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Texas A&M](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-texas-am/) - (Photo credit: Icon Sportswire) Last year, Texas A&M finished 8-5 under second-year head coach Mike Elko, capping the season with a 38-20 win over Utah in the Independence Bowl. The Aggies are now at at 2–0 in 2025 and ranked 16th after opening with victories over UTSA (42-24) and Utah State (44-22), carrying momentum into
- [Notre Dame Has One Job: Don’t Go 0–2](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-has-one-job-dont-go-0-2/) - (Photo: AJ Houk) After a Week One loss, Notre Dame stands at an early-season crossroads this week against 2-0 #17, Texas A & M. Dropping an opener to a highly ranked opponent on the road, as the Irish did at Miami, doesn’t derail season goals—especially in the expanded playoff era. But history says one thing
- [Tim Brown:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tim-brown-all-time-irish-hero/) - Tim Brown at the 2024 Notre Dame v. IU playoff game. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire) One of the most electrifying athletes in Notre Dame football history nearly never played the game at all. Growing up in Dallas, Tim Brown was forbidden by his mother to join the Woodrow Wilson High School football team as a freshman,
- [FIP PODCAST-Bye Week #1](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-bye-week-1-2/)
- [Notre Dame, Friendship, and Jimmy Buffett: A Gameday Memory](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-friendship-and-jimmy-buffett-a-gameday-memory/) - (Photo: WikiCommons) Two years ago this week, we lost the voice that had served as so much of the soundtrack to my life for the last 50 years. The news broke overnight, and on the morning of September 2, 2023—a Saturday—I woke up at my sister’s house near South Bend already in full Fighting Irish
- [Carr Delivers in Loss, Irish Need Answers Fast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/carr-delivers-but-irish-need-answers-fast/) - (Photo credit: AJ Houk) Ever since Notre Dame wrapped up its epic 2024 season, the hype started to build for the 2025 opener—and for good reason. The Miami game looked to be the toughest test on Notre Dame’s schedule. Well, the pundits got that one right. On a rainy Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium,
- [Miami 27 Notre Dame 24: That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/miami-27-notre-d-24-thats-a-wrap/)
- [CJ Carr fueled Comeback Falls Short in Notre Dame Opener](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dames-valiant-comeback-falls-short-in-carrs-debut/) - CJ Carr (13) in first quarter action (Photo Credit: AJ Houk) Notre Dame kicked off their season where the Irish achieved their last win of the season a year ago, at rainy Hard Rock Stadium. This time-around, however, it was a true road game for the Irish as they squared off against the Miami Hurricanes.
- [FIP Last Thoughts Before Kickoff:  Notre Dame at Miami](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-notre-dame-at-miami/)
- [FIP Podcast: Notre Dame at Miami](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-notre-dame-at-miami/)
- [Fighting Irish Preview Staff Predictions: Miami](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-staff-predictions-miami/) - It’s Week One, and the stage is set for a primetime showdown between two Top 10 programs as No. 6 Notre Dame travels to face No. 10 Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday night. The Hurricanes enter with a roster reloaded through the transfer portal, while the Irish look to build on last season’s
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Miami](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-miami/) - (Photo credit: Icon Sportswire) Last year Miami rolled to a 9-0 start before dropping three of their final four games to finish 10-3. In their last outing, the Hurricanes fell 42-41 to Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Head coach Mario Cristobal, now in his fourth season, was busy in the offseason rebuilding a roster
- [Coley O'Brien (1948-2025): All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/coley-obrien-1948-2025-all-time-irish-hero/) - Coley O’Brien, best remembered for stepping in at quarterback to help Notre Dame secure the 1966 national championship, passed away recently at the age of 76. A native of McLean, Virginia, O’Brien joined Ara Parseghian’s roster almost by chance, after meeting the legendary coach at a banquet in Washington, D.C. Though a diabetic and not
- [From Recruit to QB1: Carr’s Time Has Arrived](https://fightingirishpreview.com/from-recruit-to-qb1-carrs-time-has-arrived/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) On August 19, Notre Dame finally put an end to its quarterback drama, announcing redshirt freshman CJ Carr as the starting quarterback for the Fighting Irish. What had seemed like Carr’s job all along turned into a true battle when sophomore Kenny Minchey pushed him to the wire, leaving fans restless. Just
- [All Eyes on the Irish: High Hopes to Break 37-Year Title Drought](https://fightingirishpreview.com/all-eyes-on-the-irish-high-hopes-to-break-37-year-title-drought/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) The Long Wait Since 1988 In 1988, Lou Holtz’s Fighting Irish, led by stars like Tony Rice and Chris Zorich, rolled to a perfect 12-0 season and captured the National Championship. That was 37 years ago—the last time Notre Dame climbed to the top of the college football world. Back then, gas
- [Terry Hanratty:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/terry-hanratty-all-time-irish-hero/) - (National Football Foundation) By a wide margin, Notre Dame holds the distinction of having the most players inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, with 50 Fighting Irish greats enshrined. This season, we’re spotlighting a few of those legends, beginning with the program’s most recent inductee—Terry Hanratty, Class of 2025. The Early Years: A
- [Freeman Frenzy: Irish Striking Gold in 2026 Class](https://fightingirishpreview.com/freeman-frenzy-irish-striking-gold-in-2026-class/) - (Photo credit: Chad Ryan) Four-star after four-star, with a few elusive five-stars sprinkled in, Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame are on a recruiting tear. With the nation’s No. 3 class for 2026, the Irish have capitalized on the momentum of their national championship appearance to assemble one of the deepest and most talented group of
- [Through the Lens: Wednesday Practice](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-wednesday-practice-2/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Through the Lens: Fall Camp Day 3](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-fall-camp-day-3-2/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Through the Lens: Fall Camp Day 2](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-fall-camp-day-2-2/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Through The Lens: Irish Open Fall Camp](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-irish-open-fall-camp/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Notre Dame to Face Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in 2026 Shamrock Series](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-to-face-wisconsin-at-lambeau-field-in-2026-shamrock-series/) - (Photo: Wikicommons) Notre Dame Football is headed to historic Lambeau Field, finally. Notre Dame announce today that the Irish will face Wisconsin on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in the latest installment of the Shamrock Series, with the game airing nationally on NBC and Peacock. Originally slated for 2020 but postponed due to COVID-19, this long-anticipated
- [Notre Dame Sets 2025 Home Kickoff Times with Trio of Night Games](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-sets-2025-home-kickoff-times-with-trio-of-night-games/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame has released its 2025 home football schedule start times today. The slate will be highlighted by three primetime contests. These matchups include games against Texas A&M, USC, and Navy, each scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and broadcast nationally on NBC. In total, Notre Dame will host seven
- [Malachi Fields: Notre Dame’s Under-the-Radar Transfer Who Could Lead the WR Room in 2025](https://fightingirishpreview.com/malachi-fields-notre-dames-under-the-radar-transfer-who-could-lead-the-wr-room-in-2025/) - (Photo: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire) From Two-Star Recruit to Potential WR1 in South Bend Notre Dame has made several big additions through the transfer portal in recent years, but one name that hasn’t received enough attention is Malachi Fields, a graduate transfer wide receiver from Virginia. Fields, will arrive in South Bend in June and
- [Notre Dame and Clemson Ink 12-Year Series](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-and-clemson-ink-12-year-series/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Notre Dame football announced today that it has committed to a 12 year home and home series with another college football blue blood. Notre Dame and Clemson have agreed to a 12-game, home-and-home series beginning in 2027 and running through 2038—one matchup every season. The series builds on their existing ACC scheduling
- [Notre Dame 2025 NFL Draft "Cheat Sheet"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-player-2025-nfl-draft-cheat-sheet/) - 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 had 532 players drafted, the most of any college program. Draft numbers are often a solid indicator of a program's historical depth and talent, and
- [Remembering Eric Penick](https://fightingirishpreview.com/remembering-eric-penick-2/) - (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 starting running back in 1973, Penick scored two of the most important touchdowns in the storied history of Notre Dame football. Penick’s legacy extends far
- [Impact and Versatility:  That "Dude" is Charles Jagusah](https://fightingirishpreview.com/impact-and-versatility-that-dude-is-charles-jagusah/) - 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 a bit of a surprise when the open job for the season's final game was won by true freshman Charles Jagusah. After all, Jagusah had
- [Carr, Angeli, and Minchey Shine in the 94th Blue-Gold Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/carr-angeli-and-minchey-all-shine-in-the-94th-blue-gold-game/) - (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 year, the Blue-Gold game had a different format: three periods consisting of four drives, and two eight-minute intermissions. With this new format, each quarterback was
- [Ara Parseghian: A Legacy of Principle](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ara-parseghian-a-legacy-of-principle/) - How a legendary coach shaped lives far beyond the field The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, sparked a national reckoning with racial injustice. Citizens took to the streets in protest, and voices from across the country—including those from the world of sports—rose to meet the moment. Coaches, long regarded
- [Quarterback Battle to Headline 2025 Blue-Gold Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/quarterback-battle-to-headline-2025-blue-gold-game/) - 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 display that day was the quarterback play of Steve Angeli (17-25-0, 228 yards, 2 TD), Kenny Minchey (12-19-1, 123 yards, 1 TD) and CJ Carr
- [Notre Dame Welcomes 18 New Faces for Spring Practice](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-welcomes-18-new-faces-for-spring-practice/) - (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 freshmen set to participate, the spring provides a fresh opportunity for these newcomers to showcase their skills and make an immediate impact. Here’s a closer
- [Through the Lens: Spring Practice 3/26/25](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-wednesday-practice/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Knute Rockne's Legacy: Football....and Aviation](https://fightingirishpreview.com/rocknes-legacy-football-and-aviation/) - 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 look at Rockne's lasting impact, not just on the game of football but also on the field of aviation. On the cold morning of March
- [2025 First Spring Practice Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2025-first-spring-practice-wrap/)
- [UNFORGETTING KNUTE ROCKNE](https://fightingirishpreview.com/unforgetting-knute-rockne/) - Knute Rockne (1888-1931), standing by a small airplane in a hangar in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo: Courtesy of Rockne of Ages) Editor's note: To commemorate the 91st anniversary of the tragic death of Knute Rockne on March 31, 1931. Jeffrey G. Harrell, author of Rockne of Ages and As God's Witness: the Death of Knute Rockne
- [Knute Rockne's Immortal Truth](https://fightingirishpreview.com/knute-rocknes-immortal-truth/) - Rockne "the pitchman", representing Studebaker automobiles. Photo Courtesy of Augie's Locker Room Editor's Note: March 31, 2023 marks the 92nd anniversary of the tragic death of Knute Rockne in a plane crash. Noted Rockne historian Jeffrey G. Harrell penned this piece on Rockne's legacy, exclusively for Fighting Irish Preview. Some who knew him swore he
- [Marcus Freeman Sees 2024 Success as 2025 Foundation](https://fightingirishpreview.com/marcus-freeman-sees-2024-run-as-his-programs-2025-foundation/) - (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 will culminate on April 13, 2025, with the 94th annual Blue-Gold Game. The sort portion of first practice session Wednesday (March 19) that the media
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Steve Angeli](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-steve-angeli/) - Steve Angeli delivers in the 2025 Orange Bowl win over Penn State. (Photo: Chad Ryan) Editor's note: Over the next few weeks Fighting Irish Preview will help get you ready for the Spring by taking a look at each of the candidates contending to take over at quarterback, this coming season. 6-2, 208 Steve Angeli,
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame First Spring Practice](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-first-spring-practice/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Fighting Cancer](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-cancer/) - Editor's note: In July of 2023 I published A Notre Dame Story that chronicled my son's determination to get a Notre Dame degree , a process that coincided with some tumultuous events in my life, including a battle I had with cancer. That story is among the most widely read stories ever published by Fighting
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101-CJ Carr](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-cj-carr/) - (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 and Fighting Irish Preview 101-Kenney Minchey As a highly touted quarterback prospect and the grandson of a former Michigan head coach (1995-2007) Lloyd Carr ,
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Kenny Minchey](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-kenny-minchey/) - 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 quarterback position in 2025. In case you missed it, here is the first installment: Fighting Irish Preview 101: Steve Angeli It sometimes seems that redshirt
- [John Shumate (1952-2025):  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/john-shumate-1952-2025-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Notre Dame Athletics) Brokaw, Clay, Dantley, Novak and "the Big Shu", John Shumate. The names of the Notre Dame starting five still roll of my tongue 51 years after they became the talk of the college basketball world after ending UCLA's 88 game win streak. Most prominent in my mind from that group is the
- [Golden Wins 2024 Broyles Award After Leading Dominant Notre Dame Defense](https://fightingirishpreview.com/golden-wins-2024-broyles-award-after-leading-dominant-notre-dame-defense/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Al Golden, who shortly after the conclusion of the 2024-25 season headed back to the NFL to become the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals, has been named the winner of the 2024 Broyles Award, given annually to the nation’s top assistant coach. He joins Bob Diaco (2012) as the second Notre
- [Fighting Irish 101:  Texas A&M](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-texas-am/) - (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire) 7-6 a year ago and just six wins the season before and in College Station, Texas, out the door went Jimbo Fisher with that famous $77 million security blanket. This week, Texas A&M will debut their shiny new head coach, Mike Elko. Elko of course is no stranger to ND.
- [Fighting Irish 101: Northern Illinois](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-northern-illinois/) - (Photo credit: Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire) Thomas Hammock's Northern Illinois Huskies were 7-6 a year ago and winners of the Camellia Bowl over Arkansas State. They have won seven of their last nine, and last season managed a win over power four opponent Boston College in overtime. Last week they hammered Western Illinois at home 54-15.
- [Notre Dame’s Super Bowl Legacy: From Hornung to Montana to Tranquill](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dames-super-bowl-legacy-from-hornung-to-montana-to-tranquill/) - Drue Tranquill (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire) Drue Tranquill started his NFL career as an LA Charger in 2019, but tested free agency after the 2022 season. Hungry for a a shot at a Super Bowl and confident in in his skills he rolled the dice and signed a one year deal with the Chiefs.
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 23, Ohio State 34](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-23-ohio-state-34/) - Photos by AJ Houk
- [Iron Sharpens Iron:  Notre Dame's Season Journey](https://fightingirishpreview.com/iron-sharpens-iron-notre-dames-2025-journey/) - Riley Leonard, Marcus Freeman and Jack Kiser (L-R), face the media after their 34-23 loss to Ohio State in the CFP championship game, January 20, 2025 in Atlanta. Reporter for The Athletic, Pete Sampson is in the foreground. (Photo: Phil Houk) The heartbreak was palpable. Notre Dame had just fallen to Ohio State in the
- [Through the Lens: CFP Game Day Fan Fest](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-cfp-game-day-fan-fest/) - Notre Dame fans braved the below freezing temperatures to attend the CFP Fan Fest at the Home Depot Backyard before the start of the CFP National Championship game on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Fan Fest featured concerts, performances by the Notre Dame and Ohio State marching bands a pregame tailgate and a
- [Through the Lens: CFP National Championship](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-cfp-national-championship/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Ohio State 34 Notre Dame 23: That'a a National Championship Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ohio-state-34-notre-dame-23-thata-a-national-championship-wrap/)
- [Notre Dame v. Ohio State: Last Thoughts- The National Championship Edition](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-v-ohio-state-last-thoughts-the-national-championship-edition/)
- [Coach Press Conference Recap from Atlanta](https://fightingirishpreview.com/coach-press-conference-recap-from-atlanta/)
- [FIP Podcast:  Irish v. Buckeyes-The National Championship Edition](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-irish-v-buckeyes-the-national-championship-edition/)
- [Fighting Irish Preview 101: Ohio State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-101-ohio-state/) - (Photo: Icon Sportswire) Ohio State enters this matchup with a 13-2 record. Their two losses came against Michigan in their regular-season finale, 13-10, and mid-season at Oregon, 32-31. In the College Football Playoff, the Buckeyes have been dominant, defeating Tennessee 42-17, avenging their loss to Oregon 41-21, and beating Texas 28-14 last week. The Buckeyes
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- [Notre Dame at USC: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-at-usc-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
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- [FIP Podcast: Notre Dame v. Army](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-notre-dame-v-army/)
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- [FIP Podcast: Florida State at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-florida-state-at-notre-dame/)
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- [FIP Podcast: Stanford at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-stanford-at-notre-dame/)
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- [FIP Podcast: Louisville at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-louisville-at-notre-dame/)
- [Fighting Irish 101: Louisville](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-louisville-2/) - Louisville is 3-0 and ranked one slot ahead of Notre Dame in the AP Top 25 at 15th. They have defeated Austin Peay 62-0, Jacksonville State 49-14 and last week ND opponent Georgia Tech went down 31-19. Each of the three games was played in the comfort of their home field. 2nd year head coach
- [Lou Holtz:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/lou-holtz-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo: Joseph Weiser) When Lou Holtz was growing up in East Liverpool, Ohio, he was taught by the Sisters of Notre Dame. Each day as the students in his school went to recess the good nuns , required they do so to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March. While a kid, Lou would
- [Running the Football is Riley Leonard's Superpower](https://fightingirishpreview.com/running-the-football-is-riley-leonards-superpower/) - (Photo Credit: Joseph Weiser) So, just what is the identity of this Notre Dame offense? Run-first? Balanced? Quick strike? Ball control? How about this: the identity of this offense is "The Riley Leonard Show." After all, Riley Leonard has a superpower. About halfway through the second quarter on Saturday, the Irish offense was dead in
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame - 28, Miami Ohio - 3](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-28-miami-ohio-3/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Notre Dame 28 Miami (OH) 3: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-28-miami-oh-3-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Miami (OH) at Notre Dame: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/miami-oh-at-notre-dame-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [FIP Podcast-Miami (OH) at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-miami-oh-at-notre-dame/)
- [Dan Devine:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/dan-devine-all-time-irish-hero-2/) - (Notre Dame Media Relations) In 1964, when Ara Parseghian was hired, another successful coach had been Notre Dame’s second choice. Dan Devine had been winning football games at Missouri since 1958 and was interested in the ND job. When Ara retired after the 1974 season, Devine became Notre Dame’s first choice. By then, Devine had
- [Locust Feast:  Notre Dame's 66-7 Rout  Rewrites the Narrative](https://fightingirishpreview.com/locust-fest-notre-dames-66-7-rout-rewrites-the-narrative/) - Armel Maukam (88) and Jaden Ausberry (4), celebrate Kyngston Villiamu-Asa's (27) 2nd quarter interception. (Photo: Chad Ryan) After Texas A&M, the narrative was: "Wow, what a team! All phases of the game, this is the year, 12-0 here we come." Then Northern Illinois happened, and the narrative abruptly shifted to: "This is a disaster, Freeman
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame at Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-at-purdue/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Notre Dame 66 Purdue 7: That's A Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-66-purdue-7-thats-a-wrap/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan)
- [Notre Dame At Purdue:  Last Thoughts before Kickoff (video)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-at-purdue-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-video/)
- [Dan Devine:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/dan-devine-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Notre Dame Media Relations) In 1964 when Ara Parseghian had been hired, another successful head coach had been Notre Dame’s second choice. Dan Devine had been winning football games at Missouri since 1958 and was interested in the ND job. When Ara then retired after the 1974 season, Dan Devine became ND’s first choice.
- [FIP Podcast-Notre Dame at Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-notre-dame-at-purdue/)
- [Fighting Irish 101-Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-purdue/) - Purdue was 4-8 a year ago. They won their opening game two weeks ago over FCS Indiana State 49-0. The Boilermakers enjoyed a bye last weekend. Ryan Walters who came over from Illinois after a successful run as a defensive coordinator, is now in his second year in West Lafayette. The Boilers offensively are led
- [Has "The Money Game" Made "Booing" Okay?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/has-the-money-game-made-booing-okay/) - (Photo Credit: Joseph Weiser) Last Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium the “boo birds” came out in force as the Irish left the field down 13-7 at the half. They made several more audible appearances as the Irish struggled through the last two quarters. Then, when the game mercifully ended with Mitch Jeter’s desperation 62-yard field
- [Ara Parseghian:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ara-parseghian-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo credit: Chad Ryan) By 1964, it had been ten years since Frank Leahy retired and 15 years since Notre Dame’s last National Championship. ND had not had a winning record in five years. And then a savior arrived. Ara Parseghian who had his coaching roots with Paul Brown, Sid Gillman and Woody Hayes, was
- [Through the Lens: NIU 16, Notre Dame 14](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-niu-16-notre-dame-14/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Knute Rockne: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/knute-rockne-all-time-irish-hero/) - (WikiCommons) In a broad field of swaying prairie grass in a region of Kansas known as the Flinthills, on the cold morning of March 31, 1931, TWA flight 599 crashed to earth. All eight aboard, including the legendary Knute Rockne who was just 43, were killed instantly. The tragedy shocked the world. Afterall, at that
- [Notre Dame at Texas A&M:  Last Thoughts Before Kickoff (video)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-at-texas-am-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Northern Illinois at Notre Dame :  Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/northern-illinois-at-notre-dame-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/) - (Photo Credit: Joseph Weiser)
- [Freeman Era's Latest Bust Says It's Angeli Time](https://fightingirishpreview.com/freeman-era-boom-or-bust-continues-is-it-angeli-time/) - (Photo Credit: Chad Ryan) Marcus Freeman teams just can't stand prosperity, and the troubling trend that has marked his 29 game tenure all but made the stunning loss to Northern Illinois predictable. Last year after the Irish lost badly to Louisville, Fighting Irish Preview chronicled the boom or bust cycle that has marked Notre Dame
- [Northern Illinois 16 ND 14: That's an Upset Wrap.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/northern-illinois-16-nd-14-thats-an-upset-wrap/)
- [FIP Podcast: Northern Illinois at Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-northern-illinois-at-notre-dame/)
- [Frank Leahy: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/frank-leahy-all-time-irish-hero/) - The Leahy monument, Notre Dame Stadium (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire) Frank Leahy, in many ways was a Knute Rockne protégé. In 1928 Rockne recruited him out of South Dakota to play tackle for the Irish, which he did, but before his senior year, Leahy suffered a serious knee injury and never played again. Leahy then spent
- [As Notre Dame Comes of Age, the Hard Work Continues](https://fightingirishpreview.com/as-notre-dame-comes-of-age-the-hard-work-continues/) - (Photo Credit: Maria Lysaker/USA Today) Saturday night 107,315 Texas A&M fans stood for four hours and made enough noise to trigger local seismographs. But it wasn't just the clamor of a crazy loyal fanbase that came through loud and clear. Because just as deafening, was the roar of a Notre Dame program coming of age.
- [Notre Dame 23 Texas A&M 13: That's a Wrap! (video)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-23-texas-am-13-thats-a-wrap-video/)
- [Fighting Irish Preview Podcast:  Notre Dame at Texas A&M](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-notre-dame-at-texas-am/)
- [Success for the Irish in 2024?  It's as Easy as 1-2-3](https://fightingirishpreview.com/success-for-the-irish-in-2024-its-as-easy-as-1-2-3/) - (Photo Credit: Robin Alam) Memo to Marcus Freeman: Want to become a legendary Notre Dame Head football coach? Have success in year number three. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! From 1918-1930, the legendary Knute Rockne won 105 games lost only 12 and tied 5 and led the Irish to three national titles. Since then there
- [IN SEARCH OF GEORGE GIPP  (Part 1)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/in-search-of-george-gipp-part-1/) - George Gipp (Photo credit: unknown) No other character in the rich history of Notre Dame football is as renowned, and as difficult to define as the great George Gipp. Amazing athletically, free spirited, enigmatic, his reputation has evolved into legend. Thousands of words have been written about him, books, articles, websites, and he was prominently
- [Through The Lens - August 10](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-august-10/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Notre Dame to Face Three Preseason Top 25 Opponents In 2024](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-to-face-three-preseason-top-25-opponents-in-2024/) - Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock looks on at practice August 1, 2024 flanked by TEs Davis Sherwood (38) and Cooper Flanagan (87). (Photo Joseph Weiser) In the last week both the AP and the Coaches preseason college football polls have been released and ND scheduled opponents are well represented, but none is ranked higher than the
- [Tosh Baker is the "Next Man Up"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tosh-baker-is-the-next-man-up/) - Tosh Baker (79) Looks on as offensive line coach Joe Rudolph instructs during practice August 10, 2024. Sam Pedleton (72) is on the left, Freshman Max Anderson (60)in on the right. Photo: Joseph Weiser With the season ending injury to Joe Alt's "heir apparent" at left tackle Charles Jaguaush, Tosh Baker,a fifth year season has
- [Through The Lens: Fall Camp - Day 3](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-fall-camp-day-3/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Through the Lens: Fall Camp - Day 2](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-fall-camp-day-2/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Fall Camp Opens For 2024 Irish](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fall-camp-kicks-off-for-2024-irish/) - Riley Leonard (Photo credit Joseph Weiser) Fall camp kicked off for Notre Dame's 2024 season Wednesday morning under a bit of cloud cover that kept an otherwise hot and humid morning tolerable, and story lines are beginning to populate with some actual on field data. An early 7 x 7 skeleton drill started off inauspiciously
- [Through the Lens: Fall Camp - Day 1](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-fall-camp-day-1/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [New Rules to Impact Notre Dame Football in 2024](https://fightingirishpreview.com/new-rules-to-impact-notre-dame-football-in-2024/) - (Photo credit: AJ Houk) Transfer portal "free agency", huge NIL payouts, especially to the biggest stars-- College football is becoming more and more like the NFL it seems everyday. The transformation continues as this season the college game implements more NFL like rules: helmet communication and implementation of the NFL's two minute warning rule at
- ["Wolf of Wall Street" Parody  Reveals 2024 Shamrock Series Uniforms](https://fightingirishpreview.com/wolf-of-wall-street-reveals-2024-shamrock-series-uniforms/) - (Photo: Notre Dame) Notre Dame, following in the footsteps of a Jerry Maguire parody last year and a Hangover parody in 2022, used a parody of the 2013 film Wolf of Wall Street to reveal this year's special edition "Shamrock Series" uniform. The irish will be adorned in the uniform variation on November 23rd at
- [Father Corby at Gettysburg](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-fighting-irish-at-gettysburg/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview Editor's Note: 2023 marks the the 160th anniversary of the three day battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. The battle was a pivotal Union victory in the fight to end slavery. Over the three days Union and Confederate forces suffered over 50,000 casualties. More than 7,000 lives were
- [Through The Lens: ND -31, MSU - 13 in 2011](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-3/) - Photos by Chad Ryan Editor's Note: Condoleezza Rice, Regis Philbin and a boatload of future NFL players! Upon the announcement that the Michigan State series will be renewed in 2026 and 2027, Chad Ryan went back in his archives to the 2011 match-up between ND and MSU. It was a star studded day for sure.
- [Notre Dame to Renew Rivalry With Michigan State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-to-renew-rivalry-with-michigan-state/) - (Photo: Fighting Irish Media) The University of Notre Dame football program has announced a continuation of its long rivalry with Michigan State with a two-game series against the Spartans in 2026 and 2027. The Irish will host Michigan State in Notre Dame Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026, and then face the Spartans in East Lansing
- [2024 Game By Game:  Is Notre Dame Bound for Glory?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2024-game-by-game-notre-dames-chances-at-college-football-glory/) - (Photo: Robin Alam) ND's prospects for the 2024 season, particularly as college football enters the 12 team playoff era are promising. Lots of returning starters from a 10-3, 2023, and some highly regarded additions from the transfer portal. Combine that with a promising incoming freshman class and a schedule that looks favorable has Irish eyes
- [Notre Dame Legend Dick Rosenthal Passes at 91](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-legend-dick-rosenthal-passes-at-91/) - Dick Rosenthal passed away June 11, 2024 at the age of 91. The opening paragraph of his obituary reads, "A devout Catholic, he was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was an exemplary athlete, businessman, community leader and loyal son of Notre Dame." Exemplary at every phase of his life, what more
- [The Legend of Harry Oliver](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-legend-of-harry-oliver/) - The Notre Dame -Michigan rivalry has produced some great memories, and one of those has to do with a young man by the name of Harry Oliver who with one swing of his leg become an iconic piece of Fighting Irish history. On September 20, 1980, Dan Devine was in his final season and his
- [Red Mack:  The Toughest Notre Dame Player You Never Heard of, and My Coach](https://fightingirishpreview.com/red-mack-the-toughest-nd-player-you-never-heard-of-and-my-coach/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview William “Red” Mack started his football career when a Sister Madeline at an orphanage where he was raised in Pittsburgh, pushed him to play the game as a way to channel the hot temper he had. 20 or so years after that experience he ended his career as
- [Notre Dame To Face First Time Opponent Boise State In 2025](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-adds-face-first-time-opponent-boise-state-to-2025-slate/) - ND football announced today that it will play Boise State on October 4, 2025, in Notre Dame Stadium. It will be the first meeting ever between the Fighting Irish and Broncos. The Irish now have 11 of their 12 opponents for 2025 set. A member of the Mountain West Conference, Boise State finished 8-6 in 2023,
- [Notre Dame v. Louisville to be Aired Exclusively on Peacock](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-v-louisville-to-be-aired-exclusively-on-peacock/) - One of ND's most anticipated games on its 2024 schedule will be aired exclusively on the Peacock streaming platform. The match-up against the Louisville Cardinals will be a revenge game for the Irish. In 2023 ND went into Louisville as 6.5 point favorites. But, Sam Hartman threw his first interception of the season , and
- [Ara:  Molding Notre Dame's 1973 National Champions](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ara-parseghian-molding-the-1973-national-champions/) - Ara Celebrates the 1973 National Championship after the Sugar Bowl win over Alabama. (Photo: University of Notre Dame ) Editor's note: This May 21, Ara Parseghian, the legendary Notre Dame head football coach from 1964-1975 would have been 101 years old. Ara led the Irish to two National Championships, 1966 and 1973. He passed away
- [Notre Dame to Kickoff 2024 In Prime Time At Texas A&M](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-to-kickoff-2024-in-prime-time-at-texas-am/) - (Photo credit: AJ Houk) In a kickoff time announcement not likely to surprise anyone, Notre Dame will begin the 2024 season in a prime time matchup at Texas A&M. The Fighting Irish and Aggies game will start at 7:30 p.m. ET in a national broadcast on ABC, Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Kyle Field. ESPN
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame Club of Fort Wayne](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-club-of-fort-wayne/) - Marcus Freeman, Jaylon Smith and Jaden Mickey attend Notre Dame Club event in Fort Wayne. Photos used with permission from CatiesCaptures.com.
- [All-American Defensive Tackle and Multisport Star Kevin Hardy Passes at 78](https://fightingirishpreview.com/all-american-defensive-tackle-and-multisport-star-kevin-hardy-passes-at-78/) - (Photo: Notre Dame Athletics) Notre Dame has had its share of multisport stars over the years. Among them: George Gipp (football and baseball), Moose Krause (football and basketball), Johnny Lujack (football, baseball, basketball and track), Bob Golic (wrestling, football), Rocket Ismail (Football, and track), and Jeff Samardzija (Football and baseball). Currently two football players are
- [Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman on Mother's Day](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dames-marcus-freeman-on-mothers-day/) - (Video courtesy of Joe O'Connor) At a Notre Dame Club event in Fort Wayne recently, Fighting Irish Preview asked Marcus Freeman what Mother's Day might look like around his house this year.
- [Notre Dame 2024 NFL Draft Cheat Sheet](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-2024-nfl-draft-cheat-sheet/) - Joe Alt in 2022 doing his thing. (Photo: Chad Ryan) The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off this Thursday night, April 25. The first evening will commence at 8 p.m. ET, and will be the first round only. Night two will commence on Friday at 7 p.m. ET for rounds 2-3. Rounds 4-7 will be on
- [Notre Dame Announces State of the Art Football Facility](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-announces-state-of-the-art-football-facility/) - Ceremonial groundbreaking on The Jack and Kathy Shields Family Hall football complex April 20, 2024. (Photo: Joseph Weiser) In 2018 Notre Dame completed the $400 million Crossroads project that transformed Notre Dame stadium into a state of the art 77,000 seat football palace. In 2020 ND made another huge investment, the cost of which has
- [Through The Lens: Blue-Gold Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-blue-and-gold-game-2/) - Photos By Joseph Weiser
- [2024 Blue-Gold Game: That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2024-blue-gold-game-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Blue-Gold Game 2024: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/blue-gold-game-2024-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Fans to Get First Glimpse of Notre Dame Football 2024](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fans-to-get-first-glimpse-of-notre-dame-football-2024/) - Sam Hartman celebrates with Rocco Spindler after one of his first half TDs in the 2023 Blue-Gold game. (Photo: Chad Ryan) The 2024 Blue-Gold game will be played in Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday, April 20 at 1:00 PM. Last year the storyline was easy: Sam Hartman! Sam Hartman! Sam Hartman! In fact , in
- [Teddy and The Gipper: A Notre Dame Friendship](https://fightingirishpreview.com/teddy-and-the-gipper-a-notre-dame-friendship/) - Len Clark on the right with book illustrator Jared Basker on the left and Jim "Augie" Augustine, center (Courtesy Photo) Another episode of "The Clarkives". (Excerpt from Teddy and the Gipper: A Notre Dame Friendship By Len Clark, Ph.D) "I'm George Gipp," the tall football player said, as he stuck his hand out to shake Teddy’s.
- [Notre Dame's Blue Gold Scrimmage Has Long History](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dames-blue-gold-scrimmage-has-long-history/) - Notre Dame renews a long tradition this Saturday with the annual playing of the spring game. The Blue-Gold game tradition started in 1929 when Knute Rockne, ever the showman, was looking for a way to promote his team and to make the end of spring football practice a bit more interesting for his players. He
- [Blue and Gold Game: Canceled but not Forgotten](https://fightingirishpreview.com/blue-and-gold-game-canceled-but-not-forgotten/) - For years spring football at Notre Dame has culminated with a public exhibition of what was learned by the team during spring practice, and a glimpse of what to expect in the fall. It also has served as the backdrop for the unveiling of “the shirt”, sales of which over the last 30 years have
- [Media Gets Rare Look at Stadium Scrimmage](https://fightingirishpreview.com/media-gets-rare-look-at-stadium-scrimmage/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) It was a tale of 4 quarterbacks, and a playmaking defense Saturday in Notre Dame stadium Saturday. ND ran 80 or so plays in a display that might just be a better gage of what's coming in the Fall than this coming week's 93rd Blue Gold game which typically mixes up it's
- [Through the Lens: Spring Practice, April 9](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-spring-practice-april-9/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Through the Lens: Spring Practice, April 3](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-2/) - Photos by Matt Cashore, courtesy of Irish Illustrated
- [Through the Lens: Wake Forest by Joseph Weiser](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-joseph-weiser-3/) - Notre Dame - 45, Wake Forest - 7
- [Through the Lens: Spring Practice, March 20](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-spring-practice-march-20/) - Photos by Joseph Weiser
- [Back in New Orleans to Honor Ara](https://fightingirishpreview.com/sugar-bowl-honors-ara/) - (Courtesy: Allstate Sugar Bowl) It is now more than fifty years since Tommy Clements threw his famous pass to tight end Robin Weber on a third and eight from his own endzone in the 1973 Sugar Bowl, a game played for the National Championship against Alabama. It was third and eight only because we had
- [Notre Dame Announces 12th 2024 Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-announces-12th-2024-game/) - The Fighting Irish enter the Allegiant Stadium Field in Las Vegas for the 2022 Shamrock Series game, October 8, 2022. (Photo: AJ Houk) Rumored for months, today it became official: ND's 12 game in 2024 will be played against Army in Yankee Stadium on November 23, 2024. The match-up will mark the return of the
- [Grad Transfer Oben has Goals for 2024](https://fightingirishpreview.com/grad-transfer-oben-has-goals-for-2024/) - Graduate transfer defensive end RJ Oben from Duke University, addresses the media February 9, 2024. (Photo: Joe Weiser) Back in early December, All-American left tackle Joe Alt told Marcus Freeman that defensive end RJ Oben from Duke, was "probably the best one (he) faced last season". That endorsement was good enough for Marcus Freeman who
- [Tranquill and Banks Vie to Join ND's Super Bowl Honor Roll](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tranquill-and-banks-vie-to-join-nds-super-bowl-honor-roll/) - Three time Super Bowl MVP, Joe Montana at ND's 2023 season opener in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo: AJ Houk) The last former Notre Dame player to win a Super Bowl ring was Ben Skowronek two seasons ago for the Los Angeles Rams. In Super Bowl LVI, the former Irish wide receiver became the 46th former ND
- [Montana Leads ND Super Bowl Honor Roll](https://fightingirishpreview.com/montana-leads-nd-super-bowl-honor-role/) - Last year when Ben Skowronek earned a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season playing for the Los Angeles Rams, he became the 46th former Notre Dame player that elusive goal. This year Ian Book, the third string QB in Philadelphia has a shot to become number 47. Overall, many former Notre Dame players (and
- [A Bowl Game Odyssey](https://fightingirishpreview.com/my-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 games played in my lifetime. Most of those I watched on TV, especially when I was younger, when jumping on a plane for a trip
- [Date for 93rd Edition of Blue-Gold Game Set](https://fightingirishpreview.com/date-for-93rd-edition-of-blue-gold-game-set/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) The date for this year's annual Blue-Gold game was announced today and ND fans will soon will get their first look at the 2024 Fighting Irish. The 93rd edition of spring game will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET in Notre Dame Stadium. As it has been for
- [ND #8 in Early Preseason Ranking](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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 Mike Denbrock/Riley Leonard led offense as keys to ND's potential for success next season. Georgia is predicted to be next year's national champion, with
- [The Sun Bowl Through the Lens of AJ Houk](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-of-aj-houk/) - Notre Dame - 40, Oregon State - 8
- [Notre Dame Dominates Oregon State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-dominates-oregon-state/) - Fighting Irish beat Beavers 40-8 in 2023 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Opt outs and transfer portal additions didn’t seem to matter to Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli. He put on a clinic of efficiency and toughness to lead the Fighting Irish to a 40-8 win over the Oregon State Beavers in the Tony the
- [ND- 40 Oregon St. -8:  That's a Sun Bowl Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-40-oregon-st-8-thats-a-sun-bowl-wrap/)
- [ND v. Oregon State :  Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-v-oregon-state-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Fighting Irish 101: Oregon State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-oregon-state/) - Photo: Icon Sportswire Oregon State is 8-4 and they came in at #19 in the final CFP ranking. Their head coach during the season, Jonathan Smith left after their last game for the job at Michigan State. Defensive coordinator Trent Bray has been named as the new head coach but he will not lead the
- [FIP Podcast: The Sun Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-the-sun-bowl/)
- [The "Three Amigos":  All-Time Irish Heroes](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-three-amigos-all-time-irish-heroes/) - The Three Amigos (L-R), Michael Stonebreaker, Defensive Coordinator Barry Alvarez, Frank Stams and Wes Pritchett, circa 2012. (Photo: 247 Sports/Irish Illustrated) By Lou Holtz’s third season in 1988 he had built a team with a powerful running game, a great running quarterback in Tony Rice and explosive players like Ricky Watters, and Rocket Ismail on
- [ND Inks Top 10 Class](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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 stuck to their commitments, some of which had been made over a year ago. Regarding the scarcity of decommitments in this class, Marcus Freeman commented
- [ND 2023 Regular Season Rewind](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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 Hartman made a good first impression that day with four TD passes. The defense held up their end by keeping Navy out of the end
- [Irish to Sun Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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 in a surprise, the Irish will play the #19 Oregon State Beavers in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. The game kicks off in El
- [ND 56 Stanford 23: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-56-stanford-23-thats-a-wrap/)
- [ND at Stanford: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-at-stanford-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [The Legend of Ian Book](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-legend-of-ian-book/) - (Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire) By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview The final home game, Senior Day at Notre Dame, legacy and legends come to mind. One last time to run out the tunnel into the house that Rockne built, and where the ghost of George Gipp resides. On to the acre of field that has
- [FIP Podcast: ND at Stanford](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-nd-at-stanford/)
- [Drew White:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/drew-white-all-time-irish-hero/) - Drew White enters the field at the 2022 Fiesta Bowl (Photo: Chad Ryan) When Drue Tranquill went down with an ankle injury in the first quarter against Navy in 2018, a number of likely candidates that might replace him came to mind. But when number 40 entered the game, a bit of a murmur among
- [Fighting Irish 101-Stanford](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-stanford/) - (Photo: Icon/Sportswire) Under first year head coach Troy Taylor, Stanford is 3-8 and they are the only FBS team to not have a home win this year. Their three wins came at Hawaii in the season opener, at Colorado in a 2-overtime thriller and three weeks ago at Washington St. The Cardinal’s only common opponent
- [Irish Look to Take Home Dominance on the Road](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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, there have been some mixed results. Actually, for most of 2022 the Irish struggled to defend their home turf. Lackluster performances last year against
- [Notre Dame Back on Track](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-back-on-track/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser) Fighting Irish beat Wake Forest 45-7 Senior Day. Sam Hartman facing his old team. The Fighting Irish trying to bounce back from a disappointing loss. Notre Dame’s emotions ran high. Hartman battled inconsistency early but settled into a groove, the senior defensive players took over and The Fighting Irish got back on
- [ND 45 Wake Forest 7: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-45-wake-forest-7-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Wake Forest @ ND: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/wake-forest-nd-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/) - (Photo: Joe Weiser)
- [FIP Podcast: Wake Forest at ND](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-wake-forest-at-nd/)
- [Fighting Irish 101-Wake Forest](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-wake-forest/) - (Photo: Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire) Head coach Dave Clawson is in his 10th season at Wake Forest and he has taken the Demon Deacons to bowl games the last seven in a row. In 2023 however that impressive streak is in peril. After a lackluster 26-6 loss at home last week to N.C. State, their season
- [Julian Love: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/julian-love-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo: Zach Bolinger/ Icon Sportswire) Growing up in suburban Chicago, Notre Dame was Julian Love’s dream school and when an offer came in March of 2015 from Brian Kelly to come play cornerback for the irish, he couldn’t accept it fast enough. Love's impact at ND was immediate. As a freshman in 2016, his performance
- [500th Game to be Played In "Magical" Notre Dame Stadium](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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. So did Frank Leahy, Ara Parseghian, Dan Devine and Lou Holtz. And this week will be the 500th game played there. It’s iconic views of
- [FIP Podcast-Bye Week II](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-bye-week-ii/)
- [Isaiah Foskey: All-time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/isaiah-foskey-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Sacks, quarterback hurries, forced fumbles, blocked punts. One of the first words that comes to mind when thinking of Isaiah Foskey is: DISRUPTIVE. A 6-5, 265 lb mountain of a man with speed, and agility, Isaiah Foskey came to ND in 2019 out of powerhouse De La Salle High School in California.
- [Spirit of Ara Alive at Reunion of 1973 Champs](https://fightingirishpreview.com/spirit-of-ara-alive-at-reunion-of-1973-champs/) - ND's 1973 team captains. (L-R) Mike Townsend, Dave Casper and Frank Pomarico (Courtesy Photo: Susan Casper) Editor's Note: The 1973 National Championship team recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary of that season. Frequent contributor to Fighting Irish Preview, Frank Pomarico, author of Ara's Knights, was one of the Captains of that team. Here he recounts some
- [5 Things Marcus Freeman Needs to Think About](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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 the upcoming bye, Marcus Freeman needs to do little soul searching. Here are a few suggestions. Gerad Parker- What is Notre Dame's offensive identity? Audric
- [Through The Lens: Robin Alam](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-robin-alam/) - Notre Dame - 23, Clemson - 31
- [Clemson 31 ND 23:  That's a Wrap.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/clemson-31-nd-23-thats-a-wrap/)
- [ND at Clemson: Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-at-clemson-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [FIP Podcast: ND at Clemson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-nd-at-clemson/)
- [Kyle Hamilton: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kyle-hamilton-all-time-irish-hero-2/) - Kyle Hamilton (14) on the ND sidelines while injured in 2021. (Photo by Chad Ryan) When Kyle Hamilton first committed to play for ND in the Spring of 2018, the buzz spread quickly that he was a special talent. In his three years at ND, he did not disappoint. A two-way player at Marist HS
- [Fighting Irish 101-Clemson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-clemson/) - Ranked #9 in the preseason, Clemson's expectations for 2023 have been dashed as they have limped to a record of 4-4. They have faced two common opponents with the Irish thus far and lost to both of them. Last week at NC State the Tigers fell 24-17 and in week one they lost at Duke
- [In South Bend, Great Defense is Back in Style](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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 its opponents to 14.2 points per game and 138 yards of total offense less than what they average against everybody else. That's good defense. Overall,
- [Irish Tame Panthers](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-tames-panthers/) - (Photo Credit: Joseph Weiser) Notre Dame 58, Pittsburgh 7 Two special teams touchdowns, four interceptions and two touchdowns scored by the defense, another 100-yard rushing game by Audric Estime and Notre Dame dominated Pittsburgh in all phases to beat the Panthers 58-7 on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Marcus Freeman said before the start of
- [Through The Lens: Joseph Weiser](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-joseph-weiser-2/) - Notre Dame 58, Pitt 7
- [ND 58 Pitt 7: That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-58-pitt-7-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Pitt at ND:  Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/pitt-at-nd-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [FIP Podcast: Pitt at ND](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-pitt-at-nd/)
- [Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo: Icon/Sportswire) Jeremiah Owusu- Koramoah prowled amongst the Notre Dame linebacking corp from 2017 -2021. During that time he developed a reputation as a lightening quick defender who didn’t just make tackles, rather he exploded into tackles. Owusu-Koramoah entered ND as a three-star recruit and the word was that he was loaded with potential but
- [Fighting Irish 101-Pittsburgh](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-pittsburgh/) - (Photo: Mark Albert/ Icon Sportswire) Notre Dame has been playing Pitt regularly since 1909, they are ND's 5th most played opponent in history. ND leads the all-time series 50-21 with 1 tie. 9-4 a year ago in 2023 Pitt has struggled to 2-5. They lost to ND opponent Wake Forest last week on a last
- [ND v. Pitt:  114 years of Great Games, Great Players, and Great Performances](https://fightingirishpreview.com/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 Notre Dame’s fifth most played opponent. Those games been marked by the appearance of some great players. Because for every Johnny Lujack, Paul Horning,
- [FIP Podcast: Bye Week I](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-bye-week-i/)
- [USC at ND:  Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/usc-at-nd-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Tradition is Notre Dame Football's Superpower](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tradition-is-notre-dame-footballs-superpower/) - (Photo: Chad Ryan) Saturday, October 7, 2023 about 11 PM: At the conclusion of the 33-20 upset Notre Dame loss marked by mistake filled and listless play by the Irish at Louisville the largest crowd in that stadium's history stormed the field in a wild celebration. Hugs, High fives, and fistbumps, shrieks and shouts of
- [Te'von Coney: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tevon-coney-all-time-irish-hero/) - A hard hitting, high motor linebacker out of Palm Beach Florida, Te'von Coney was one of the most sought after prospects in the nation in 2014. He received 28 scholarship offers from schools far and wide including Alabama, Florida, Ohio State, Clemson and Georgia. But he preferred to push his way out of his comfort
- [A Notre Dame Story](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-notre-dame-story/) - My son, Nicholas David "N.D." Houk, a few minutes after his May of 2022 graduation By: Phil Houk for Fighting Irish Preview I'm a Catholic kid who was born and raised in the shadow of the Golden Dome. I came into the world just a couple of years before the "Era of Ara" commenced. I
- [ND 48 USC 20:  That's A Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-48-usc-20-thats-a-wrap-2/)
- [Through the Lens: Chad Ryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-chad-ryan/) - No. 21 Notre Dame knocks off No. 10 USC 48-20
- [FIP Podcast: Southern Cal](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-southern-cal-2/)
- [Penick to Join '73 Championship Reunion](https://fightingirishpreview.com/eric-penick-to-join-reunion-of-1973-team/) - (Photo: Notre Dame Media Archives) Editor's note: this article has been updated to make a correction. The Green Bay Packers are on a bye this week not at the Denver Broncos as previously reported. It was 50 years ago this month, on the back of Eric Penick’s famous 85-yard touchdown run to the endzone, that
- [Fighting Irish 101-USC](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-usc/) - (Photo: Icon/Sportswire) USC is 6-0 and ranked #10 in this week’s AP poll. They escaped at Arizona last week in triple overtime 43-41. 11-3 a year ago, they took out the Irish in the regular season finale in the Coliseum 38-27. Now in his second season with the Trojans Lincoln Riley has quickly returned the
- [Boom or Bust:  It's the Freeman Way](https://fightingirishpreview.com/boom-or-bust-its-the-freeman-way/) - (Photo: Joseph Weiser) Marcus Freeman's 21 game head coaching career has been marked by streaks of solid, and sometimes spectacular play by his team, and some head scratching, ugly losses. It's "boom or bust", to be sure. The Irish under Freeman have not been able to build off of their successes and instead have gone
- [Through the Lens: Joseph Weiser](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-joseph-weiser/) - No. 10 Notre Dame 20 - No. 25 Louisville 33
- [Louisville Slugs Notre Dame 33-20](https://fightingirishpreview.com/louisville-slugs-notre-dame-33-20/) - Sam Hartman hadn’t thrown an interception through his first six games with Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish hadn’t lost to an ACC opponent in their last 30 attempts. Louisville hadn’t lost a game this season. Only one of those streaks remained intact after the 25th-ranked Cardinals (6-0) pulled off the 33-20 upset, handing Notre Dame
- [Louisville 33 ND 20:  That's a Wrap.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/louisville-33-nd-20-thats-a-wrap/)
- [ND at Louisville:  Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-at-louisville-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [FIP Podcast:  ND at Louisville](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-nd-at-louisville/)
- [Fighting Irish 101-Louisville](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-louisville/) - Jamari Thrash. (Photo: Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire) Louisville is 5-0. Head Coach Jeff Brohm came over from a solid stint at Purdue to his alma mater after last season. While at Purdue, Brohm earned a reputation for upsetting top three programs. He did it three times taking out #2 Ohio State in 2018, and #2 Iowa
- [Alohi Gilman:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/alohi-gilman-all-time-irish-hero/) - (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire) Alohi Gilman was born on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii. He starred for Polynesian powerhouse Kahuku High School and then headed off to the Naval Academy. During 2016 in Annapolis, he started all 12 games, and was a standout performer. He played particularly well in a 28-27 upset win
- [An Ironclad Will to Win, and Plenty to Fix](https://fightingirishpreview.com/an-ironclad-will-to-win-and-plenty-to-fix/) - Audric Estime scores the game winner. (Photo by Nicholas Faulkner/Icon Sportswire) Penalties, missed tackles, missed field goals, dropped passes, 3-15 on 3rd down, and a team trying to recover from an emotion sucking loss the week before. Mitchell Evans, Howard Cross III, 3-3 on 4th down, no turnovers, and an ironclad will to win. Spin
- [ND at Duke:  Last Thoughts before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-at-duke-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 21 Duke 14:  That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-21-duke-14-thats-a-wrap/)
- [FIP Podcast: ND at Duke](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-nd-at-duke/)
- [Notre Dame NFL Draft Guide](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nfl-draft-notre-dame-cheat-sheet/) - The NFL draft kicks off at 8PM (All times EDT) tonight (Thursday, April 27) with Round #1. It will continue with rounds #2 and #3 tomorrow commencing at 7 PM and conclude Saturday with rounds #4-7 at noon on Saturday. The NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes will all provide coverage. Notre Dame looks
- [Sidelined ... For Now](https://fightingirishpreview.com/sidelined-for-now/) - It’s game day once again. Fans are packing up their tailgates and filing into Notre Dame Stadium, the cheerleaders are warming up, the band is about to take the field and the video and still photographers are staking out their chosen spots to photograph Marcus Freeman leading the 9th-ranked Fighting Irish out of the tunnel
- [Big Plays and Audric Estime](https://fightingirishpreview.com/big-plays-and-audric-estime/) - Notre Dame cleans up in the second half to win 41-17 Big plays and Audric Estime powered Notre Dame to a 41-17 win over the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. "I was proud of the way they battled," Marcus Freeman said. "It wasn't perfect man, but they battled and they battled
- [Make Sunday Mornings Great Again:  It Is As Easy as 1-2-3!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/make-sunday-morning-great-again-redemption-is-just-three-weeks-away/) - "Devastating." At 1:30 AM Sunday morning, that was the last word out of a colleague's mouth as I pulled my car out of the the media parking area on campus. "Devastating" because an objective journalist who has covered Fighting Irish football for many years knows how long it has been since the last national title
- [FIP Podcast:  For the Love of Andy Pilney, It's Time To Beat Ohio State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-for-the-love-of-andy-pilney-its-time-to-beat-ohio-state/)
- [Through the Lens of Chad Ryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-of-chad-ryan/) - Notre Dame 14 - Ohio State 17
- [Through the Lens of Joe Weiser](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-of-joe-weiser/) - Notre Dame 14 - Ohio State 17
- [Through the Lens:  Riding The Pyne](https://fightingirishpreview.com/riding-the-pyne/) - A Photo essay by Chad Ryan Drew Pyne now takes over at quarterback for the Fighting Irish after a shoulder injury sidelined Tyler Buchner for the season. Mr. Pyne your destiny awaits.
- [ND Campus:  An Idyllic Fall Football Day](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-beautiful-day-for-football/) - All Photos: Chad Ryan
- [Through the Lens: Michael Mayer](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-michael-mayer/) - #Chad Ryan shares some of his photos of Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer.
- [Through the Lens: Isaiah Foskey](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-isaiah-foskey/) - Photos by Chad Ryan of Notre Dame all-time sack leader Isaiah Foskey
- [USC Memory-Eric Penick Goes Long](https://fightingirishpreview.com/usc-memory-eric-penick-goes-long/) - By: Dr. Len Clark Special to Fighting Irish Preview I am enjoying the bye week. Even we media types need a break, but I can guarantee you many of us will wake up tomorrow AM and wonder where we should be. Feeling Like I should be doing something work related, I will write down a
- [Noted Photo Journalist Joins FIP Team](https://fightingirishpreview.com/noted-photo-journalist-joins-fip-team/) - FIP is thrilled to announce that noted photo journalist Chad Ryan is now affiliated with FIGHTINGIRISHPREVIEW.COM . Chad is an award winning photographer who has shot everything from youth football to the Super Bowl and many events in between including Notre Dame football. His work is well known in Fort Wayne and beyond and has
- [Chase Claypool Celebrates Win Over USC](https://fightingirishpreview.com/chase-claypool-celebrates-win-over-usc/)
- [ND- USC:  Through the Lens of Chad Ryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-usc-through-the-lens-of-chad-ryan/)
- [Tony Rice,  before he was TONY RICE!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tony-rice-before-he-was-tony-rice/) - "The CLARKives": A Len Clark Fighting Irish Preview Memory By: Len Clark, Ph.D I’m very fortunate to cover Notre Dame athletics and trace my roots back to 1987, the year I covered my first Notre Dame football game. It was an away game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette against Purdue, during the 2nd year
- [Player Prayer Circle Georgia Tech Pregame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/player-prayer-circle-georgia-tech-pregame/)
- [Jack Kiser Pick 6](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jack-kiser-pick-6/)
- [Fighting Irish 101-Marcus Freeman](https://fightingirishpreview.com/marcus-freeman-101/) - By: Len Clark Ph.D Marcus Freeman becomes the 32nd head coach in Notre Dame history. Freeman, 35, is a native of Huber Heights, Ohio and played collegiately at Ohio State University (2004-2008) as a linebacker where he was a 2-time All-Big 10 Second Team selection. The four year starter for the Buckeyes also ran track
- [Mr. Freeman's Big Day: Through the Lens of Chad Ryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/mr-freemans-big-day-through-the-lens-of-chad-ryan/) - All Photos Copyright 2021: Chad Ryan
- [Two months with the Irish: The Best of Chad Ryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/two-months-with-the-irish-the-best-of-chad-ryan/) - Take a look back at some of Chad Ryan's favorite photos he made since joining Fighting Irish Preview in October
- [Pre-Game festivities in Glendale](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2130-2/)
- [Notre Dame Helped Raise the Flag at Iwo Jima](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-helped-raise-the-flag-at-iwo-jima/) - Another chapter from: The Clarkives By: Dr. Len Clark, Ph.D. Like you, blue and gold courses through my veins; especially on game days. It’s in my DNA. Celebrating the playing of football games on Saturdays and covering them as a journalist is a true labor of love, but football is only one small part of
- [Grotto and Dome at Midterm:  February 20, 2022](https://fightingirishpreview.com/grotto-and-dome-at-midterm-february-20-2022/)
- ["The Bus" Addresses Team at Winter Workout](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-bus-addresses-team-at-winter-workout/)
- [Notre Dame Releases Blue -Gold Game Details](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-releases-blue-gold-game-details/) - Fighting Irish Media issued the following release today, March 15, 2022. SOUTH BEND, IND. – The University of Notre Dame will host the 2022 edition of the Blue-Gold Game on Saturday, April 23, at Notre Dame Stadium. The game will kick off at 1 p.m., will stream exclusively on Peacock, and will be available on-demand following
- [Refuting Braylon's Beat Down](https://fightingirishpreview.com/brylons-ignorant-beat-down/) - Hamilton v. Edwards: A Defense of Kyle Hamilton’s NFL Potential By: AJ Houk “Something that doesn’t translate to the NFL.” A phrase used this week by former Michigan WR, Braylon Edwards, in a recent radio conversation talking about Notre Dame players in the NFL (Watch it here). More specifically, a conversation that centered around consensus
- [Kyle Hamilton is a Raven](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kyle-hamilton-is-a-raven/)
- [Kyren Williams is an LA Ram](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kyren-williams-is-an-la-ram/)
- [Back on the Sidelines](https://fightingirishpreview.com/back-on-the-sidelines/) - The last Notre Dame football game I had photographed was played on October 13, 2012. It was a rainy afternoon that saw a big-time play from a big-time player to help send the team to a 20-14 overtime victory and later to the national championship game. I didn’t know it would be the last time
- [2022 QBs: Heirs to a Tradition](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2022-qbs-share-a-moment/)
- [Keon, We Hardly Knew Ye](https://fightingirishpreview.com/keon-we-hardly-knew-ye/) - Notre Dame, was sporting the number one recruiting class for the class of 2023, and then last night, the class lost its top commitment. Five star defensive end Keon Keely announced on twitter that he was decommitting from Notre Dame and that he, "hopes everyone understands my need to ensure I find the right path.
- [Marshall upsets ND: Through the Lens of Chad Ryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/marshall-upsets-nd-through-the-lens-of-chad-ryan/)
- [It's Pyne Time](https://fightingirishpreview.com/its-pyne-time/) - The news around ND's 0-2 football program got a bit grimmer today as head coach Marcus Freeman announced that quarterback Tyler Buchner suffered a sprain of his left (non-throwing) shoulder in the 4th quarter of ND's loss to Marshall last Saturday. He will undergo surgery Tuesday, with an expected recovery time of four months, apparently
- [Breaking: ND Was Willing to Pay Ludwig's Buyout](https://fightingirishpreview.com/breaking-nd-was-willing-to-pay-ludwigs-buyout/) - As Lee Corso might say about the public outcry about Notre Dame's alleged unwillingness to pay the contractual buyout of Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig, "Not so fast my friend." Tim Prister of Irish Illustrated is reporting that according to Notre Dame, ND was in fact willing to pay Ludwig's buy out, but that the
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- [Thursday Presser - FSU week](https://fightingirishpreview.com/thurday-presser-fsu-week/)
- [Coach Kelly Postgame - FSU](https://fightingirishpreview.com/coach-kelly-postgame-fsu/)
- [Toledo Pre-game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/toledo-pre-game/)
- [Alma Mater: Toledo Post-Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/alma-mater-toledo-post-game/)
- [Purdue @ ND: The Final Preview](https://fightingirishpreview.com/purdue-nd-the-final-analysis/)
- [ND Pre-Game: Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-pre-game-purdue/)
- [Post-game Alma Mater:  Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/post-game-alma-mater-purdue/)
- [ND 27 Purdue 13: Game Day Final](https://fightingirishpreview.com/upon-final-review-nd-27-purdue-13/)
- [Brian Kelly on His Place in ND History](https://fightingirishpreview.com/brian-kelly-on-his-place-in-nd-history/)
- [Notre Dame v Wisconsin Hype Tape](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-v-wisconsin-hype-tape/)
- [ND v. Wisconsin: Last Words Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-v-wisconsin-last-words-before-kickoff/)
- [Brian Kelly Postgame: ND 41 Wisconsin 13](https://fightingirishpreview.com/brian-kelly-postgame-nd-41-wisconsin-13/)
- [ND 41 Wisconsin 13: Game Day Final--Phil Houk and Len Clark](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-41-wisconsin-13-game-day-final-phil-houk-and-len-clark/)
- [Brian Kelly on The Offensive Line](https://fightingirishpreview.com/brian-kelly-on-the-offensive-line/)
- [Kelly Presented Game Ball after Win #106](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kelly-presented-game-ball-after-win-106/)
- [ND Grotto Visit: Pre-Game Cincinnati](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-grotto-visit-pre-game-cincinnati/)
- [ND v. Cincinnati: Last Word Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-v-cincinnati-last-word-before-kickoff/)
- [ND v. Cincinnati: Pre-Game Festivities w/Flyover](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-v-cincinnati-pre-game-festivities-w-flyover/)
- [Cincinnati 24 ND 13: Game Day Final](https://fightingirishpreview.com/cincinnati-24-nd-13-game-day-final/)
- [ND@ VA Tech: Last Word Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-va-tech-last-word-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 32 VA. Tech 29: Game Day Final](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-32-va-tech-29-game-day-final/)
- [BK is Feisty Post Game Virginia Tech](https://fightingirishpreview.com/bk-is-glib-post-game-virginia-tech/) - Brian Kelly was feeling feisty after his Irish pulled out a nail biting, intriguing and very entertaining 32-29 win over Virginia Tech. Here are a few samples: "You'll find negative things to write about this game and that's why I don't really care. As a coach, what I take from these games is watching a guy
- [USC @ ND:  Last Words Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/usc-nd-last-words-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 31 USC 16:  Game Day Final](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-31-usc-16-game-day-final/)
- [North Carolina @ ND: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/north-carolina-nd-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- ["Lights Out" Stadium Entrance](https://fightingirishpreview.com/lights-out-stadium-entrance/)
- [ND 44  UNC 34:  Final Thoughts From the Stadium](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-44-unc-34-final-thoughts-from-the-stadium/)
- [Navy @ ND:  Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/navy-nd-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Navy-ND: F-18 Flyover](https://fightingirishpreview.com/navy-nd-f-18-flyover/)
- [ND 34 Navy 6 : That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-34-navy-6-thats-a-wrap/)
- [ND @ Virginia:  Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-virginia-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 28  Virginia 3-That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-28-virginia-3-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Georgia Tech @ ND: Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/georgia-tech-nd-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 55  Georgia Tech 0  : That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-55-georgia-tech-0-thats-a-wrap/)
- [ND 45 Stanford 14: That’s a Wrap From Palo Alto](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-45-stanford-14-thats-a-wrap-from-palo-alto/)
- [Kyren and Fans Celebrate Postgame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kyren-and-fans-celebrate-postgame/) - Kyren Williams who finished the night with 94 combined yards and two TDs, celebrates with Notre Dame fans while leaving the field Saturday night after a 45-14 Notre Dame victory over Stanford in Palo Alto.
- [Matt Balis: “An angry team that loves each other is going to destroy their opponent.”](https://fightingirishpreview.com/matt-balis-an-angry-team-that-loves-each-other-is-going-to-destroy-their-opponent/) - A few hours after Brian Kelly walked away from ND, strength and conditioning coach Matt Balis informs the team he is staying.
- [Video: Freeman Introduced to Team](https://fightingirishpreview.com/video-freeman-introduced-to-team/)
- [First Address to Team: “This is about RIGHT NOW“](https://fightingirishpreview.com/first-address-to-team-this-is-about-right-now/)
- [The Hiring of Marcus Freeman:  An Extraordinary Video Peak Behind the Curtain](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-hiring-of-marcus-freeman-an-extraordinary-video-peak-behind-the-curtain/)
- [Last Thoughts before Kickoff from the Fiesta Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/last-thoughts-before-kickoff-from-the-fiesta-bowl/)
- [Oklahoma State 37 ND 35--That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/oklahoma-state-37-nd-35-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Final Thoughts before Kickoff at Ohio State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/final-thoughts-before-kickoff-at-ohio-state/)
- [Ohio State 21 ND 10: That’s a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ohio-state-21-nd-10-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Final Thoughts before Kickoff:  Marshall @ ND](https://fightingirishpreview.com/final-thoughts-before-kickoff-marshall-nd/)
- [Marshall @ ND: Pre-Game Festivities](https://fightingirishpreview.com/marshall-nd-pre-game-festivities/)
- [Marshall 26 ND 21:  That's a Wrap (and an Upset)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/marshall-26-nd-21-thats-a-wrap-and-an-upset/)
- [ND Knows Tailgating](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-knows-tailgating/)
- [CAL @ ND: Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/cal-nd-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [CAL @ ND: Pre-Game Festivities](https://fightingirishpreview.com/cal-nd-pre-game-festivities/)
- [ND 24 CAL 17:  That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-24-cal-17-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Clark & Houk Game Preview: North Carolina](https://fightingirishpreview.com/clark-houk-game-preview-north-carolina/)
- [Notre Dame @ North Carolina: Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-north-carolina-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 44  North Carolina 32: That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-44-north-carolina-32-thats-a-wrap/)
- [ND 28 BYU 20–That’s a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-28-byu-20-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Shamrock Series Alma Mater: Love Thee Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/shamrock-series-alma-mater-love-thee-notre-dame/)
- [Clark & Houk Game Preview](https://fightingirishpreview.com/clark-houk-game-preview/)
- [Stanford @ ND--Final thoughts before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/stanford-nd-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Game Day Grotto Visit--Stanford](https://fightingirishpreview.com/game-day-grotto-visit-stanford/)
- [Stanford 16 ND 14:  That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/stanford-16-nd-14-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Clark & Houk Game Preview](https://fightingirishpreview.com/clark-houk-game-preview-2/)
- [UNLV @ ND:  Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/unlv-nd-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Video: Tailgate Like a Champion Today](https://fightingirishpreview.com/video-tailgate-like-a-champion-today/)
- [ND 44 UNLV 21:  That's A Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-44-unlv-21-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Clark and Houk Game Preview - Notre Dame @ #16 Syracuse](https://fightingirishpreview.com/clark-and-houk-game-preview-notre-dame-16-syracuse/)
- [Last Thoughts Before Kickoff:  Syracuse](https://fightingirishpreview.com/last-thoughts-before-kickoff-syracuse/)
- [ND 41 Syracuse 24: That's A Wrap.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-41-syracuse-24-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Clark and Houk Game Preview](https://fightingirishpreview.com/houk-and-clark-pre-game-show/)
- [Last Thoughts Before Kickoff: Clemson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/last-thoughts-before-kickoff-clemson/)
- [ND 35 Clemson 14:  That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-35-clemson-14-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Clark & Houk Game Preview](https://fightingirishpreview.com/clark-houk-game-preview-3/)
- [Last Thoughts Before Kickoff:  Navy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/last-thoughts-before-kickoff-navy/)
- [ND 35 Navy 32: That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-35-navy-32-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Clark & Houk Game Preview:  Boston College](https://fightingirishpreview.com/clark-houk-game-preview-boston-college/)
- [Last Thoughts Before Kickoff:  Boston College](https://fightingirishpreview.com/last-thoughts-before-kickoff-boston-college/)
- [ND 44 Boston College 0:  That's a Wrap.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-44-boston-college-0-thats-a-wrap/)
- [The Clark & Houk Game Preview: USC](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-clark-houk-game-preview-usc/)
- [Last Thoughts Before Kickoff:  USC](https://fightingirishpreview.com/last-thoughts-before-kickoff-usc/)
- [Video: Gator Bowl Press Conference Reaction](https://fightingirishpreview.com/video-gator-bowl-press-conference-reaction/)
- [Gator Bowl: Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/gator-bowl-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [Gator Bowl Alma Mater: Love Thee Notre Dame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/gator-bowl-alma-mater-love-thee-notre-dame/)
- [FIP Exclusive:  Game Winning TD from Field](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-exclusive-game-winning-td-from-field/)
- [Buckeyes 17 ND 14: That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/buckeyes-17-nd-14-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Joe Rudolph:  Why Notre Dame?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/joe-rudoph-why-notre-dame/)
- [Video: Spring Game Preview](https://fightingirishpreview.com/video-spring-game-preview/)
- [Dublin Media Availability](https://fightingirishpreview.com/dublin-media-availability-video/)
- [ND 45 SC 38:  That's a Gator Bowl Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-45-sc-38-thats-a-gator-bowl-wrap/)
- [Blue -Gold 2023: That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/blue-gold-2023-thats-a-wrap/)
- [ND-Navy:  Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-navy-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 42 Navy 3:  That's a Wrap From Dublin](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-42-navy-3-thats-a-wrap-from-dublin/)
- [Tenn.St @ ND: Final Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tenn-st-nd-final-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 56 Tenn St. 3:  That's a Wrap](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-56-tenn-st-3-thats-a-wrap/)
- [ND @NC State: Final Thoughts Before Kickoff (video)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-nc-state-final-thoughts-before-kickoff-video/)
- [ND 45 NC State 24:  The Bad, The Good and The Beautiful (video)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-45-nc-state-24-the-bad-the-good-and-the-beautiful-video/)
- [Central Michigan @ ND: Last Thoughts Before Kickoff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/central-michigan-nd-last-thoughts-before-kickoff/)
- [ND 41 Central Michigan 17:  That's a Wrap!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-41-central-michigan-17-thats-a-wrap/)
- [Andy Pilney and Last Thoughts Before Kickoff:  Ohio State at ND](https://fightingirishpreview.com/andy-pilney-and-last-thoughts-before-kickoff-ohio-state-at-nd/)
- [Mike Fanning (1953-2022): All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/mike-fanning-1953-2022-all-time-irish-hero/) - Special Edition Former ND defensive tackle and All-American Mike Fanning died last Sunday (October 30) at the age of 69. Born in Mount Clemons, Michigan, he started at defensive tackle in 1973 and 1974. 6-6, 255 he was huge by 1970s standards and presented a very intimidating appearance. Fanning was a key component on the
- [Notre Dame's Victory Over UNLV Through the Lens](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dames-victory-over-unlv-in-pictures/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Through the Lens:  Notre Dame  35  Clemson  14](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-35-clemson-14/)
- [A Signature Win And What Lies Ahead](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-signature-win-and-what-lies-ahead/) - Charlie Weis never had one, the best he could do was a “Bush Push” fueled signature loss. The biggest rap on Brian Kelly was that he could never win the big game, well he finally did when the Irish defeated Clemson in pandemic 2020. It took Kelly over 10 years to get that signature win.
- [Senior Day: Through the Lens](https://fightingirishpreview.com/senior-day/) - Seniors Houston Griffith and Isaiah Foskey walk the field at Notre Dame Stadium before their final home game. Photos by Chad Ryan.
- [Through the Lens: Blue - Gold Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-blue-and-gold-game/)
- [ND-Central Michigan: Through the Lens of Joseph Weiser](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-of-joseph-weiser/)
- [Jarious Jackson:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jarious-jackson-all-time-irish-hero/) - A strong and accurate arm and excellent running skills made Jarious Jackson a dual threat, record setting star for the Irish in the late 90s. A native of Tupelo, Mississippi, Jackson was one of the most sought-after quarterback prospects in the nation when he committed to Lou Holtz and Notre Dame in 1996. He played
- [DeShone Kizer:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/deshone-kizer-all-time-irish-hero/) - Editor's note: This is the 26th year that Fighting Irish Preview has been publishing the "All-time Irish Hero" series. From Gipp to Golson and beyond, hundreds of past Notre Dame players have been so honored. This season, the focus is on Irish quarterbacks from 1988 to the present. DeShone Kizer was a three-sport star in
- [Captain's Corner:  Tom Clements- Notre Dame's "Coach on the Field"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tommy-clements-notre-dames-coach-on-the-field/) - By: Frank Pomarico, Captain, 1973 One of the best things we had going on our 1973 undefeated team is that we had a coach on the field, someone who kept us in focus on Coach Parseghian's game plan and who wanted to win as badly as Ara. That person was our quarterback, Tom Clements. Tommy
- [Fighting Irish 101-Toledo](https://fightingirishpreview.com/toledo-101/) - This week the Irish match up for the first time in their history against Toledo, one of the favorites to this year win the Mid-American Conference. ND is 5-0 in its history against MAC teams. Their most recent MAC match-up was in 2019 against Bowling Green, the Irish prevailed that day, 52-0. Now in his
- [Fighting Irish 101-Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/purdue-101/) - Jeff Brohm is in his 5th year leading a Boilermaker squad that finished 2-4 last season. They now stand at 2-0 this year after notching victories over Oregon State 30-21 in week one and last week over Connecticut 49-0. 6-5, 215 lb, Junior Jack Plummer took over at quarterback for the Boilers at mid-season
- [Fighting Irish 101-Wisconsin](https://fightingirishpreview.com/wisconsin-101/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview #18 Wisconsin is 1-1, they were idle last week. In their last game they defeated Eastern Michigan 34-7. In week one they narrowly lost to Penn State 16-10. Paul Cryst is in his 7th season in Madison and has enjoyed a lot of success. The Badgers have been
- [Fighting Irish 101-Cincinnati](https://fightingirishpreview.com/cincinnati-101/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview Coming off a bye week, #7 Cincinnati is 3-0. In their last action they defeated power five Indiana 38-24. They also own dominate wins over Miami of Ohio and Murray State. Luke Fickell is in his 5th season leading the Bearcats, and he has had the program on
- [Fighting Irish 101-Hokies](https://fightingirishpreview.com/vt-hokies-101/) - Virginia Tech is 3-1. Like half the teams on Notre Dame’s schedule, the Hokies had last week off to help prepare. They own a win over North Carolina 17-10 in week one and their loss came to West Virginia 27-21. In their last game they defeated Richmond 21-10. Justin Fuente is in his 5th season
- [Fighting Irish 101-Southern Cal](https://fightingirishpreview.com/southern-cal-101/) - Like the Irish, the 3-3 Trojans were idle last week. In their last action they lost at home to Utah 42-26. They own wins over San Jose State, at Washington St and at Colorado. Besides Utah they have lost to Stanford by 14 and at Oregon State by 18. After the loss to Stanford, 6-year
- [Fighting Irish 101-North Carolina](https://fightingirishpreview.com/north-carolina-101/) - 48 year coaching veteran Mack Brown’s North Carolina squad is 4-3 and like half the teams on Notre Dame’s schedule they have had 2 weeks to prepare for the Irish. In their last action a couple weeks ago, they outlasted Miami 45-42. A year ago, on the day after Thanksgiving, the Irish beat NC 31-17
- [Fighting Irish 101-Navy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/navy-101/) - Navy comes into South Bend at 2-6. They were victors last Friday night over Tulsa by a score of 20-17. Their other victory came in week 4 over Central Florida 34-30. Among their 6 losses, three were within 1 score including two weeks ago when the Midshipmen came within a touchdown of #2 Cincinnati 27-20.
- [Fighting Irish 101-Virginia](https://fightingirishpreview.com/virginia-101/) - Virginia is 6-3, and they are the 6th opponent who will have had a bye the week before playing the Irish. In their last game they lost in a shootout at 25th ranked BYU 66-49. The Cavaliers also lost in week three to common opponent North Carolina 59-39 and their other loss was to 12th
- [Fighting Irish 101-Georgia Tech](https://fightingirishpreview.com/georgia-tech-101/) - Georgia Tech is 3-7. Last week against Boston College, they took a 21-7 first half lead but BC quarterback and former “Domer”, Phil Jurkovec lit them up by accounting for 5 total TDs including 2 passing and 3 on the ground. Final score BC 41 Tech 30. The Yellow Jackets own a 45-22 win over
- [Fighting Irish 101-Stanford](https://fightingirishpreview.com/stanford-101/) - Stanford is 3-9. Five weeks into the season they had the look of a dangerous team after they took out then #3 ranked Oregon, 31-24 in overtime, and stood at 3-2. And then the wheels feel off. Since then they have lost 6 straight, including a 41-11 beat down at the hands of Cal last
- [Fighting Irish 101-Oklahoma State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/oklahoma-state-101/) - The Fiesta Bowl marks the first ever matchup between Notre Dame and 11-2, Oklahoma State. The Cowboys finished just inches from a birth in the college football playoff when they were stopped just short of the goal line on the last play of the game in their conference championship against Baylor. OSU head Coach Mike
- [Fighting Irish 101-Ohio State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ohio-state-101/) - Ryan Day is now in his 4th full season leading Ohio State and has amassed an impressive overall record of 34-4. Last season State was 11-2 with losses to Oregon and Michigan. The Buckeyes last action was in the Rose Bowl on January 1, where they outlasted Utah 48-45. You can sum up Ohio State
- [Fighting Irish 101-Marshall](https://fightingirishpreview.com/marshall-101/) - A first time ever opponent for the Fighting Irish, Marshall was 7-6 a year ago. Among their wins was a 49-7 romp over common opponent Navy. Last week they had their way against FCS Norfolk St. 55-3, piling up over 600 yards of offense. The Thundering Herd is led by second year coach Charles Huff. 
- [Fighting Irish 101-California Golden Bears](https://fightingirishpreview.com/california-golden-bears-101/) - The Irish and Bears have matched up just four times in history, and Notre Dame has won them all. The last match-up was in 1967 at home, that day Ara Parseghian's defending national champion Irish prevailed 41-8. 5-7 a year ago, among their five victories were wins over USC and Stanford. This season The California
- [Fighting Irish 101-North Carolina](https://fightingirishpreview.com/north-carolina-101-2/) - North Carolina is led by 34-year veteran head coach Mac Brown. They are 3-0, and in typical ACC scheduling protocol the week before you play Notre Dame, they were idle last week. They own victories over Florida A & M, Appalachian State and Georgia State. They score a lot of points, they give up a
- [Fighting Irish 101-Stanford](https://fightingirishpreview.com/stanford-101-2/) - Stanford is 1-4. On opening day they defeated Colgate. Since then they have fallen to three ranked teams: USC, Washington, Oregon and then last week to Oregon State in a heartbreaker, 28-27. Not so long ago an annual, take it to the bank, top 25 team year, the Cardinal has fallen on some hard times. 3-9 a
- [Fighting Irish 101-UNLV](https://fightingirishpreview.com/unlv-101/) - UNLV is 4-3, they have lost two in a row, Air Force last week 42-7 and two weeks ago to San Jose St, 40-7. In week two they lost to common opponent Cal, 24-14. 2-10 a year ago, Marcus Arroyo, the former assistant head coach at Oregon, is in his third season at the helm
- [Fighting Irish 101-Syracuse](https://fightingirishpreview.com/syracuse-101/) - Head Coach Dino Babers is in his 7th seson leading #16 Syracuse. The Orange is 6-1. Last week they suffered their first loss to #5 Clemson 27-21. In that game they took a 21-10 lead into the 4th quarter before surrendering 17 unanswered points. Syracuse's record to this point represents the culmination of a rebuild
- [Fighting Irish 101-Navy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/navy-101-2/) - Navy is 3-6, they lost last week, in a relatively close game to 18 1/2 point favorite Cincinnati, 20-10. In two of their three victories, East Carolina and Temple, they had to go into overtime to take the wins. 4-8 a year ago, the Midshipmen have not seen a winning season since 2019, a year
- [Fighting Irish 101-Boston College](https://fightingirishpreview.com/boston-college-101/) - Boston College is 3-7, they upset No.17 North Carolina State 21-20 last week with a 2-yard touchdown pass with 14 seconds remaining. The Irish and The Eagles have faced one common opponent, on October 9, Clemson defeated BC 31-3. Former ND quarterback Phil Jurkovec has been out with a concussion and knee injury for the
- [Fighting Irish 101-Southern Cal](https://fightingirishpreview.com/southern-cal-101-2/) - USC is 10-1, they were 1-point losers in week seven to 20th ranked Utah. Last week they outlasted #16 UCLA 48-45. 4-8 a year ago, first year head Coach Lincoln Riley brought in 26 transfers in the off season and has rapidly turned around Trojan football fortunes. The Trojan identity becomes clear when looking at
- [Fighting Irish 101-Tennessee State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tennessee-state-101/) - The Tennessee State University Tigers are coming off a 4-7 season. They are coached by former Ohio State and NFL star running back Eddie George who is now in his 3rd season at the helm. Located in Nashville, Tennessee State is a Historically Black University (HBCU) that plays in the Ohio Valley Conference at the
- [Fighting Irish 101-Clemson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/clemson-101/) - Clemson head coach Dabo Sweeny, now in his 15th season has his team ranked #4 in the first CFP and undefeated at 8-0. Idle a week ago their last game was against a familiar to Notre Dame opponent, Syracuse. In that game Clemson had to put up 17 unanswered 4th quarter points to come from
- [Fighting Irish 101-NAVY](https://fightingirishpreview.com/navy-101-3/) - Navy, under new head coach Brian Newberry returns 17 starters off a a team that put a serious scare into the Irish last year before they fell short after a furious second half comeback, 35-32. That is the good news for Navy, because overall what led to the firing of their long-time head Coach Ken
- [Fighting Irish 101-South Carolina](https://fightingirishpreview.com/south-carolina-101/) - South Carolina is 8-4. Like the Irish, second year head coach Shane Beamer's Gamecocks started their season 1-2. On opening day they defeated Georgia State (35-14), and then lost to two pretty good football teams, Arkansas (44-30) and No. 1 Georgia (48-7). Since then the Gamecocks have gone 7-2 and own wins over Charlotte (56-20),
- [Fighting Irish 101-North Carolina St.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/north-carolina-st-101/) - The North Carolina State Wolfpack opened their season last week with a 24-14 win over the Connecticut Huskies. Last season, State finished their year at 8-5 after a loss to Maryland in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. Dave Doreen is in his 11th season leading the Wolfpack. While their week one performance against Connecticut was
- [Fighting Irish 101-Central Michigan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/central-michigan-101/) - The Central Michigan Chippewas are 1-1. In week one they fell at Michigan State 31-7 and last week, in a track meet they outlasted New Hampshire at home 45-42. 4-8 a year ago, they are coached by Jim McElwain now in his 4th season. McElwain took the Central Michigan job in 2019 after stints at
- [Fighting Irish 101-Duke](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-duke/) - Duke is 4-0, and they are ranked 17th in this week’s AP poll. Last week they took out winless UConn 41-7. They pulled off one of the the biggest surprises of week one when they defeated Clemson 28-7. In that game Clemson actually held its own statistically but missed their red zone opportunities and committed
- [Early Losers Can Be Late Winners](https://fightingirishpreview.com/early-losers-can-be-late-winners/) - Yes, it hurts to lose, as an obviously pained Marcus Freeman made clear last Saturday post game. But, they say if you are going to lose one, lose it early and it’s even better if it is to a pretty good football team, and that is what happened last Saturday. In fact, that are several
- [Jaylon Smith:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jaylon-smith-all-time-irish-hero/) - The Irish have had few pure athletes quite like Jaylon Smith. 6-3, 237 lb he could run the 40 in 4.5 seconds. In High School he became a five-star recruit and led Bishop Luers in Fort Wayne, Indiana to four State Championships. He committed to Brian Kelly to play in South Bend in June of
- [Fighting Irish 101-Ohio State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-101-ohio-state/) - Head Coach Ryan Day’s Ohio State is 3-0. 11-2 a year ago, they lost to eventual national champion Georgia in the CFP semifinal, 42-41 losing on near miss field goal attempt as time expired. This season the Buckeyes have defeated Indiana and Youngstown State in week’s one and two and last week they blasted Western
- [For the Love of Andy Pilney:  Beat Ohio State!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/for-the-love-of-andy-pilney-beat-ohio-state/) - So far in 2023 the Irish have accomplished exactly what was required. Week one in Dublin the Irish came out hot and burned the Navy 42-3, and Sam Hartman became the real deal. In Week two the Irish made history on the field against first time opponent Tennessee State and the offensive roll continued in
- [Fighting Irish Preview Podcast:  Central Michigan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-central-michigan/)
- [Manti Te'o:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/manti-teo-all-time-irish-hero/) - After a stellar high school career in Hawaii, that include Gatorade player of the year for his junior and senior season, Manti Te’o was one of the most sought-after recruits in the nation. UCLA, Stanford, Brigham Young, USC and a slew of others put the full court press on Manti. Clearly, he was something special.
- [Irish Take Out the Wolfpack:  the Bad, the Good, and the Beautiful](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-take-out-the-wolfpack-the-bad-the-good-and-the-beautiful/) - Last week the Irish went to 3-0 in a game marked by some bad, some good and some beautiful. Let’s start with the BAD, and get that out of the way. First a near two-hour weather delay at the end of the first quarter. No one's fault, but It was excruciating from a spectator’s standpoint
- [FIP Podcast:  ND @NC State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-nd-nc-state/)
- [Irish Ace First Two 2023 Tests](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-ace-first-two-2023-tests/) - Sure the Irish were supposed to win the first games, but the two blowout wins were not phone it in kind of efforts. The Irish have performed superbly. In fact, so far, it has been a grade of "A" effort. The two game combined numbers tell an impressive story of a football team hitting on
- [My Friend, Tony Roberts](https://fightingirishpreview.com/my-friend-tony-roberts/) - Tony Roberts, 1928-2023. The Voice of ND football Radio, 1980-2006 (Photo: Notre Dame Athletics)
- [Phil's Conversation with the "The Journal Gazette"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/phils-conversation-with-the-the-journal-gazette/) - 1 This is the 27th season of “Fighting Irish Preview.” How do you stay motivated? A: When you truly have a passion for something, motivation is not an issue. I’m a Catholic kid who was born and raised in the shadow of the Golden Dome. I went to my first game in 1970. My sandlot growing
- [FIP Podcast-Tennessee St. @ND](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-tennessee-st-nd/)
- [Dublin 2012, Dublin 2023 and Sam Hartman, Sam Hartman, Sam Hartman!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/dublin-2012-dublin-2023-and-sam-hartman-sam-hartman-sam-hartman/) - In 2012 Notre Dame opened the season in Dublin Ireland against Navy. ND dominated that game. Everett Golson, Theo Riddick, Davaris Daniels, Tyler Eifert, Zack Martin, Luis Nix, KeiVarae Russell, Stephon Tuitt and Manti Teo, the 2012 Irish were loaded with talent. Stephon Tuitt scored on a 65-yard scoop and score, the Irish rushed for
- [A Fine Evening in Dublin: Photo Gallery](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-fine-evening-in-dublin-photo-gallery/)
- [Fighting Irish Preview Podcast: NAVY](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-navy-2/)
- [Johnny Lujack:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/johnny-lujack-all-time-irish-hero/) - Johnny Lujack passed away on July 25, at the age of 98. As a player at Notre Dame in the 1940's, he won the Heisman Trophy and led the Irish to three national championships. At the time of his passing he was the oldest living Heisman winner. His ND career started in 1942 after an
- [Irish Have Some History in Dublin](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-have-some-history-in-dublin/) - A “home opener” 3613 miles from home. Notre Dame is listed as the “home” team for this week’s opener against Navy. That is a bit ironic when you consider that Dublin Ireland is thousands of miles from Notre Dame Stadium. But you don’t have to look at this trip too close to see that Notre
- [70's ND Star Pens Autobiography](https://fightingirishpreview.com/70s-nd-star-pens-autobiography/) - A National Championship, Condoleezza Rice and the wisdom of Ara! Orange Bowl eve shenanigans, incarceration, and medical tragedy! Business successes, loyal friends, a loving family, a dog named Zoe and faith in God. Former star Notre Dame running back (1972-1974), Eric Penick has a story to tell, and he has now done so in a
- [1970's Irish Hero Eric Penick Hospitalized](https://fightingirishpreview.com/1970s-irish-hero-eric-penick-hospitalized/) - A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the former ND star running back. A great one from Notre Dame's not too distant past is hospitalized in Dallas, Texas, with a serious infection. The condition has necessitated a partial amputation of a leg. The news came over the weekend that Eric Penick ( ND
- [Irish Walk-On Ascends to Top of Depth Chart](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-walk-on-ascends-to-top-of-depth-chart/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview In 2021, Dylan Devezin was the starting quarterback his senior year at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans. Augustine is a small all boys high school known for producing pretty good athletes, and for its powerhouse academics. The 6-1, 222 lb Devezin was good enough on the
- [As a Matter of FACT:  I am "in" the College Football Hall of Fame!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/as-a-matter-of-fact-i-am-in-the-college-football-hall-of-fame-2/)
- [ND Releases Movie Parody Uniform Reveal](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-reveals-green-jerseys-for-buckeye-game-with-movie-parody/) - Fighting Irish Media also released the following photos today of this year's alternate uniform: (Photo's: Fighting Irish Media)
- [Johnny Lujack Dies at 98,  Led the Irish to Three National Championships](https://fightingirishpreview.com/johnny-lujack-dies-at-98-led-the-irish-to-three-national-championships/) - Legendary Notre Dame quarterback and 1947 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Lujack passed away on Tuesday (July 25, 2023) in Naples, Florida at the age of 98. He led Notre Dame to three national championships. Lujack’s ND career started in 1942 after an outstanding multi-sport high school career in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. In his senior year there,
- [In Search of George Gipp: Epilogue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/in-search-of-george-gipp-epilogue/) - How Good was George Gipp?By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview When Notre Dame was forced to cancel spring football after just one practice last March, the plans of a journalist covering Notre Dame Football, along with most everything else in our society, were turned upside down. So, during the early weeks of the pandemic,
- [Tae Tae Johnson Picks the Irish](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tae-tae-johnson-picks-the-irish/) - Fort Wayne North Side four-star recruit Brauntae Johnson announced his commitment to play for Notre Dame during a livestream broadcast for 247 Sports on Saturday, June 24, at Traction Athletic Performance in Fort Wayne, Ind. Johnson said he made his decision two weeks ago and is 100 percent committed to the Irish. "It was really
- [Home Game Start Times Set](https://fightingirishpreview.com/home-game-start-times-set/) - Notre Dame today announced the start times for all 2023 home games. Included in the listing is the start time for the Dublin, Ireland match-up against Navy. ND is designated as the home team for the neutral field contest. Here is the home schedule and start times (all EDT/South Bend time). All games will be
- [ND-Navy Sellout to Set World Record](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-navy-sellout-to-set-world-record/) - The 2023 Aer Lingus College Football Classic featuring Notre Dame and Navy on August 26, 2023,in Dublin, Ireland, is sold out. Over 40,000 international fans are expected to make the trip for the event, including over 39,000 fans directly from the United States. This migration will represent a new world record for the largest number
- [100 Days Until Kickoff in Dublin](https://fightingirishpreview.com/100-days-until-kickoff-in-dublin/) - Another episode from The Clarkives Duty. Honor, Loyalty. Notre Dame and the Navy have played 95 times since first meeting in 1927 and this year will mark the third time they play in Dublin. In 1996 and 2012 the two squared off before huge crowds on the "Emerald Isle". Tradition is what makes the Notre
- [Buchner Follows Rees to Alabama](https://fightingirishpreview.com/buchner-follows-rees-to-alabama/) - Tyler Buchner's stay in the transfer portal did not last long. 48 hours after announcing his transfer from ND he announced on twitter that he will join his former offensive coordinator, Tommy Rees at Alabama. Alabama was Buchner's first and only visit. Reportedly other visits had been scheduled, but Head Coach Nick Saban made such
- [Buchner Enters Portal: Leaves ND Door Open](https://fightingirishpreview.com/buchner-enters-portal-leaves-nd-door-open/) - Quarterbacks start, or they transfer. That is the reality of the college football world these days. Quarterback Tyler Buchner was not going to start for the Irish this year, a fact that became visually obvious during Saturday's Blue-Gold Game. Grad transfer Sam Hartman lit things up, Buchner did not play well. Perhaps Buchner was already
- [ND Football 2023:  Quarterbacks 'R' Us](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-2023-quarterbacks-r-us/) - If Sam Hartman needed to pass any kind of a test Saturday with typically skeptical ND fans, he did so with flying (or is that "passing"?) colors. 13-16, 189 yards, 2 TDs and he picked up a third TD on a nifty keeper option on a goal line play. He pushed the ball deep, he
- [Spring Football Under Ara:  Becoming Champions On and Off the Field](https://fightingirishpreview.com/spring-football-under-parseghian-becoming-champions-on-and-off-the-field/) - Spring football for Ara Parseghian and his coaching staff had several purposes. First, it was an excellent time to teach new ideas and football concepts to the younger players on the roster. At the same time, the coaches could evaluate their talent and find out how dedicated the players had been to their off-season conditioning
- [Fans to Get First Look at Hartman in 2023 Blue-Gold Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/hartman-headlines-2023-blue-gold-game/) - The 2023 Blue-Gold game will be played in Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday, April 22 at 2:00 PM. This year's game will feature the first public display of transfer portal quarterback Sam Hartman. Hartman, who threw 110 touchdown passes and for12,967 yards at Wake Forest decided to bypass the NFL draft and take advantage of
- [Gator Bowl Propels Evans into Offseason](https://fightingirishpreview.com/gator-bowl-propels-evans-into-offseason/) - The score stood at ND 38 South Carolina 38 late in the 4th quarter. After grinding out 64 yards on 11 plays, Notre Dame 's offense had a 3rd and 7 at the SC 16 yard line. The clock was stopped at 1:38 on a South Carolina timeout. One more play to continue the drive
- ['72 Irish: A Lesson For Shell-Shocked Boilermakers](https://fightingirishpreview.com/72-irish-a-lesson-for-shell-shocked-boilermakers/) - I am an IU fan. 1983 graduate, B.A., Political Science. But, I exist in a world of Purdue fans/graduates. Boilermaker wife, daughter, other relatives, friends, some of them very good friends. The intensity of the IU-Purdue rivalry, particularly in basketball is INTENSE. If you know, YOU KNOW! Despite that rivalry, I took zero pleasure in
- [Sam Hartman:  Latest Heir To QB Legacy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/sam-hartman-latest-heir-to-qb-legacy/) - Brady Quinn, Tony Rice, Joe Montana. People pay attention to who the Notre Dame quarterback is. Johnny Lujack, Paul Hornung, Tom Clements. Sam Hartman, on campus since early January and fresh off an exam in Professor Fitzgerald's New Testament Theology class, faced the media for the first time this week and appeared already comfortable in
- [Rudolph Announces Departure From VA Tech](https://fightingirishpreview.com/rudolph-announces-departure-from-va-tech/) - 19 year coaching veteran Joe Rudolph paved the way with a twitter post for his expected hiring as ND's new offensive line coach. "Sometimes, the moment you feel at home and comfortable, God pushes you in a new direction and presents you with new challenges," Rudolph stated on the post Monday. Here is the complete
- [Freeman Defends OC Hiring Process](https://fightingirishpreview.com/freeman-defends-oc-hiring-process/) - Photo credits: Chad Ryan for Fighting Irish Preview (L) and Courtesy of Irish Illustrated/247 (R) On Monday Marcus Freeman went before the press to announce Gerad Parker as the new offensive coordinator, and to set the record straight regarding the process that led to Parker's hiring. "At no time during this process did I not
- [Super Bowl Surprise:  Hiestand Retires](https://fightingirishpreview.com/super-bowl-surprise-hiestand-retires/) - The press release from Fighting Irish Media was time stamped at 6:21 PM Sunday, just minutes before the kickoff of the Super Bowl. Virtually no one noticed the news until halftime of the big game. Talk about burying a story! The way 40 year coaching veteran Harry Hiestand announced his retirement reflected his approach to
- [Don Shula, Notre Dame and Donald Trump](https://fightingirishpreview.com/don-shula-notre-dame-and-donald-trump/) - Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history has passed away at the age of 90. Elected into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1997, in a 33-year career as a head coach, first of the Baltimore Colts and then the Miami Dolphins, he won two Super Bowls. Shula was a Catholic kid from Grand
- [ND Finalizes 2023 Schedule](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-finalizes-2023-schedule/) - Just who the Fighting Irish would play in 2023 has been known for quite some time, but exactly when those games would be played was not. The puzzle is now complete with the release of dates for ND's five game ACC slate. The schedule begins and ends on near opposite ends of the earth, includes
- [Date Set for Annual Blue-Gold Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/date-set-for-notre-dames-annual-blue-gold-spring-game/) - Notre Dame announced today that the 2023 edition of the Blue-Gold Game will be on Saturday, April 22, in Notre Dame Stadium. The Blue-Gold Game will stream exclusively on Peacock and will be available on-demand, following the live stream, on Fighting Irish TV. Tickets to the game will go on sale Tuesday, January 24 at 10
- [Mr. Buchner’s Wild Ride](https://fightingirishpreview.com/mr-buchners-wild-ride/) - And on the 111th day since he had last played live football, he accounted for 7 touchdowns (including two for the other team!) and was named Gator Bowl MVP. ND’s 45 to 38 victory over South Carolina mirrored their rollercoaster 2022 season and Tyler Buchner’s three passing, two running TDs, and two pick six performance
- [Sam Hartman is IRISH!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/sam-hartman-is-irish/) - And just like that the most prolific quarterback in the history of the ACC is Irish. Sam Hartman, who entered the transfer portal late last year as a graduate student, arrived on the ND campus Wednesday. Late Thursday afternoon Hartman posted photos of himself on his Twitter account in an ND uniform with the word
- [Ian Book:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ian-book-all-time-irish-hero/) - Ian Book was a bit of an afterthought in Notre Dame's 2016 recruiting class. 3-star rating out of El Dorado Hills, California he originally was a commitment to Washington St., but flipped in August of 2015 to ND. Not much about his recruitment foreshadowed the impressive impact he would have during his ND career. Book redshirted
- [Through The Lens: Notre Dame - 45, South Carolina - 38](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-45-south-carolina-38/) - Chad Ryan's photos from Notre Dame's come-from-behind win in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.
- [FIP Podcast-Gator Bowl Edition](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-gator-bowl-edition/)
- [ND Gator Bowl Week Practice: Through the Lens](https://fightingirishpreview.com/monday-gator-bowl-practice-through-the-lens/)
- [Notre Dame Signs 24 in 2024 Class](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-signs-24-for-the-class-of-2023/) - Notre Dame announced the signing of 24 outstanding prospects today, but the most high profile story of national letter of intent signing day was the apparent loss of 5-star safety, Peyton Bowen. Bowen flipped his over 11 month long commitment from the Irish to Oregon. When making his announcement he at first put on a
- [ND has a History With the Gator Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-has-a-history-with-the-gator-bowl/) - The Orange, Sugar, Cotton and Sun Bowls are all older by a few years. And of course the Rose Bowl is the "Granddaddy" of them all, but the Gator Bowl is the 6th oldest bowl in existence and Notre Dame has a history with the Jacksonville, Florida based game. The story goes that after World
- [IN SEARCH OF GEORGE GIPP (Part 2)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/in-search-of-george-gipp-pt-2/) - George Gipp, did not spend a lot of time in the classroom at Notre Dame. After all, his pursuits that involved poker games and billiards in downtown South Bend and in other venues around northern Indiana kept him plenty busy. On March 8, 1920, Gipp was found to be guilty of missing numerous classes, and
- [World's Greatest College Tight End Leaves for NFL](https://fightingirishpreview.com/worlds-greatest-college-tight-end-leaves-for-nfl/) - Michael Mayer, frequently referred to on these pages as the World's Greatest College Tight End, announced through his twitter account that he will forgo his final two years of eligibility (senior year plus pandemic year) and enter the 2023 NFL draft. He will not play in the December 30 Gator Bowl game against South Carolina.
- [Pyne in Portal, So who leads the Irish in their Bowl Game?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/pyne-in-portal-so-who-leads-the-irish-in-the-bowl-game/) - Drew Pyne announced on Twitter today that he was entering the transfer portal. "I have been blessed to be among great coaches and teachers and play with teammates I consider brothers. Our bonds will be lifelong. Now it is time for me to take on a new challenge, and I will be entering the transfer
- [Rose Bowl May Throw Wrench into ND Bowl Plans](https://fightingirishpreview.com/rose-bowl-may-throw-wrench-into-nd-bowl-plans/) - ??? Yesterday it was obviously going to be the Gator Bowl, today things are not so clear. Fighting Irish Preview's survey of the bowl game projections of ten major sports websites published just yesterday expressed a strong consensus that the Irish were headed to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on December 30. In fact nine out
- [Consensus Says:  It's the Gator](https://fightingirishpreview.com/consensus-says-its-the-gator/) - The consensus of ten major College Football websites predicts that the 2022 Irish are heading to a match up in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against an SEC opponent. Nine of the ten named the Gator as the likely landing spot for the 8-4 Irish. The Gator is played in Jacksonville, Florida on December 30 with
- [FIP Podcast:  Southern Cal](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-southern-cal/)
- [ND 2022: The Year of the Rollercoaster](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-2022-the-year-of-the-rollercoaster/) - Game 1, back on September 3rd was an amusement park teaser as the Irish went toe to toe most of the day with Ohio State before succumbing in the second half, 21-10. In game two the ride all but derailed as underdog Marshall took out the Irish at home 26-21, and the Irish lost quarterback
- [ND-BC 2022:  Football in a Snow Globe](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-bc-2022-football-in-a-snow-globe/)
- [Irish Put on Show on Snow Filled Senior Day](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-put-on-show-on-snow-filled-senior-day/) - In game 11, 2022, the Irish put it all together, they did it for four quarters and they did it in a somewhat whimsical setting reminiscent of a snow globe. At least that was the look of things from high a top Notre Dame stadium in climate controlled comfort. Presumably the blustery ,snowy bitter cold
- [FIP Podcast:  Boston College](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-boston-college/)
- [Tom Clements: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tom-clements-all-time-irish-hero/) - Considered by his teammates to be a “coach on the field”, Tom Clements almost didn’t go to Notre Dame at all. A multisport star in high school in McKees Rock, Pennsylvania, Clements nearly went the North Carolina to play point guard for Dean Smith and the Tar Heels. But Notre Dame won out and Clements
- [Irish Score 5 Early TDs, Survive 2nd Half Famine](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-score-5-early-tds-survive-2nd-half-famine/) - What is Cover Zero? Go ahead google it. If you didn’t already know, you will learn that it is a high risk, high reward defense that employs bare minimum man to man coverage against each receiver while everyone else blitzes. When it works it results in quarterback pressures and sacks, and it is difficult to
- [FIP Podcast: Navy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-navy/)
- [FIP Podcast: Clemson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-clemson/)
- [Irish Grab Needed Momentum With Win](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-grab-needed-momentum-with-win/) - Three weeks ago, it was, "run the football, and play good defense", now it is more like, "run the football and block a punt"? “Whatever works” should be this football team’s mantra. According to Marcus Freeman after ND's 41-24 dismantling of Syracuse, “if we can score 41 points doing it the way we just did
- [ND v. Clemson:  A Short History](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-v-clemson-a-short-history/) - Notre Dame, Clemson: two powerhouse programs that have been playing the game for a very long time. But there have only been six matchups between the two in their long histories, and each game has had national title implications. In the 1977 season, Joe Montana and company traveled to Clemson and escaped with a 21-17
- [FIP Podcast: Syracuse](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-syracuse/)
- [Everett Golson:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/everett-golson-all-time-irish-hero/) - Editor's note: This is the 26th year that Fighting Irish Preview has been publishing the "All-time Irish Hero" series. From Gipp to Golson, hundreds of past Notre Dame players have been so honored. This season, the focus is on Irish quarterbacks from 1988 to the present. Everett Golson grew up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- [Irish Need Fixes, and Fast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-need-fixes-and-fast/) - And miles to go before I sleep. -Robert Frost Marcus Freeman has made a habit of promising post game to fix things. After the Marshall game, it was about examining everything, top to bottom. After the Stanford loss, more of the same. Against an over matched UNLV team Saturday, the Irish walked away with a
- [Tommy Rees:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tommy-rees-all-time-irish-hero/) - Tommy Rees, not so swift of foot, a little prone to the interception, but a coach’s kid who understood his limitations, maximized his talent and led the Irish to important victories. His coaches' thought enough of his body of work that after his playing days were over, he went into coaching and rapidly rose in
- [A Few Things for Marcus Freeman to Think About](https://fightingirishpreview.com/some-things-for-freeman-to-think-about/) - Take some advice from a loyal fan of the Irish for over 50 years who also has 26 years experience covering them, objectively. Analyze a loss, and move on. After all it's up to the coaches to figure it out, not you. So, point by point from my notebook compiled during Stanford week, lets analyze.
- [ND Fan's Coping Guide (Stanford Edition):  Try this to Feel Better](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-fans-coping-guide-stanford-edition-try-analysis-to-make-it-feel-better/) - After compiling a record of 54-10 the last five years, Notre Dame and Notre Dame fans have enjoyed and come to expect winning, and a lot of it. That fact makes it doubly shocking when you go into two games as BIG favorites ( Marshall-20.5, Stanford 17) at home…..and you lose. This result on the surface is
- [Notre Dame 14, Stanford 16](https://fightingirishpreview.com/notre-dame-14-stanford-16/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Stanford @ ND:  FIP Podcast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/stanford-nd-fip-podcast/)
- [Pass Rush, Pyne, and the Best College Football Tight End in the World, It's Simple.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/pass-rush-pyne-and-the-best-college-football-tight-end-in-the-world-its-simple/) - A month ago, the Irish left the field after an epic upset loss to Marshall, and the loss of their QB1 for the season, a sullen, and in at least one case angry football team. At 0-2 on the season , the Irish and their freshly minted head coach faced full blown five alarm adversity.
- [Brady Quinn:  All Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/brady-quinn-all-time-irish-hero/) - 6-4, 227 pound Brady Quinn came to ND out of Dublin Ohio in 2003 as the prized recruit of Tyrone Willingham. Shortly into his freshman season he took over as starting quarterback and went on to be a four year starter. During those four seasons, he rewrote the ND record books. While showing flashes of
- [Through the Lens:  ND v. BYU--Shamrock Series](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-nd-v-byu-shamrock-series/) - All Photos: AJ Houk for Fighting Irish Preview
- [Fighting Irish Preview Podcast: Bye Week](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-bye-week/)
- [FIP Podcast:  Shamrock Series ND v. BYU](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-shamrock-series-nd-v-byu/)
- [Jimmy Clausen:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jimmy-clausen-all-time-irish-hero/) - Jimmy Clausen was the youngest of three brothers who all played quarterback in college. 6-2 , 220 pounds he had good size, a lightning fast release, and he was a perfect 42-0 as a prep quarterback out of Westlake Village, California. During his senior year there, he tossed an impressive 49 touchdown passes and was
- [Who Are You?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/who-are-you/) - Notre Dame football 2022, Who are you? Play defense and run the football. Against Cal, after 156 yards rushing and racking up six sacks on defense, it was a faint echo. By the third quarter this past Saturday against North Carolina, it was a big screen, surround sound, high-def extravaganza, crystal clear to anyone who
- [Irish Identity Comes Into Focus](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-identity-comes-into-focus/) - Play defense and run the football. Last week after 156 yards rushing and racking up six sacks on defense, it was a faint echo. By the third quarter this past Saturday against North Carolina, it was a big screen, high-def extravaganza, crystal clear to anyone who watched. Notre Dame Football 2022 has an identity. At
- [ND @ North Carolina:  FIP Podcast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-north-carolina-fip-podcast/)
- [Captain's Corner: 1973 Win Over USC Among Greatest in Stadium History](https://fightingirishpreview.com/captains-corner-1973-win-over-usc-among-greatest-in-stadium-history/) - On October 23, 1973 the undefeated and 8th ranked Irish hosted the 6th ranked and defending national champion USC Trojans in South Bend. The Trojans had tied 7-7 earlier in the season by then 8th ranked Oklahoma but were otherwise riding a 23 game unbeaten streak. USC was led by QB Pat Hayden, future NFL
- [Ron Powlus:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ron-powlus-all-time-irish-hero/) - Ron Powlus hit the national scene before he had even played a game for the Irish when well known sportswriter Beano Cook predicted that he would win the Heisman trophy twice and go down as the greatest ND quarterback ever. Talk about setting the bar high! This "phenom" came to Notre Dame out of Berwick, PA
- [Through the Lens: Notre Dame 24, Cal 17](https://fightingirishpreview.com/through-the-lens-notre-dame-24-cal-17/) - All Photos: Chad Ryan
- [CAL: Notes In Search of a Story](https://fightingirishpreview.com/cal-game-notes-in-search-of-a-story/) - Close But No Cigar: Cal had five losses by seven or fewer points last season, add another now in 2022. We are still Marshall? : The Herd failed to thunder this week against 1-1 Bowling Green, losing in overtime 34-31. Ohio State played hoops against Toledo, winning 77 to 21. Priceless: Manti Te’o getting emotional over his thundering reception pre-game from
- [A Tale of Two Quarterbacks](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-tale-of-two-quarterbacks/) - With apologies to Charles Dickens, for Drew Pyne Saturday, it was the worst of times, but after a little “hard coaching” it was the best of times. Indeed, the Drew Pyne who started the game bore little resemblance to the Drew Pyne that finished. Pyne was at his best when he finally settled down and
- [Fighting Irish Preview Podcast: CAL @ ND](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-cal-nd/)
- [Kevin McDougal:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kevin-mcdougal-all-time-irish-hero/) - Kevin McDougal hailed from Pompano Beach, Florida and all he ever wanted when he got to Notre Dame in 1989 was a chance. A chance to play quarterback at Notre Dame. In contrast to today’s college football world, where quarterbacks transfer early and often, McDougal stayed loyal to the Irish and patiently waited his chance.
- [Upset Collides with Game Day Ritual](https://fightingirishpreview.com/an-upset-collides-with-game-day-ritual/) - Another episode from: THE CLARKIVES Like you, I have a few game day rituals. I start my day with a hot cup of coffee and find a stool to sit on behind the counter at Augie’s Locker Room. With highlights of Tony Roberts and Tom Pagna playing in the background, I enjoy talking to new
- [A Notre Dame Fan's Coping Guide](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-notre-dame-fans-coping-guide/) - Yesterday’s upset loss elicited some rather strong and passionate responses from Notre Dame nation. “Over his head!”, “Fire Rees!", “Send Golden back to the NFL”, “Pull their scholarships", “Now we know why the Bears fired Hiestand”, “No heart”. Yikes. Obviously there is a lot of emotional angst out there right now. Understandable. Therefore, Fighting Irish Preview is here
- [Fighting Irish Preview Podcast:  Marshall @ ND](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-marshall-nd/)
- [Rick Mirer:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/rick-mirer-all-time-irish-hero/) - Rick Mirer grew up just a few miles down the road from South Bend in Goshen, Indiana. The son of a high school coach, Mirer was born to play quarterback. In high school his senior year he threw for 3,973 yards and 30 touchdowns and earned several awards as the nation’s best high school quarterback.
- [Ohio State 21 ND 10:  Observations, Notes, a Quote and the Great Photography of Chad Ryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ohio-state-21-nd-10-observations-notes-a-quote-and-the-great-photography-of-chad-ryan/) - KNOWLES KNOWS DEFENSE: For two consecutive games now against Jim Knowles designed defenses, the Irish offense has been mostly stymied, particularly in the second half. Knowles is the Ohio State defensive coordinator who was hired away from Oklahoma State last December. Knowles was attractive to the Buckeyes because he had built top notch defenses at
- [But Can He Coach?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/but-can-he-coach/) - Sure, sure he can recruit, his family is beyond adorable, the players love him and he has put together a top not staff. In fact, Marcus Freeman has pushed nearly all the right buttons since he ascended to the role of head coach last December. But can he coach? To put a sharper point on
- [Fighting Irish Preview Podcast:  ND @ Ohio St.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-nd-ohio-st/)
- [Tony Rice: ALL-TIME IRISH HERO](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tony-rice-all-time-irish-hero/) - As a senior in High School Tony Rice was the South Carolina player of the year and a Parade all-American. And that made him the crown jewel of Lou Holtz’s 1986, first recruiting class. 6-1, 200 lbs, 4.48 time in the 40, Holtz envisioned him as the ideal candidate to run his run option oriented,
- [ND v. OSU 1935: The First "Game of the Century"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-v-osu-1935-the-first-game-of-the-century/) - On November 2, 1935 two tradition rich and undefeated football teams met. Notre Dame traveled 252 miles that day to play their next state over neighbor, number 1 ranked and favored Ohio State in front of 81,000 fans. It was the middle of the great depression, but tickets that day were going for huge sums
- [Gone Five Years, Never Forgotten](https://fightingirishpreview.com/gone-five-years-never-forgotten/) - You know what it takes to win? Just look at my fist. When I make a fist, it's strong and you can't tear it apart. As long as there's unity, there's strength. We must become so close with the bonds of loyalty and sacrifice, so deep with the conviction of the sole purpose, that no
- [Davis Full Go for Fall](https://fightingirishpreview.com/davis-full-go-for-fall/) - When Avery Davis went down during the Navy game last season with an ACL tear, the Irish lost a valuable and explosive part of their receiving corp. Davis was already in his fifth season in 2021 and was serving as a team Captain. He finished 2021 with 386 yards on 27 catches and 4 touchdowns.
- [Life after Avery Davis, a Look at Some Options](https://fightingirishpreview.com/football-season-beyond-avery-davis/) - Sometime after practice was closed to the media last Friday (practice seven), sixth year Senior receiver Avery Davis was called upon to run a jet sweep. Blessed with great speed, it's a play that he has run effectively before. On Saturday Marcus Freeman described what happen next, "he was running a jet sweep, and planted
- [It's Buchner!](https://fightingirishpreview.com/its-buchner/) - To almost no one's surprise, Tyler Buchner, who was the "leader in the clubhouse" after last season has been announced as Notre Dame's starting quarterback for the 2022 season. Buchner won the job after a seven practice preseason battle with Drew Pyne. "Tyler Buchner is our starting quarterback. Extremely difficult decision....Drew made it extremely difficult.
- [Freeman Comments after First Practice](https://fightingirishpreview.com/freeman-comments-after-first-practice/) - The 2022 version of the Fighting Irish of the Fighting Irish kicked off practice number one of fall camp Friday. Below are his opening comments to the media.
- [Can Freeman Win NOW?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/can-freeman-win-now/) - With his 2023 and 2024 recruiting classes currently ranked number one nationally, we know Marcus Freeman can recruit, but can he win? And even more importantly, considering it has been 34 years since ND tasted national championship glory, can he win now? The records of other Notre Dame first year head coaches, gives us a
- [Captain's Corner: Ara, “He Could Have Been Anything He Wanted to Be”](https://fightingirishpreview.com/captains-corner-arahe-could-have-been-anything-he-wanted-to-be/) - On a beautiful sunny June afternoon, during a COVID delayed celebration of their 55th anniversary reunion, members of the Notre Dame Class of 1965 visited the grave of Ara Parseghian to remember him in prayer and reflect on the impact he had on their lives, as students during the magical 1964 football season. Frank Pomarico
- [Captain's Corner with Frank Pomarico: Faith, Family, Freeman](https://fightingirishpreview.com/captains-corner-with-frank-pomarico-faith-family-freeman/) - It’s the middle of May, and my daily walk with my dogs, Beau and Paddy, through the most beautiful campus in the world, was different. Notre Dame campus was quiet. Most of the students had left for the summer, except for the seniors and graduate students waiting for graduation. Our walk took us near the ND Post
- [Jack Coan is an Indianapolis Colt (free agent signing)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jack-coan-is-an-indianapolis-colt-free-agent-signing/)
- [Blue Gold Game Tradition Continues](https://fightingirishpreview.com/blue-gold-game-tradition-continues/) - The 2022 Blue-Gold game will be played in Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday, April 23, and Notre Dame fans are looking for some answers. Like, with Tyler Buchner out is Drew Pyne ready to step up? Who will catch the football this season? Kyren Williams is out , who will be in? Will a defense
- [2023 Schedule Adds a Couple of Milestones](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2023-schedule-adds-a-couple-of-milestones/) - Notre Dame has added it's 12th and presumably final opponent to its 2023 schedule, and will break a couple of barriers in the process. The Tennessee State University football program will visit the University of Notre Dame on Sept. 2, 2023 at Notre Dame Stadium. The game will mark the first time in program history
- [Buchner and Pyne Build Rapport with Freeman During Quarterback Competition](https://fightingirishpreview.com/buchner-and-pyne-build-rapport-with-marcus-freeman-during-quarterback-competition/) - "I'm no quarterback guru. I'm not afraid to admit that", so stated Marcus Freeman shortly after the first Spring practice last week. Freeman may lack in-depth knowledge about the intricacies of the most important position on the field, but he apparently plans to make up for it by building good relationships with his quarterbacks. "Every
- [New Defensive Coordinator on Marcus Freeman: "I Share His Values."](https://fightingirishpreview.com/new-defensive-coordinator-on-marcus-freeman-i-share-his-values/) - Just a few hours earlier, Al Golden had helped lead the Cincinnati Bengals to within an eyelash of a Super Bowl championship. The run by the Bengals had been as exciting as it was improbable and Al Golden played a key role as linebackers coach. And then POOF! 36 hours later, he was standing in
- [Carousel on Hyperdrive:  Mr. Freeman Builds a Coaching Staff](https://fightingirishpreview.com/carousel-on-hyperdrive-mr-freeman-builds-a-coaching-staff/) - December 5, 2021: Notre Dame is invited to play in the January 1 Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State. December 6, 2021: In a ceremony that includes Father Jenkins, Jack Swarbrick, the team, band and cheerleaders, Marcus Freeman was officially announced as the new head Coach at Notre Dame. Freeman states that he will put an
- [Game Days at Augie's](https://fightingirishpreview.com/game-days-at-augies/) - Another chapter from: The Clarkives By: Dr. Len Clark, Ph.D I love Notre Dame game days. There is just something special about it, yet it is so subjective. Every Irish fan has their own routine or tradition regardless of their location. My friend, Mark Boyle, in Ireland has his game day routine, although his is
- [Montana Headlines ND Impact on Super Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/montana-headlines-nd-impact-on-super-bowl/) - By: Phil Houk Notre Dame has 45 former players who have gone on to win Super Bowl rings, after this Sunday, there will be 46. 2021 draftees WR Ben Skowronek (Rams) and DE Khalid Kareem (Bengals) will both suit up for the game this Sunday. One will win a ring, both will join a group
- [Captain’s Corner: Dream Big](https://fightingirishpreview.com/captains-corner-dream-big/) - By: Frank Pomarico (ND 1970-1973, Team Captain and National Champion, 1973) I remember my mother always encouraged me to dream and to dream big. That was great advice because, if a person doesn’t have a dream, they in a lot of ways die, emotionally and spiritually. The idea of developing a dream and reaching it keeps many
- [New 2020 Schedule Presents Plausible Path to College Football Glory](https://fightingirishpreview.com/new-2020-schedule-presents-plausible-path-to-college-football-glory/) - All things considered and of course subject to coronavirus whim, the 2020 ND schedule lines up nicely for the Irish. Very winnable games up front, strategically placed bye weeks and the toughest match up at home gives the newly announced slate a promising blue and gold glow, and a well defined path to the College
- [Football During a Pandemic?  It's Happened Before.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/football-during-a-pandemic-its-happened-before/) - After the 1917 season an impressive five year run for the Irish ended when Jesse Harper retired as the Notre Dame head football coach. The reigns of the team were handed to his 29 year old assistant, Knute Rockne. Thousands of college age men at the time were in Europe fighting World War I and
- [Why Notre Dame Plays Navy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/why-notre-dame-plays-navy/) - Notre Dame and Navy have been “friends” now for 92 consecutive years, and the series operates under a gentleman’s agreement that it will go on indefinitely. The two programs share such mutual respect and admiration that the teams join together on the post-game field for the singing of each other’s Alma mater. The friendship began
- [1918: A Pandemic Shortened Season](https://fightingirishpreview.com/1918-a-pandemic-shortened-season/) - The 2020 College football season is in peril due to the uncertainties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. While many aspects of this situation are unsettling to say the least, history does teach some lessons, because this has happened before. In fact a landmark season in Notre Dame football history was significantly altered by the impact
- [ND Football Legend Returns to Campus](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-football-legend-returns-to-campus/) - Notre Dame is traditionally at or near the top of the list when is comes to the graduation rates of its student athletes. An Irish football legend is intending to do his part to add to that proud record of academic success. Jerome Bettis, NFL Hall of Famer and stalwart on some great Lou Holtz's
- [Hiestand Back In Familiar Surroundings](https://fightingirishpreview.com/hiestand-back-in-familar-surroundings/) - Harry Hiestand is back in familar surroundings as Notre Dame officially announced the return of veteran offensive line coach Harry Hiestand to Marcus Freeman's first coaching staff. Hiestand is back on staff after having served as offensive line coach under Brian Kelly from 2012-2017. In 2018 Hiestand left ND, ironically for another job that he
- [Wimbush or Book: What Kind of Car do YOU Want to Drive?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/wimbush-or-book-what-kind-of-car-do-you-want-to-drive/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish PreviewOne is a nicely equipped Honda Accord, the other a red hot 220 mph, Lamborghini. One is super reliable and adept at getting you from point “A” to point “B”, the other will get you there quicker and with a lot more thrills……. when there aren't any engine problems.
- [Ian Book: Three Confident Springs](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ian-book-three-confident-springs/) - It has now been three springs since Ian Book burst on the Fighting Irish quarterback scene. And in three springs time, a portrait of a talented and confident QB has grown sharper each year. So much so that in the spring of 2019, Ian Book now stands as the uncontested leader of the Notre Dame football team.
- [The Shambles of 2016,  Turn Into a 2018 Dream](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2292-2/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview The Irish finished their rebuild year in style at 10-3. Soon thereafter a few more staff changes happened and most importantly the heart of the ND defense: Tillery, Coney and Tranquill all decided to put off the NFL for one more year...... of working on a dream. During
- [Rockne: A Shot Whiskey and a Cigar](https://fightingirishpreview.com/rockne-a-shot-whiskey-and-a-cigar/) - It was at a time when he and Babe Ruth were arguably the two most recognizable sports figures in America, when on March 31, 1931, Knute Rockne boarded a plane in Kansas City en route to Las Angeles. He was traveling there to consult on the making of the motion picture The Spirit of Notre
- [The Fighting Irish Poet:  "Three Down, Three to Go"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/three-down-three-to-go/) - By : The Fighting Irish Poet A loss to Cincy in week 5 Threatened to stop the Irish drive. And next up was VA Tech That could turn the season into a wreck. * The game went to the wire 8 points down late the situation was dire. But suddenly great in the 2-minute drill
- [Paul Hornung: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/paul-hornung-all-time-irish-hero/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview “Never get married in the morning, because you never know who you might meet that night.” -Paul Hornung Paul Hornung, “The Golden Boy” passed away on November 13, 2020 at the age of 84. Hornung cut a wide and at times glamourous swath through life. And as a
- [I'll always Have 2019 (Part 1)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ill-always-have-2019-part-1/) - A few days ago, it looked like it was all going to be gone. The dominoes were tumbling. Major conferences canceled Fall 2020 football. Now there is hope that some of what makes college football great may survive, The Irish are determined to play, albeit in a very nontraditional way. What will happen tomorrow, and
- [The ND Football  'Living Head Coaches Club': An Exclusive Group, But Bigger Than You Might Think](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-nd-football-living-head-coaches-club-an-exclusive-group-but-bigger-than-you-might-think/) - Since Ara Parseghian passed in 2017, I've been thinking about all the living ND head coaches. Well, pandemics apparently give you a bit of extra time. So finally, here is the list along with some interesting background. Brian Kelly 2010-present. Brian Kelly was hired at the age of 48, and is now 58. He has
- [How the Fighting Irish...Got their Name](https://fightingirishpreview.com/how-the-fighting-irish-got-their-name/) - (Updated: Jan.7, 2020) By: Phillip Houk of Fighting Irish Preview Those who believe the “Fighting Irish” nickname to be a denigration of the Irish people, do not know the historical facts. Because, quite the opposite is true. Notre Dame’s "Fighting Irish" nickname is a tribute to an enduring relationship based on respect and affection. So,
- [David Cutcliffe's Notre Dame Connection](https://fightingirishpreview.com/david-cutcliffes-notre-dame-connection/) - By Phil Houk of Irish 101 and Fighting Irish Preview The last time ND and Duke played was in 2016, when Duke, led By NFL Bound QB Daniel Jones, and a head coach by the name of David Cutcliffe overcame a 381 yard 2 touchdown day from DeShone Kizer to prevail in a shootout 38-35.
- [A 27 Year Old Is Now In Charge of the Irish Offense](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-27-year-old-is-now-in-charge-of-the-irish-offense/) - With the announcement today that born in 1992 Tommy Rees has been promoted to Offensive Coordinator, a promising coach has made a big move on a very fast track. After a 4 year playing career from 2010-2013 at ND that saw Rees throw for 7,670 yards and 61 TD passes (2nd best at ND all-time),
- [Robin Weber Caught a Piece of Fighting Irish History](https://fightingirishpreview.com/robin-weber-caught-a-piece-of-fighting-irish-history/) - Tom Clements refers to it as “the pass”, but Robin Weber calls it “the catch”. Whatever your perspective, if you are a Notre Dame fan you know that Robin Weber played a critical role in the Irish winning the 1973 National Championship.
- [Irish End 2019 With 2020 Momentum](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-end-2019-with-2020-momentum/) - Ranked 9th in the preseason polls and with a playoff appearance in 2018, hopes were high that in 2019 Notre Dame football would reload, and with a veteran offense and ferocious pass rush, make another run at post season glory.The schedule would include 7 home games and the challenge of road games against Georgia and
- [A Stunning Loss](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-stunning-loss/) - By: the Fighting Irish Preview Poet Things never quite as bad as they seem, Irish debacle, a Michigan dream. Lose by 31, the game before beat SC! One-week despair, the other one glee. Michigan rolled in a Fall deluge The Irish unable to find any refuge Ian couldn’t throw, the defense was gashed Dreams of
- [Giant to the World, Coach to Me](https://fightingirishpreview.com/giant-to-the-world-coach-to-me/) - Notre Dame lost a giant recently, I lost a Little League coach. Chuck Lennon, a man as known as "Mr. Notre Dame", gave his heart and soul to Our Lady's University as well as the South Bend community. He retired in 2011 after 30 years as the head of the Notre Dame Alumni Association. Chuck
- [Three Games](https://fightingirishpreview.com/three-games/) - 1. Sugar Bowl, ND v. LSU. 1-3-07 2. BCS Championship, ND v. Alabama 1-7-13 3. Cotton Bowl/CFP Semi, ND v. Clemson 12-29-18 There have been 3 "benchmark" games along the way as Notre Dame has fought to get back to the National Championship promised land of 1988, and the Irish have lost all of them……
- [Ian Book!  How I Knew It All Along](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ian-book-how-i-knew-it-all-along/) - By Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview My journey with Ian Book started on Aug 4, 2015 when he decommitted from the Washington State Cougars and committed to Notre Dame. A 3 star Quarterback rated as the 20th best pro style prospect in the country, he hailed from El Dorado Hills, California. On that day,
- [Drue Tranquill:  What it Means to be Fighting Irish](https://fightingirishpreview.com/drue-tranquill-what-it-means-to-be-fighting-irish/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview About 15 years ago, “America’s Foremost Authority”, my partner on the radio show Fighting Irish Preview, Tim Prister, edited a book called What It Means to be Fighting Irish. In it Tim interviewed dozens of former Notre Dame players from John Lujack to Joe Montana to Rocket Ismail.
- [Alan Page: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/alan-page-all-time-irish-hero/) - Alan Page is arguably one of the greatest athletes to have ever played football at Notre Dame, and Alan Page went on to a career after football that qualifies him among the finest graduates of ND, ever. A “Notre Dame man”, in every sense of the words. Born on August 7, 1945 in Canton, Ohio,
- [Bob Whitmore and Me](https://fightingirishpreview.com/bob-whitmore-and-me/) - Bob Whitmore passed away over the weekend after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 73. Star basketball player for Notre Dame from 1966-1969, he played center and was inducted into the ND basketball "Ring of Honor" in January 2019. Most ND fans don’t really know much else about him, after all he last
- [Irish Lose Big Lead on Record Setting Day](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-lose-big-lead-on-record-setting-day/) - At the 1:16 mark of the 2nd quarter ND took a 28-7 lead on a pinpoint 7 yard TD pass from Jack Coan to Michael Mayer. It was Mayer's 2nd touchdown catch of the day, and Jack Coan's 4th TD pass. The Irish had never had it so good. In fact, The high water mark
- [Ross Browner (1954-2022): All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ross-browner-1954-2022-all-time-irish-hero/) - A Notre Dame Football giant passed away January 4. He leaves an exemplary legacy that he built both on the gridiron and off. Ross Browner, ND defensive end 1973-1977. Two time national champion, two time unanimous All-American, College football Hall of Fame, game wrecker. Browner was ferocious on the field and a loyal friend and
- [ND 28 OSU 14---The First Half ---Through the Lens of Chad Ryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/first-half-action/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Second Half Action](https://fightingirishpreview.com/2180-2/) - Photos by Chad Ryan
- [Fighting Irish Preview Podcast-Fiesta Bowl Edition](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fighting-irish-preview-podcast-fiesta-bowl-edition/)
- [Kyle Hamilton:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kyle-hamilton-all-time-irish-hero/) - 6-4, 220 pounds, huge wingspan, he once hit 21 mph on the GPS meaning it is likely that he is the fastest safety in the nation. Tight end eraser, linebacker physicality, cornerback fluidity, Kyle Hamilton the next great NFL safety. From the time he first stepped foot on the collegiate football field he played like
- [Marcus Freeman:  Opportunity Awaits](https://fightingirishpreview.com/marcus-freeman-opportunity-awaits/) - On the evening of November 27, 2021, at about 9 PM local time in Palo Alto, California, Brian Kelly bounded into a small interview room reserved for visiting teams at Stanford Stadium. About a dozen reporters and six or 7 camera persons were present. Kelly’s team had just dismantled Stanford 45-17, closing out the regular
- [A New Year’s Eve National Championship](https://fightingirishpreview.com/holiday-memories-of-nd-football/) - A Holiday edition of The Clarkives For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a Notre Dame fan. My earliest remembrance of Notre Dame football is the 1970 Cotton Bowl game against Texas. It was Notre Dame’s first bowl appearance in 45 years since the Irish had played Stanford in the 1925 Rose
- [Irish Sign Top Class, More Work To Do](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-sign-top-class-more-work-to-do/) - Marcus Freeman promised he would take the lead in recruiting and he delivered. In the week prior to the early signing day he logged over 8,000 miles and visited recruits in 14 states. Some of the fruit of that labor arrived Wednesday morning as 21 national letters of intent trickled into the ND football office
- [Servant Leadership](https://fightingirishpreview.com/servant-leadership/) - Another episode of "The Clarkives" It’s been nearly 24 hours and you can still feel the optimism, excitement, and passion. Monday was not your typical press conference; this one was special that included a former quarterback, the AD, and the University President. It was different because you could feel it and see it in the
- [Georgia Tech @ ND-Fighting Irish Preview Podcast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/georgia-tech-nd-fighting-irish-preview-podcast/)
- [Ara Through BK-Where Freeman Stands (Part 2)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ara-through-bk-where-freeman-stands-part-2/) - In Part 1, the background and qualifications of every ND head coach since Ara Parseghian was examined. Now in Part 2, FIP looks at where Marcus Freeman stands relative to those predecessors and what it indicates for Freeman's chances of a successful run heading up the Irish. At 35, Marcus Freeman is the youngest new
- [Ara Through BK:  Where Freeman Stands (Part 1)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ara-through-bk-where-freeman-stands-part-1/) - The story goes that in 1954 when 25 year old Terry Brennan was hired to succeed Frank Leahy as head coach at ND, he was asked if he thought he was too young for the job. His reply, "Oh, I don't know. I'll be 26 in a few months." Brennan headed up the Irish program
- ["I Vow to Work Tirelessly to Never Disappoint You"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/i-vow-to-work-tirelessly-to-never-disappoint-you/) - Marcus Freeman was officially introduced today as the new Head Football Coach at the University of Notre Dame. The event, which featured remarks by University President Father John I. Jenkins and Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick, was emceed by former ND quarterback, Brady Quinn and held on the floor of ND's indoor practice facility. After the
- [It's the Fiesta](https://fightingirishpreview.com/its-the-fiesta/) - The 11-1 Fighting Irish finished just out of the playoff money today at #5 in the final CFP ranking. ND did however earn a top consolation prize which is a trip to the Fiesta Bowl on January 1 against the #9 ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Cowboys finished their season at 11-2. At #5 the
- [ND 45 Stanford 14:  Six Observations+](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-45-stanford-14-five-observations/) - Halftime Observations-- ND 24 Stanford 0 For all the domination, ND did not run the ball particularly well on the ground, just 36 yards. Going into the game Stanford’s rush defense was ranked 127th in the nation. Hmmm….I can hear my grandpa saying, "MOVE ON Phillip, some things aren’t meant to make sense". On the
- [Kyren Williams: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/kyren-williams-all-time-irish-hero/) - And our last honoree in this series is a bit out of the ordinary because he is still playing, but he is an obvious choice: Kyren Williams. The #22 ranked running back nationally out of St. Louis. Kyren Williams led his high school to the 5A state championship and totaled 40 touchdowns his senior year.
- [Irish Defense on a Historic Roll](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-defense-on-a-historic-roll/) - With the shut-out performance against Georgia Tech last week, the Irish defense is in some rare air compared to other ND defenses over the years. With the 55-0 victory over Georgia Tech, the defense has now gone over 12 quarters without giving up a touchdown. That kind of domination does not happen very often. In
- [California Dreamin'](https://fightingirishpreview.com/california-dreamin/) - Playing in California to end the season is nice, winning in California to end the season, would be better. Lets assess that possibility. On October 2, Stanford defeated #3, at the time Oregon 31-24 to raise their record to 3-2 and all was looking up in Palo Alto. Since then Stanford has lost 6 straight,
- [ND 55  Georgia Tech 0 : Six Observations+](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-55-georgia-tech-0-six-observations/) - Halftime Observation ND 45 Georgia Tech 0 At the 8:26 mark of the first quarter I wrote in my notes, "Coan not looking sharp today." He was 1-3 at that point and had been sacked twice. He completed his next 15 passes and finished the half 15-18 for 285 yards and 2 TDs! Never mind.
- [Tony Jones Jr.-All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tony-jones-jr-all-time-irish-hero/) - In High School Tony Jones Jr. was a 2-sport star. Playing for Florida powerhouse, IMG Academy in Bradenton, as a baseball player he batted an impressive .491. Also a star on the football field, his senior season at talent rich IMG he averaged 6.6 yards a carry and scored 11 TDs on just 78 carries.
- [Double-Digit Wins](https://fightingirishpreview.com/double-digit-wins/) - One standard of a successful College Football season is to hit double digits in the win column. In Its 135-year history, the Irish have reached double digits in their win totals 22 times. When seasons were shorter and the Irish didn’t go to bowl games, not surprisingly, it was really rare. In fact until 1948
- [National Champion Echoes](https://fightingirishpreview.com/national-champion-echoes-2/) - Another tale from the Clarkives By: Len Clark, PhD I read the name in a Notre Dame Football Media Guide as a youngster. The year escapes me, but I would pour over every name and statistic in the guide as I waited patiently for the next Notre Dame football game. I miss those days –
- [ND 28 Virginia 3: Six Observations+](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-28-virginia-3-six-observations/) - Halftime Prognostication ND 21 Virginia 0 Sure, it would be a different game with Brennan Armstrong on the field, but ND's offense is doing what they would have need to do if Armsrong was playing. Good to see Michael Mayer in the mix, and Diggs with the hurdle, OMG I thought only SEC guys did
- [Dexter Williams: All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/dexter-williams-all-time-irish-hero/) - As a high school football star in Orlando Florida, Dexter Williams had to deal with near tragic adversity when he came close to losing his mom to a rare autoimmune disease. When Dexter was just 14 years old, Cheryl Williams lapsed into a coma and did not regain consciousness for three long months. Dexter was
- [ND-Virginia 2015: “Next Man In”](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-virginia-2015-next-man-in/) - Another Fighting Irish tale from "The Clarkives" By: Len Clark PhD. The Fighting Irish made their first ever trip to Charlottesville, VA, in 2015, as part of the ACC agreement. It was only the second meeting between the schools; the first being at the Meadowlands in 1989 in the Kickoff Classic. It would also be
- [ND 34 Navy 6: Six Observations+](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-34-navy-6-six-observations-plus/) - Halftime Observations ND 17 Navy 3 ND has a slow start with no first quarter points. Penalties had impacts on the first three drives. The Irish stayed penalty clean on their 4th drive with Tyler Buchner in charge and got some help from Navy with a personal foul penalty. Result: the first touchdown of the
- [ND-Navy: More Than a Football Game](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-navy-more-than-a-football-game/) - Another ND memory from the "CLARKives" BY: Len Clark, PhD. Editor's note: On September 1, 2012 Notre Dame opened the season against Navy in Dublin. The Irish, led by Everett Golson, Theo Riddick and Stephon Tuitt prevailed on the day 50-10 and this writer can confirm that Aviva Stadium in fact ran out of Guinness
- [ND 44 UNC 34: Six Observations+](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-44-unc-34-six-observations-plus/) - Halftime Observation Better than advertised, and longing for Kyle. Sam Howell is good, really good. In 2 quarters with his arm : 8-9 for 149 yards, and with his legs: 10-46 (sack adjusted). The Irish did get to him for the one sack, but the suspect NC offensive line, has played pretty well. Jack Coan
- [CJ Prosise:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/cj-prosise-all-time-irish-hero/) - CJ Prosise's first memory of playing football came when he was 4 or 5 years old. He picked up a fumble and ran nearly the full length of the field, the wrong way. Just when he was about to go into the end zone for a safety he heard the yells from the sideline to
- [ND 31   USC  16:    Five Observations](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-31-usc-16-five-observations/) - Halftime observation (written at halftime ND 17 USC 3) Game Wrecker and Missed Opportunities Yep, Drake London can be a game wrecker-9 catches for 109 yards in the first half, and Kyle Hamilton is apparently out with a "lower body" injury. Oh my, this worries me, A LOT. Horrible clock management by SC at the
- [The Fighting Irish Poet:                                  A September to Remember](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-september-to-remember/) - A September to Remember 4-0 to end September A Fighting Irish month to remember. New players everywhere And fans back in the stadium air. * Week one at Florida State Heart stopping overtime was our fate. But Doerer was true His 41 yarder went through. * In Week two came Toledo Upset intent was their
- [The Battle for the Shillelagh Trophy:    Great Players, Great Coaches, Great Games](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-battle-for-the-shillelagh-trophy-great-players-great-coaches-great-games/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview Notre Dame escaped for the second straight week with a nail biting, 3-point victory. Purdue is also 2-0. They have won their games by a combined score of 79-21. Two undefeated teams, two very different paths to get there. The Irish and the Boilermakers, battle this week for
- [ND 41 FSU 38:  Five Observations](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-41-fsu-38-5-observations/) - Repeat after me..."a win is a WIN!" But of course there is a lot to say about it. Pre game we wrote about "5 Things to Watch and 5 Predictions". Here is that article in hindsight. 1. The Marcus Freeman debut. Actually the FIP prediction was not that far off. The Irish gave multiple looks-to
- [ND at Florida State: 5 things to Watch and 5 Predictions](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-at-florida-state-5-things-to-watch-and-5-predictions/) - As ND kicks off season 134 tonight, 5 storylines are dancing in my head. Here’s what they are and here is what I predict will happen. 1. Notre Dame debuts a new defensive coordinator. Marcus Freeman’s defenses at Cincinnati were stellar during his tenure from 2017 through 2020. Last season he was named the Defensive
- [Florida State 101](https://fightingirishpreview.com/florida-state-101/) - Last year Florida State finished 3-6. At mid-season they lost to the Irish 42-26 as Kyren Williams ran wild for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns. Head Coach Mike Norvell is now in to his second season with the Seminoles and seems to be looking for a quick rebuild via the transfer portal. In all 9
- [Dr. Kelly's "Mad Science"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/dr-kellys-mad-science/) - Millions of words have been written and spoken about it. A 10-2 season, that included a berth in the College football playoff and a pandemic, guarantees that 2020 will not soon be forgotten. Conference affiliation! Quarantines, vaccines, social distancing and contact tracing (oh my)! Canceled games, and a reshuffled schedule! Limited attendance and no tailgating!
- [Who is the fastest? Avery Davis weighs in](https://fightingirishpreview.com/who-is-the-fastest-avery-davis-weighs-in/) - Not to relive an unpleasant day but in the CFP-Rose Bowl semi-final last season, as Alabama rolled over the Irish 31-14, team speed was clearly in the Crimson tide's favor. Brian Kelly, when pressed post-game described Alabama’s speed advantage this way, “When they’re on the perimeter, nobody has shut them down. Tell me who has
- [Jack Coan Makes Strong Early Impression](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jack-coan-makes-strong-early-impression/) - A newly minted Fighting Irish player stood tall over the QB huddle during ND’s first practice Saturday. Height is one attribute the new guy brings to the team. There are a few others. For the first time in 34 games spanning most of 3 seasons, Notre Dame will have a new QB, and the likelihood
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- [JD Bertrand's Ireland Connection](https://fightingirishpreview.com/jd-bertrands-ireland-connection/) - Another Fighting Irish tale from THE CLARKIVES By: Len Clark, PhD It started with a text from Irish Illustrated Recruiting Analyst Kevin Sinclair a few years ago - “Len, did you know Notre Dame recruit JD Bertrand has a Dublin connection?” In addition to my role with Irish Illustrated, I provide a weekly Notre Dame
- [What Would Ara Say?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/what-would-ara-say/) - In recent days, as citizens marched in cities from coast to coast, coaches from across the nation weighed in on the issue of racism. The Notre Dame coaching staff joined the chorus. Brian Kelly, Muffett McGraw, Niele Ivey, Clark Lea, Tommy Rees, Brian Polian, Terry Joseph, Mike Elston, Del Alexander, Matt Balis and others in
- [ND @ Virginia:  Fighting Irish Preview Podcast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-virginia-fighting-irish-preview-podcast/)
- [Irish Have The Look Of A Team To Believe In](https://fightingirishpreview.com/irish-have-the-look-of-a-team-to-believe-in/) - 52-0, last week the Irish demolished South Florida. 6 rushing TDs, 281 yards rushing, no turnovers, a 35-0 halftime lead, stifling defense……...run the football and play defense, that is an identity to believe in. After two games, Tommy Rees is showing that he believes in his running game, here is last week's evidence: Chris Tyree
- [The COVID Zone](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-covid-zone/) - Submitted for your approval.... This world's most beautiful and perfect creation, college football played on idyllic fall days by academic institutions big and small all across the fruited plain gone, done, cancelled, except for a renegade few among the Power Five striving to listen, learn, adapt and come public scorn or NCAA disintegration, determined that
- [I'll always Have 2019 (Part 2)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ill-always-have-2019-part-2/) - Part 1 highlighted a 6 decade love affair with the Fighting Irish, now find out why 2019 was so special. In the Spring of 2019 I resolved to go to another level with my coverage of Notre Dame Football. An association with noted ND journalist Len Clark provided inspiration. Yes, I had a very good
- [Navy@ND: Fighting Irish Preview Podcast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/navynd-fighting-irish-preview-podcast/)
- [ND- Navy:  Respect, Gratitude and The Last 25 Years](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-navy-respect-gratitude-and-the-last-25-years/) - The Notre Dame-Navy series started in 1927 as an expression of mutual admiration between the two institutions. Then during World War II when many Colleges were struggling to find students, the Navy established Notre Dame as a training center. This act saved the University from economic ruin. At that time out of gratitude, Notre Dame
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- [Cam McDaniel:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/cam-mcdaniel-all-time-irish-hero/) - Cam McDaniel, who played for the Irish from 2011 to 2014 worked his way up from lightly regarded 3-star recruit to a reliable three yards and a cloud of dust runner, the team’s leading rusher, a team Captain and an internet sensation when a photo snapped of him in action at exactly the right time,
- [Southern Cal @ ND: FIP Podcast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/southern-cal-nd-fip-podcast/)
- [ND-USC: A History Full of Echoes](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-usc-a-history-full-of-echoes/) - The story goes that back in 1926, the Notre Dame USC series started as a result of both school’s desire to add to their schedules a “national” opponent and Mrs. Knute Rockne’s desire to enjoy sunny Southern California weather every 2 years. The idea was hatched during a discussion Mrs. Rockne had with the wife
- [The Irish at 5-1: Bye Week Observations](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-irish-at-5-1-bye-week-observations/) - Marcus Freeman's Defense: What's the "Point"? Since Brian Van Gorder was replaced midway through the disastrous 2016 season, ND has played pretty good defense. Under Van Gorder however, not so good. Under his watch, ND allowed 29.2 points per game in 2014, 24.1 in 2015 and 27.8 In 2016. In 2017 Mike Elko came to
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- [Cincinnati 24 ND 13: Six Observations](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-cincinnati-5-observations/) - 1. (Written at Halftime) Cincinnati 17 ND 0, oh my! Three turnovers and a missed opportunity. ND came out quick, utilized Kyren Williams and Michael Mayer on their first drive and then down on the 6 yard line, Jack Coan threw an interception, ouch, HUGE missed opportunity. At least it did not result in Cincinnati
- [Are the Irish Half Full or Half Empty?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/are-the-irish-half-full-or-half-empty/) - Yeah, yeah I know you “play to win the game” and “a win is a win”, blah blah blah…..any number of clichés could be inserted here. But let’s skip it and look at the facts of where Notre Dame football stands after last week's narrow victory over Louisville. It seems to me “the facts” reveal
- [Theo Riddick:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/theo-riddick-all-time-irish-hero/) - The football field at Immaculata High School in New Jersey is named after this week’s all-time Irish Hero, because it is where what is now known as "Theo Riddick Field" that an explosive running back plied his trade to the tune of over 4000 yards rushing and 52 touchdowns. Such lofty numbers caught the
- [ND Football:  Welcome to....The Covid Zone (redux)](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-football-welcome-to-the-covid-zone-redux/) - Submitted for your approval…… A college football team, fresh off an impressive Saturday afternoon dismantling of another opponent, just hours later is struck a brutal, debilitating blow from an invisible and vengeful foe that discriminates against none. Contemplate the joy of last Saturday afternoon's romp and the abject despair that has been wrought a few
- [Memories to Converge this Week at ND](https://fightingirishpreview.com/memories-to-converge-this-week-at-nd/) - Notre Dame and South Florida have only matched up one other time in history, and this week two ND memories will converge into an interesting story line as the Irish look to go to 2-0. From 2005 to 2009 Charlie Weis was the head coach at Notre Dame and his teen age son Charlie Weis
- [ND 32 Virginia Tech 29:  Six Observations](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-32-virginia-tech-29-4-observations/) - Buch of the Irish (Halftime observation) Mistakes, penalties and sacks, and then Coan was sent to the bench. But it wasn't Drew Pyne to the rescue rather Tyler Buchner came in at the 10 minute mark of the second quarter. At that point, behind 10-0 the Irish had amassed a TOTAL of 27 yards of
- [Armando Allen:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/armondo-allen-all-time-irish-hero/) - Out of Hialeah, Florida, in 2007 Armando Allen was considered to be the #2 all purpose running back in the nation. This lofty rating came despite the fact he had broken his leg and was unable to even play his senior High school season. Injuries unfortunately became a common theme during his Notre Dame Career,
- [FIP Podcast: ND V. Wisconsin](https://fightingirishpreview.com/fip-podcast-nd-v-wisconsin/)
- [ND v. Cincinnati: Podcast](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-v-cincinnati-podcast/)
- [The Fifth Game is a Charm](https://fightingirishpreview.com/the-fifth-game-is-a-charm/) - 1. Sugar Bowl, ND v. LSU. 1-3-07 2. BCS Championship, ND v. Alabama 1-7-13 3. Cotton Bowl/CFP Semi, ND v. Clemson 12-29-18 4. ND at Georgia, 9-21-2019 5. Clemson at ND 11-7-20 By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview After the ND v. Clemson game in the CFP semifinal in 2018 I wrote a story
- [As a Matter of Fact, I am in the College Football Hall of Fame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/as-a-matter-of-fact-i-am-in-the-college-football-hall-of-fame/)
- [ND-Toledo Game to Be Exclusively on Peacock, and I'm not sure how I feel about it](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-toledo-game-to-be-exclusively-on-peacock-and-im-not-sure-how-i-feel-about-it/) - Notre Dame seems to be making the first step on to what may be a slippery, but lucrative slope. It was announced today that the home season opener will be available for view exclusively on the NBC owned Peacock Premium streaming service, and not available over the air. All other home games will also stream
- [Game Day in South Bend:  This is What We Live For](https://fightingirishpreview.com/game-day-in-south-bend-this-is-what-we-live-for/) - For 22 months the greatest of all College football weekends have been on hiatus in South Bend Indiana. This weekend it is BACK! And just in case your memory has faded a bit, here is a refresher course. May I have your attention please…. The nation’s first University band, and the “Hike-step” routine. Trumpets under
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- [ND 41 Wisconsin 13 :  Seven Observations](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-41-wisconsin-13-seven-observations/) - This is being written at Halftime, and Notre Dame leads 10-3. (No kidding I really wrote this at halftime). The first half was full of remarkable numbers. The one that stands out most is ND with 152 yards passing and 150 total yards. You do the math. Kyren Williams has 8 carries for 7 yards.
- [Brian Kelly Entering ND Head Coaching "Rare Air"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/brian-kelly-entering-nd-head-coaching-rare-air/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview Notre Dame has had 12 head coaches in the history of the football program who lasted for 5 or more years. None lasted more than the 13 seasons Rockne headed things up, but Brian Kelly is now on the verge of a couple of milestones as spring practice
- [Brian and Knute](https://fightingirishpreview.com/brian-and-knute/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview When I was a kid, I would spend hours reading anything I could get my hands on about Notre Dame football. Books, magazines, programs, media guides, if there was an ND on the front, I was in it. It was easy to Christmas shop for me, still is!
- [Ryan Grant:  All-Time Irish Hero](https://fightingirishpreview.com/ryan-grant-all-time-irish-hero/) - Ryan Grant's football career was impacted by injury and some crowded running back rooms. But he is a great example of the power of perseverance, especially when his pro career is factored in. Grant grew up in the New York City suburb of Nyack, and attended Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey. In 2000, his
- [ND 27 Purdue 13:  Five Observations and A Few Words About Knute and Brian](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-27-purdue-13-five-observations-and-a-few-words-about-knute-and-brian/) - Avery Davis! Quarterback, running back, cornerback, nickel back, wide receiver, 5 positions in 5 years, oh my! Perseverance and class oozes from the young man. Avery Davis is the kind of guy you want to see succeed, and Saturday with Kevin Austin and Michael Mayer practically shut out, Davis was the man: 5 catches 120
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- [Worth a Thousand Words?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/worth-a-thousand-words/)
- [Has Notre Dame Narrowed the Talent Gap?](https://fightingirishpreview.com/has-notre-dame-narrowed-the-talent-gap/) - By Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview When Najee Harris faced a certain tackle at the hands of Nick McCloud after a gain of a couple yards in the first quarter on New Year’s Day, he did what every other 6-2, 230-pound man running at full speed would do......in his dreams! He hurdled over McCloud
- [Lou Somogyi 1962-2021](https://fightingirishpreview.com/lou-somogyi-1962-2021/) - The Notre Dame media family unexpectedly lost a great one last week. Lou Somogyi has written for Blue and Gold Illustrated since 1984. He was a terrific writer with encyclopedia knowledge of ND Football history, and was the epitome of a gentleman. I wrote this tribute for Blue and Gold Illustrated. "GREAT and GOOD." That
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- [A Fighting Irish Preview Poem: Run the Football](https://fightingirishpreview.com/a-fighting-irish-preview-poem-run-the-football/) - A steamrolling line of seasoned steel With backs "o’plenty" superb in skill. When combined opponents are terrorized A run game as good as advertised. * Kyren! C’Bo! Jafar and Tyree! Graceful hardnosed speed all agree. Feed them the ball good things will occur Irish to the end zone in a blur. * Onward Liam, Patterson,
- [Money and Media:  Why Notre Dame Went to the 1925 Rose Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/money-and-media-why-notre-dame-went-to-the-1925-rose-bowl/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview After the 1924 season Knute Rockne convinced Notre Dame officials that a trip out West to play in a Bowl would be lucrative for the University and proceeds could be invested in campus expansion projects. Rockne, always the promoter, had another thought in mind: he knew that a
- [Marcus Freeman:  You Had Me at "Hello"](https://fightingirishpreview.com/marcus-freeman-you-had-me-at-hello/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview Welcome to South Bend, Marcus Freeman. You bring a stellar reputation as an innovative defensive football mind and you are known for being a terrific recruiter. For those reasons alone and with apologies to Jerry Maguire-Tom Cruise, you had me at “hello”. But there is more to Marcus
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- [ND 32 Toledo 29: Six Observations](https://fightingirishpreview.com/nd-32-toledo-29-six-observations/) - By: Phil Houk of Fighting Irish Preview The Irish took a a page out of last week's script and aggressively took a 7-0 lead on the game's first drive. Then the road to 2-0 got a little strange. Here are some thoughts from my notebook. 1. The Irish have a promising Quarterback situation, but it
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- [Tre Taylor](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tre-taylor/)
- [Eric Ayomanor](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/eric-ayomanor/)
- [Tristan Sinclair](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tristan-sinclair/)
- [Haynes King](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/haynes-king/)
- [Jamal Haynes](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jamal-haynes/)
- [Raghib Rocket Ismail](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/raghib-rocket-ismail/)
- [Rocket Ismail](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/rocket-ismail/)
- [Dick Enberg](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/dick-enberg/)
- [Haynse King](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/haynse-king/)
- [Maxwell award](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/maxwell-award/)
- [Zach Pyron](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/zach-pyron/)
- [Adon Shuler](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/adon-shuler/)
- [Blake Horvath](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/blake-horvath/)
- [Purdue](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/purdue/)
- [Memphis](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/memphis/)
- [Kyle Rudolph](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kyle-rudolph/)
- [Mackey Award](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mackey-award/)
- [Met Life Stadium](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/met-life-stadium/)
- [New York](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/new-york/)
- [Jaylen Sneed](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jaylen-sneed/)
- [Seattle Seahawks](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/seattle-seahawks/)
- [College GameDay](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/college-gameday/)
- [Lee Becton](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/lee-becton/)
- [Florida State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/florida-state/)
- [Game of the Century](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/game-of-the-century/)
- [Brock Glenn](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/brock-glenn/)
- [Allen Rossum](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/allen-rossum/)
- [Kory Minor](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kory-minor/)
- [Joe Yonto](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/joe-yonto/)
- [Jordan Clark](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jordan-clark/)
- [Jon Bon Jovi](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jon-bon-jovi/)
- [Paratroopers](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/paratroopers/)
- [Liberty Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/liberty-bowl/)
- [Doug Flutie](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/doug-flutie/)
- [Mark Bavaro](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mark-bavaro/)
- [Tony Elliot](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tony-elliot/)
- [Anthony Colandrea](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/anthony-colandrea/)
- [Malachi Fields](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/malachi-fields/)
- [Gabe Rubio](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/gabe-rubio/)
- [Indiana Hoosiers](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/indiana-hoosiers/)
- [Maxell Award](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/maxell-award/)
- [Max Hurleman](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/max-hurleman/)
- [Jeff Monken](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jeff-monken/)
- [Bryson Daily](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bryson-daily/)
- [Kanye Udoh](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kanye-udoh/)
- [Army](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/army/)
- [West Point](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/west-point/)
- [New York City](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/new-york-city/)
- [Aneyas Williams](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/aneyas-williams/)
- [Grantland Rice](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/grantland-rice/)
- [Zachariah Branch](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/zachariah-branch/)
- [Jayden Maiava](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jayden-maiava/)
- [Curt Cignetti](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/curt-cignetti/)
- [Tom Allen](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tom-allen/)
- [James Madison](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/james-madison/)
- [Kurtin Rourke](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kurtin-rourke/)
- [Elijah Sarratt](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/elijah-sarratt/)
- [Ke'shawn Williams](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/keshawn-williams/)
- [Mikal Kamara](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mikal-kamara/)
- [Aiden Fisher](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/aiden-fisher/)
- [Kurtis Rourke](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kurtis-rourke/)
- [Christmas](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/christmas/)
- [CFP](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/cfp/)
- [Kirby Smart](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kirby-smart/)
- [Gunnar Stockton](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/gunnar-stockton/)
- [Dean Smith](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/dean-smith/)
- [Carson Beck](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/carson-beck/)
- [Trevor Etienne](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/trevor-etienne/)
- [Jalon Walker](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jalon-walker/)
- [Georgia Bulldogs](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/georgia-bulldogs/)
- [Vince Dooley](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/vince-dooley/)
- [Herschel Walker](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/herschel-walker/)
- [Blair Kiel](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/blair-kiel/)
- [Allstate Sugar Bowl](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/allstate-sugar-bowl/)
- [new orleans](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/new-orleans/)
- [Bourbon Street](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bourbon-street/)
- [PArade](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/parade/)
- [Charles Du](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/charles-du/)
- [Junior Tuihalamaka](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/junior-tuihalamaka/)
- [NOLA](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/nola/)
- [French Quarter](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/french-quarter/)
- [Georgia](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/georgia/)
- [Marty Biagi](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/marty-biagi/)
- [James Franklin](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/james-franklin/)
- [Drew Allar](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/drew-allar/)
- [Tyler Warren](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tyler-warren/)
- [Jayden Harrison](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jayden-harrison/)
- [Kaytron Allen](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kaytron-allen/)
- [Penn State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/penn-state/)
- [Jere](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jere/)
- [Will Howard](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/will-howard/)
- [Jeremiah Smith](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jeremiah-smith/)
- [TreVon Judkins](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/trevon-judkins/)
- [Jack Sawyer](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jack-sawyer/)
- [TreVeyon Henderson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/treveyon-henderson/)
- [National Championship](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/national-championship/)
- [Mercedes-Benz Stadium](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mercedes-benz-stadium/)
- [Fans](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/fans/)
- [Fan Fest](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/fan-fest/)
- [Band of the Fighting Irish](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/band-of-the-fighting-irish/)
- [Andy Heck](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/andy-heck/)
- [John Shumate](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/john-shumate/)
- [Digger Phelps](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/digger-phelps/)
- [Mike Brey](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mike-brey/)
- [Adrian Dantley](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/adrian-dantley/)
- [bill walton](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bill-walton/)
- [Gary Brokaw](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/gary-brokaw/)
- [Broyles Award](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/broyles-award/)
- [Lloyd Carr](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/lloyd-carr/)
- [Will Pauling](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/will-pauling/)
- [Noah Burnette](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/noah-burnette/)
- [Devonta Smith](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/devonta-smith/)
- [Jalen Stroman](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jalen-stroman/)
- [Jared Dawson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jared-dawson/)
- [Blake Hebert](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/blake-hebert/)
- [Jerome Bettis Jr.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jerome-bettis-jr/)
- [Madden Faraimo](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/madden-faraimo/)
- [Gus Dorais](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/gus-dorais/)
- [Babe Ruth](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/babe-ruth/)
- [Spring Practice 2025](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/spring-practice-2025/)
- [Chris Ash](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/chris-ash/)
- [Gilmour Academy](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/gilmour-academy/)
- [Mike Brown](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mike-brown/)
- [Shamrock Series](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/shamrock-series/)
- [Fenway Park](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/fenway-park/)
- [Larry Fitzgerald](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/larry-fitzgerald/)
- [Noah Grubbs](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/noah-grubbs/)
- [Rodney Dunham](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/rodney-dunham/)
- [Joey O'Brian](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/joey-obrian/)
- [Recruiting](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/recruiting/)
- [Class of 2026](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/class-of-2026/)
- [Jim Seymour](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jim-seymour/)
- [Miami Hurricanes](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/miami-hurricanes/)
- [Mario Cristobal](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mario-cristobal/)
- [Coley O'Brien](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/coley-obrien/)
- [z](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/z/)
- [Boubacar Traore](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/boubacar-traore/)
- [Marcel Reed](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/marcel-reed/)
- [Mario Craver](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mario-craver/)
- [KC Conception](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kc-conception/)
- [Le'Veon Moss](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/leveon-moss/)
- [Cashius Howell](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/cashius-howell/)
- [Tae Johnson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tae-johnson/)
- [Eli Raridon](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/eli-raridon/)
- [Ryan Browne](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/ryan-browne/)
- [Barry Odom](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/barry-odom/)
- [Arkansas Razorbacks](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/arkansas-razorbacks/)
- [Sam Pittman](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/sam-pittman/)
- [Taylen Green](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/taylen-green/)
- [Xavian Sorey Jr.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/xavian-sorey-jr/)
- [Dallas Golden](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/dallas-golden/)
- [Frank Stams](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/frank-stams/)
- [Wes Pritchett](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/wes-pritchett/)
- [The three Amigos](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/the-three-amigos/)
- [Maddux Madsen](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/maddux-madsen/)
- [Dylan Riley](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/dylan-riley/)
- [Spencer Danielson](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/spencer-danielson/)
- [Jason Onye](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jason-onye/)
- [Kyngstonn Viliamu‑Asa](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kyngstonn-viliamu‑asa/)
- [CJ Riley](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/cj-riley/)
- [Hollywood smothers](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/hollywood-smothers/)
- [CJ Bailey](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/cj-bailey/)
- [Six Yard Sitko](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/six-yard-sitko/)
- [Walk Up](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/walk-up/)
- [Pregame](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/pregame/)
- [Makai Lemon](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/makai-lemon/)
- [Ja'Kobi Lane](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jakobi-lane/)
- [King Miller](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/king-miller/)
- [Bishop Fitzgerald](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bishop-fitzgerald/)
- [Kingston Viliama-Amasa](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kingston-viliama-amasa/)
- [Jamier Brown](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jamier-brown/)
- [Kemon Spell](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kemon-spell/)
- [Bill O'Brien](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bill-obrien/)
- [Grayson James](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/grayson-james/)
- [Turbo Richard](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/turbo-richard/)
- [Oregon Ducks](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/oregon-ducks/)
- [JIm Crowley](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jim-crowley/)
- [Style Points](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/style-points/)
- [Alec Texca](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/alec-texca/)
- [Auburn tigers](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/auburn-tigers/)
- [War eagle](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/war-eagle/)
- [Josh Burnham](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/josh-burnham/)
- [Jaiden Ausberry](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jaiden-ausberry/)
- [Erik Schmidt](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/erik-schmidt/)
- [Mason Heintschel](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mason-heintschel/)
- [Kyle Louis](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kyle-louis/)
- [Fran Brown](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/fran-brown/)
- [Rickie Collins](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/rickie-collins/)
- [Tarean Folston](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tarean-folston/)
- [Frank Reich](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/frank-reich/)
- [IanPremer](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/ianpremer/)
- [Bob Hope](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bob-hope/)
- [Die Hard](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/die-hard/)
- [Tennssee Titans](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tennssee-titans/)
- [Nick Marsh](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/nick-marsh/)
- [Jontez Williams](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jontez-williams/)
- [Al Washington](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/al-washington/)
- [Charlie Partridge](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/charlie-partridge/)
- [Quincey Porter](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/quincey-porter/)
- [Mylan Graham](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mylan-graham/)
- [All-American](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/all-american/)
- [Freshman All-American](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/freshman-all-american/)
- [FWAA All-America Freshman](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/fwaa-all-america-freshman/)
- [Safety](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/safety/)
- [Fernando Mendoza](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/fernando-mendoza/)
- [Bill Belichick](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bill-belichick/)
- [lambeau Field](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/lambeau-field/)
- [Leave No Doubt](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/leave-no-doubt/)
- [Mike Mickens](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/mike-mickens/)
- [Aaron Henry](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/aaron-henry/)
- [Brian Jean-Mary](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/brian-jean-mary/)
- [Devin Fitzgerald](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/devin-fitzgerald/)
- [Bubba Frazier](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bubba-frazier/)
- [Tyler Merrill](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/tyler-merrill/)
- [Kaydon Finley](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kaydon-finley/)
- [Ayden Pouncey](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/ayden-pouncey/)
- [Nick Reddish](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/nick-reddish/)
- [Khari Adams](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/khari-adams/)
- [Chaz Smith](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/chaz-smith/)
- [Joey O'Brien](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/joey-obrien/)
- [Rob Hunt](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/rob-hunt/)
- [Cooper Flanigan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/cooper-flanigan/)
- [Spring](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/spring/)
- [Ty Washington](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/ty-washington/)
- [Kedran Young](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kedran-young/)
- [Ja'Juan Seider](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jajuan-seider/)
- [Jaden Greenhouse](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jaden-greenhouse/)
- [Jayden Sanders](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/jayden-sanders/)
- [Choose hard](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/choose-hard/)
- [Julius Jones Jr.](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/julius-jones-jr/)
- [SMU](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/smu/)
- [Kent State](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kent-state/)
- [Bruce Springsteen](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bruce-springsteen/)
- [Elton John](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/elton-john/)
- [Kiss](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kiss/)
- [Gene Simmons](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/gene-simmons/)
- [Alice Cooper](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/alice-cooper/)
- [Zach Bryan](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/zach-bryan/)
- [Brian Van Gorder](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/brian-van-gorder/)
- [Reggie Ho](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/reggie-ho/)
- [Kevin Nosbusch](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/kevin-nosbusch/)
- [Luke Fickell](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/luke-fickell/)
- [Pat Fitzgerald](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/pat-fitzgerald/)
- [Lavell Edwards](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/lavell-edwards/)
- [Bear Bachmeier](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/bear-bachmeier/)
- [Quincy Porter](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/quincy-porter/)
- [Matt Jeffrey](https://fightingirishpreview.com/tag/matt-jeffrey/)

## Pattern Type

- [pattern](https://fightingirishpreview.com/?coblocks_pattern_type=pattern)

## Pattern Category

- [about](https://fightingirishpreview.com/?coblocks_pattern_category=about)