Glory and Echoes: Notre Dame v. Florida State, 1993 & 2024
Last summer, when previewing ND’s upcoming opponents, Florida State had the look of a reloaded team coming off a 13-1 season. In fact, they were ranked #10 in the preseason…
Embracing the Pain: Signs of Progress Under Freeman
(Photo Credit: AJ Houk) Sustaining success has been a challenge under Marcus Freeman. Defeating top 25 teams has not been. But Saturday's dismantling of #24 ranked Navy offers evidence that…
All-Time Irish Hero: Raghib “Rocket” Ismail
(Notre Dame Media Relations) In 1988 a young man born in Newark, NJ showed up on campus boasting incredible 4.12 speed in the 40. Rocket Ismail’s nickname could not have…
Tony Rice: All-Time Irish Hero
(Photo: John Cordes/Icon Sportswire) As a senior in high school Tony Rice was the South Carolina player of the year and a Parade All-American. He was the crown jewel in…
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…
500th Game to be Played In “Magical” Notre Dame Stadium
(Photo: Chad Ryan) Nine National Championships have been won there, 166 All-Americans and Seven Heisman Trophy winners and have played there. Knute Rockne got it built, and he coached there.…
5 Things Marcus Freeman Needs to Think About
(Photo: Robin Alam) Losing at Clemson and looking at the body of work that the Irish have produced through 10 games has raised some serious concerns. So serious that during…
Tradition is Notre Dame Football’s 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…
Make Sunday Mornings Great Again: It Is As Easy as 1-2-3!
(Photo: Joe Weiser for Fighting Irish Preview) "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…