Frank Vitovitch
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Will Notre Dame Offense Have to Survive a Shootout in Arkansas?
Notre Dame heads to Fayetteville this weekend for its first-ever matchup with Arkansas, a game that has the makings of a shootout. The Razorbacks haven’t looked like a…
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No Change in the Calls: Freeman Backs Ash Despite Notre Dame Defensive Woes
For the second straight week, Marcus Freeman found himself answering questions about Notre Dame’s struggling defense. The Irish may have earned their first win of the season, but…
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Freeman Pushes Notre Dame Defensive Staff in “Uncomfortable” Meeting
Marcus Freeman didn’t mince words in his weekly press conference. Even after securing Notre Dame’s first win of the season, the head coach spent much of his time…
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Injuries Force Youth Movement in Notre Dame Secondary
Notre Dame’s 56–30 win over Purdue didn’t just showcase an efficient offense — it also forced the Irish to lean heavily on their youngest defensive backs. With veterans…
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Unselfish Backfield Powers Notre Dame Offensive Explosion
Notre Dame’s win over Purdue wasn’t just about fireworks in the passing game or a few explosive plays — it was about a backfield that set the tone…
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Highlights: Top Plays from Notre Dame’s 56–30 Win over Purdue
Notre Dame’s 56–30 win over Purdue was filled with momentum-shifting plays that showed just how dangerous this Irish team can be when it finds its rhythm. Jadarian Price…
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Freeman Again Defends Notre Dame’s Defensive Struggles Despite Costly Lapses
Marcus Freeman has built his head coaching reputation on defense. At Cincinnati and then Notre Dame, he was the energetic recruiter and schematic mind who helped construct top-10…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Rolls Purdue 56–30 for First Win of 2025
Notre Dame finally got the breakthrough, at least offensively, it needed on Saturday, blasting Purdue 56–30 in front of a sellout crowd at Notre Dame Stadium to earn…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Irish Look to Get Back on Track Against Purdue
Notre Dame returns to the field this weekend in desperate need of a victory. After letting a winnable game slip away against Texas A&M in primetime, Marcus Freeman’s…
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Leaders Built for This Moment: Freeman Challenges Captains After 0–2 Start
Notre Dame has been here before under Marcus Freeman. Two years ago, the Irish stumbled to an 0–2 start before righting the season. Now, after a pair of…
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Purdue Looms as Gut Check for Notre Dame After 0-2 Start
For the second time in four years, Notre Dame finds itself sitting at 0–2 despite starting the year inside the top 10. Two narrow defeats to ranked opponents…
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Freeman Points to Execution, But Chris Ash’s Defense is the Real Problem
Marcus Freeman wants you to believe Notre Dame’s defensive struggles are about execution. After back-to-back weeks of its once proud defense getting gashed, Freeman repeated the same refrain:…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Stumbles to 0–2 After 41-40 Loss to Texas A&M
Notre Dame’s home opener was supposed to steady the season after a frustrating trip to Miami. Instead, the Irish defense was shredded under the lights in South Bend…
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Notre Dame’s Defense Fails Again as Freeman Points to Execution Issues
For the second straight week, Notre Dame’s defense was the story of a crushing loss. The Irish gave up 488 yards of total offense in a 41–40 defeat…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Irish Look to Rebound at Home vs Texas A&M
Notre Dame returns home to Notre Dame Stadium for a massive week three showdown with #16 Texas A&M under the lights in the house that Rockne built. The…
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Lone Star Connections: Irish Players Embrace Texas A&M Matchup
The Notre Dame–Texas A&M matchup already carried plenty of weight. It’s a top-25 clash under the lights at Notre Dame Stadium. Mike Elko returns to South Bend for…
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Missed Tackles, Slow Starts: Freeman Points to Fixes After Week One
Notre Dame’s season opener against Miami didn’t just end in disappointment — it exposed familiar flaws. Missed tackles, struggles in short-yardage situations, and sluggish starts to both halves…
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Freeman, Notre Dame Brace for Elko’s Aggies in Top-25 Showdown
Notre Dame didn’t have to wait long for another marquee test. After the sting of the Miami loss and an early bye week, the Irish return to action…
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CJ Carr Earns Freeman’s Trust, Irish Ready to Open Up the Playbook
Marcus Freeman went into Miami with a plan: protect his freshman quarterback in his first career start, keep the reads simple, and avoid putting too much on his…
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Freeman Challenges Notre Dame to Delay Gratification, Stay the Course
The sting of Notre Dame’s season-opening loss to Miami still lingers, but Marcus Freeman is determined not to let one result define his team’s trajectory. Coming out of…
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CJ Carr Shows He Belongs in First Career Start at Notre Dame
Notre Dame’s 27–24 loss at Miami left plenty of frustration, but it also delivered a glimpse into the future of Notre Dame football. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr, making…
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No Pressure: Notre Dame Defensive Line Struggles Doom Irish in Miami
Notre Dame went to Miami hoping its defensive line would anchor the team the way Marcus Freeman has always envisioned and the way it did in 2024 when…
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Carr Reflects on First Start: Big Plays, Costly Mistakes, and a Promise to Improve
Notre Dame’s 27–24 loss at Miami was a baptism by fire for freshman quarterback CJ Carr. Making his first career start against a top-ten opponent on the road,…
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Freeman Defends Notre Dame’s Offensive Game Plan in Miami Loss
Notre Dame’s season opener in Miami ended in a 27–24 loss that was as much about what the Irish didn’t do on offense as it was about what…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Rallies Late, But Miami Holds On in Opener
Notre Dame’s season opener in Miami Gardens turned into a missed opportunity and a frustrating start to what many hoped would be another magical run. In front of…
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Freeman: “We’ll Learn From This” as Notre Dame Falls Flat in Opener
Notre Dame’s 2025 season opener ended in frustration as the Irish fell in heartbreaking fashion to 6th-ranked Miami in a game that felt a lot like many Notre…
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Get Hype: Notre Dame vs. Miami — The Irish Are Ready for Primetime
The wait is over — Notre Dame opens the 2025 season tonight under the lights in Miami. The sixth-ranked Irish travel to Hard Rock Stadium for a primetime…
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Love on SVP: Jeremiyah Love Confident in CJ Carr, Irish Mindset for Miami
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love joined ESPN ahead of Sunday night’s primetime showdown against Miami to talk about the Irish mindset heading into the 2025 season opener.…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: All Eyes on C.J. Carr as Notre Dame Opens at Miami
The long off-season has finally come to an end. In a few short hours, Notre Dame kicks off its 2025 season in the heat and humidity of Miami…
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Notre Dame Football Depth Chart: Week 1 at Miami
Notre Dame opens the 2025 season in Miami on Sunday night as the Irish look to build on last year’s run to the National Championship game. Head coach…
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2025 Notre Dame Football Roster
The 2025 Notre Dame football roster is loaded with veteran leaders and talented newcomers as Marcus Freeman’s program eyes another run at the College Football Playoff. From established…
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CJ Carr Reflects on Winning Notre Dame QB Job and Miami Starting Debut
The spotlight is nothing new for a Notre Dame quarterback, but for redshirt freshman CJ Carr, it feels like the moment he’s been preparing for his entire life.…
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Notre Dame Rallies Around CJ Carr: Teammates, Coaches Praise Freshman QB’s Poise
The quarterback spotlight always burns hottest at Notre Dame, but new Irish QB CJ Carr doesn’t seem fazed. Despite being just a redshirt freshman, Carr has already earned…
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Set the Tone: Notre Dame Players Stress Fast, Physical Start Against Miami
Notre Dame’s captains and assistant coaches didn’t mince words on Wednesday — if the Irish want to leave Hard Rock Stadium with a win on Sunday, they’ll need…
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Six Deep at End: Notre Dame’s Defensive Line Rotation Looks Loaded
South Bend, Ind. – If there’s one position Marcus Freeman sounded most confident about entering 2025, it’s Notre Dame’s defensive line. With six capable edge rushers and a…
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Marcus Freeman Previews Miami: “A Very, Very Talented Football Team”
South Bend, Ind. – With Notre Dame set to open the 2025 season in primetime at Hard Rock Stadium, head coach Marcus Freeman offered a detailed breakdown of…
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It’s You Against the World: Freeman Embraces Another Notre Dame Road Opener
Notre Dame, Ind. – Another year, another road trip to kick off the season for Notre Dame. The Irish haven’t started a season in South Bend since 2019,…
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Freeman Trusted His Gut: Why CJ Carr Won Notre Dame’s QB Battle
Notre Dame, Ind. – After a month-long quarterback battle that carried through fall camp, Marcus Freeman officially named CJ Carr Notre Dame’s starting quarterback last week. On Monday,…
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Notre Dame DE Jordan Botelho Available vs. Miami After Latest Injury Setback
Notre Dame’s defense will get a surprising boost this weekend when it kicks off the 2025 season in Miami. Head coach Marcus Freeman announced on Tuesday that Senior…
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Notre Dame Football 2025 Coaching Staff
Two new faces join Marcus Freeman’s staff for 2025 after a national-title-game run in 2024. Chris Ash takes over the defense, and Ja’Juan Seider arrives to coach running…
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The Fighting Irish: How Notre Dame Earned Its Name
This week, Notre Dame unveiled a fresh alternate version of its iconic Leprechaun logo, the first in a new series of sport-specific marks that will give each program…
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Notre Dame Releases New Leprechaun Collection for 2025 Football Season
Ahead of the 2025 Notre Dame football season, Under Armour has released a new line of products featuring the iconic Notre Dame Leprechaun front and center. From tech…
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Notre Dame Has Its QB: CJ Carr Named Starter After Camp Battle
After months of speculation and a spirited quarterback battle stretching from spring practices through August camp, Notre Dame finally has its quarterback. On Tuesday, the Irish officially named…
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Denbrock Talks Notre Dame TE Depth Following Loss of Kevin Bauman
Notre Dame’s tight end group took a hit when graduate student Kevin Bauman retired earlier this month, ending a career defined as much by injuries as perseverance. Bauman’s…
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Notre Dame Football Names Six Captains for 2025 Season
Notre Dame doesn’t have a starting quarterback yet, but on Monday, they officially named their team captains for the 2025 season. This year’s group features a balanced mix…
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Chris Ash Compares Notre Dame’s Defensive Talent to Ohio State’s 2014 Title Team
While Marcus Freeman’s post-scrimmage remarks on Sunday centered on the quarterback battle and Mike Denbrock’s answered even more questions about the signal callers, defensive coordinator Chris Ash made it clear his focus…
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Denbrock on Notre Dame QB Battle: Both Can Win Us Games
Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock echoed Marcus Freeman’s message on Sunday when discussing the ongoing quarterback competition between Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr. While Freeman stressed that…
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Beyond the QB Battle: Freeman’s Key Notre Dame Football Camp Takeaways
While most eyes remain on Notre Dame’s quarterback competition, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman used Sunday’s press conference to update several other key storylines as camp winds…
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Notre Dame QB Battle Still Unsettled as Freeman Delays Decision
Two weeks from Notre Dame’s season opener against Miami, the biggest question of fall camp remains unanswered: who is QB1 for the Fighting Irish this fall? Head coach…
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Notre Dame’s Wide Receiver Room Suddenly Deeper Than Ever
It’s been years since Notre Dame has entered a season with true depth at wide receiver. For once, the Irish appear stocked with multiple reliable options, giving whoever…