Frank Vitovitch
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Frank Vitovitch
Frank Vitovitch has been Co-Owner and Editor in Chief of UHND.com since joining forces with Kyle Flavin in 1999. Since that time, he has written over 2,000 articles covering Notre Dame football, recruiting, and basketball. He also works with all staff and external writers on all articles published on UHND.com.
Frank's love for Notre Dame football started at a young age watching Rocket Ismail give opposing coaches ulcers in the late 1980's. By day Frank works in marketing and holds a degree in Digital Media from Drexel University.
Frank's work has been cited by online/print editions of NBC Sports, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated and has been quoted on air by ESPN's Collin Cowherd. He's conducted interviews with Notre Dame legends Rocket Ismail, Randy Kinder, Lee Becton, Reggie Brooks, Michael Stonebreaker, and Ned Bolcar among others over his 20+ years of covering Notre Dame football. He's also been published in the print edition of USA Today Sports Weekly and the USA Today College Football Preview multiple times.
Other Published Works/Citations for Frank
Three Reasons Notre Dame Will Beat Alabama - USA Today
Notre Dame Suspends WR Kevin Stepherson, RB C.J. Holmes Indefinitely - Bleacher Report
Notre Dame / Ohio State Fiesta Bowl Preview - Eleven Warriors
Brace Yourself: The Fighting Irish are Relevant Again - Sports on Earth
Interviews with the Enemy: A Q&A with Frank Vitovitch of UHND - Yahoo! Sports
Five Good Minutes: Notre Dame Football Preview With UHND.com - BC Interruption
Vicious Electronic Questioning with UHND - MGO Blog
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By the Numbers: Rivalry Dominance, Irish Run Wild Over USC
Notre Dame reasserted its physical identity under the lights of Notre Dame Stadium, bullying USC for 306 rushing yards in a 34–24 victory to reclaim the Jeweled Shillelagh.…
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Highlights: Notre Dame’s Rushing Attack Overwhelms USC Once Again
Notre Dame retained the Jeweled Shillelagh with a statement win built on toughness and explosive plays. The Irish ran wild for 306 yards behind a dominant offensive line,…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame Aims to Ground Trojans in Rivalry Showdown
It doesn’t get much bigger than Notre Dame and USC — under the lights, in South Bend, with playoff hopes still alive for both teams. Pride is on…
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Freeman: If Snow Scares You, You’re Probably Not the Competitor We Want
Marcus Freeman isn’t concerned about how rival programs sell against Notre Dame — or what they say about the weather. When asked about former Notre Dame staffer Chad…
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Freeman on Finishing Drives: We’ve Got to Have a Better Plan
Marcus Freeman didn’t need to be prompted much this week to bring up Notre Dame’s biggest offensive frustration. The Irish continue to move the ball efficiently between the…
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Freeman on Notre Dame–USC Rivalry: Keep It Going
As Notre Dame turns its focus to Saturday’s visit from USC, Marcus Freeman’s stance on the future of the Notre Dame – USC rivalry was clear and unwavering:…
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Notre Dame Loses Starting Center Ashton Craig for the Season
Marcus Freeman opened the week with an injury update that reshapes Notre Dame’s depth chart in the trenches. The head coach confirmed that starting center Ashton Craig will…
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Notre Dame’s Red-Zone Struggles Linger In Win Over NC State
For the second week in a row, Notre Dame’s offense crossed midfield with ease — and for the second week in a row, it couldn’t finish. The Irish…
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Clarity and Violence: Notre Dame’s Defense Finding Its Edge Again
Marcus Freeman didn’t need a whiteboard to explain Notre Dame’s defensive resurgence. His halftime message against NC State said everything: “Stop beating Notre Dame.” Two weeks ago, that…
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Marcus Freeman’s Message After a Sloppy Win: Stop Beating Notre Dame
The Irish beat NC State 36–7, their fourth straight win, in a game that was as dominant statistically as it was uneven in execution. Notre Dame outgained the…
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By the Numbers: Balanced but Imperfect, Notre Dame Cruises Past NC State
Notre Dame dominated NC State in nearly every phase Saturday afternoon, piling up 485 yards of offense and holding the Wolfpack to just 233. But for all the…
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Highlights: Notre Dame Handles NC State 36–7
Notre Dame’s fourth straight win came with a familiar mix of dominance and frustration. The Irish rolled up 485 total yards, forced three interceptions, and held NC State…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame Looks to Keep Rolling Against Tricky NC State Defense
Notre Dame returns to action Saturday riding a three-game winning streak that’s featured steady progress in every phase. Marcus Freeman’s team has found rhythm behind freshman quarterback CJ…
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Backup Plan at Kicker: Freeman Defines Notre Dame’s Path Forward
In 2024, Notre Dame’s kicking game wobbled when grad transfer Mitch Jeter hurt his groin at Stanford in mid-October. Freeman confirmed the groin tightness postgame, and Jeter’s availability/consistency…
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Notre Dame’s Next Star Safety? Tae Johnson Makes His Presence Known
Notre Dame’s defense had already started to regain its edge over the past two weeks. On Saturday, Tae Johnson made sure that momentum continued. The freshman safety read…
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Clarity, Velocity, Violence: Notre Dame’s Linebackers Fuel Defensive Resurgence
For weeks, Marcus Freeman has repeated the same three words to his defense: clarity, velocity, and violence. Against Boise State, his linebackers finally delivered all three. “We’ve been…
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Leonard Moore’s Return Brings Back the Confidence Notre Dame’s Defense Needed
When Leonard Moore jogged out of the Notre Dame tunnel, it wasn’t just a welcome sight — it was the missing piece returning to a defense searching for…
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Defense Delivered: Notre Dame Rediscovers Its Edge in Win Over Boise State
Just two weeks ago, Marcus Freeman called his defense’s performance “a low point.” On Saturday, that same group looked reborn. In front of the home crowd at Notre…
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CJ Carr and the Notre Dame Offense Grind Through Growing Pains
CJ Carr’s first few weeks as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback were defined by rhythm and fireworks. Against Boise State, they were replaced by grit and frustration — and,…
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By the Numbers: Penalties Aside, Notre Dame Controls Boise State Start to Finish
Marcus Freeman’s team followed up its blowout win in Fayetteville with a steadier, more measured effort back in South Bend. It wasn’t explosive, but it was efficient —…
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Highlights: Irish Roll Past Boise State 28–7 Behind Balanced Offense
Notre Dame put together its most complete performance of the season Saturday, dominating Boise State 28–7 inside Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish improved to 3–2 behind another efficient…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Will Notre Dame Offense Too Much for Boise State?
Notre Dame enters Saturday fresh off back-to-back wins following their 0-2 start to the season, but Marcus Freeman has been clear — this team has to stay uncomfortable…
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Blitzing CJ Carr Is Becoming a Risky Business for Notre Dame Opponents
Quarterbacks are judged on how they perform when defenses send extra bodies. Against Arkansas, CJ Carr passed that test with flying colors. The freshman quarterback shredded the Razorbacks’…
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Simplified, Not Smaller: How the Notre Dame Defense Found Their Groove
Marcus Freeman has spent the last two weeks hammering a single theme into his program: growth comes from being uncomfortable. After Notre Dame’s defense was torched for explosive…
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Freeman Sees Notre Dame Secondary Answer the Call
For the first two weeks of the season, Notre Dame’s secondary was under siege. Big plays piled up, communication broke down, and criticism mounted as opponents picked apart…
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Notre Dame’s QB Future Is Here: CJ Carr Already Looks Like a Star
Notre Dame has been searching for years for a quarterback who could add an element of explosiveness to the Irish passing game. On Saturday in Fayetteville, it looked…
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Irish Dominate in Arkansas: Offense Rolls, Defense Responds
Notre Dame walked into Reynolds Razorback Stadium on Saturday morning with questions swirling after an uneven September. By the time the final whistle sounded, those questions were met…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Blows Out Arkansas in Big Road Win
Marcus Freeman’s team badly needed a spark, and in Fayetteville they delivered a full-on firestorm. In the program’s first-ever meeting with Arkansas, Notre Dame put together its most…
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Highlights: Notre Dame Dominates Arkansas in 56-13 Blowout
Notre Dame steamrolled Arkansas 56–13, turning their first-ever trip to Fayetteville into a statement win. CJ Carr and the Irish offense scored touchdowns on eight of their first…
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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…