Michael Owens

Michael Owens has been writing for UHND.com since 2016 and is the host of Here Come The Irish Podcast on YouTube which has featured former athletes such as Steve Vasturia, Kyle McAlarney, Justin Utupo, Todd Bodine, Cam McDaniel, and Mike Golic Jr. Since starting to contribute to UHND, Michael has published over 50 articles and is the author of our popular weekly Game Primers column.

The creator of the @herecometheiris Twitter profile, Michael has built a following of over 10,000 followers.

Michael started watching the Irish in 2006 where Brady Quinn and Jeff Samardzija quickly became his favorite players. He went to his first game that season when the Irish took on the North Carolina Tar Heels and has been a die-hard fan ever since. Michael coaches high school baseball in Indianapolis. He has been coaching at Franklin Central High School for the past four seasons as an Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach.

Notre Dame Game Primers

September 26, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Travel to Undefeated Duke

The Fighting Irish were 3 seconds away from being the football team fans have been waiting for since 1988. The…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 18, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #9 Irish Host Ohio #6 State in Top-10 Showdown

After an 11-point loss in Columbus last September, the Fighting Irish are back with Heisman candidate Sam Hartman to square…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 11, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #9 Irish host Central Michigan

Central Michigan will be the final test before Notre Dame faces Ohio State on September 23rd. Marcus Freeman must refocus…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 4, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Fighting Irish Travel to NC State

Marcus Freeman and company will face their first real test this season when they travel South to take on NC…
Notre Dame Game Primers

August 28, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #13 Irish face Tennessee State in South Bend

After an outstanding start to the season in Ireland, Marcus Freeman and his team return to South Bend to face…
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Notre Dame Game Primers

August 21, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #13 Irish face Navy in Ireland

The Fighting Irish return to Dublin, Ireland for the first time since 2012. The Notre Dame Football program has changed…
Notre Dame Schedule News

July 25, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: Ohio State and USC Headline Epic Home Schedule

Marcus Freeman has a chance to build his legacy in year two as head coach. As always, the Fighting Irish…
Notre Dame Schedule News

July 11, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: 10 Potential Home & Home Series

Notre Dame is always circled on the opponent’s calendar, and the Irish have the luxury of playing whoever they want,…
Notre Dame Schedule News

July 9, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: 10 Upcoming Road Trips for Irish Fans

Notre Dame is one of the few remaining independent programs in college football. Yes, they are obligated to five ACC…
Notre Dame Offensive Line

May 3, 2023
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All-American Joe Alt Headlines an Elite Notre Dame O-Line

Joe Alt is regarded as one of the top tackles in the country and will look to get the Irish…
Notre Dame Transfers

May 1, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: Transfer Portal is Key for Long Term Success

College Football has transformed the past several seasons. With the extra Covid year, NIL, and transfer portal, coaches must adapt…
Notre Dame Secondary

April 28, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: Benjamin Morrison is a Rising Star

Notre Dame will face multiple Top 25 Offenses this fall, and the Irish Defense must perform better than a year…
Running Backs

March 30, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: Audric Estime Primed for Massive 2023 Season

Audric Estime became a household name last season and will be a significant factor in Notre Dame’s playoff run this…
Running Backs

March 27, 2023
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Previewing the 2023 Notre Dame Running Backs Room

Notre Dame’s rushing attack dominated the second half of the season, headlined by Logan Diggs, Audric Estime, and Chris Tyree.…
Notre Dame Quarterbacks

March 19, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: QB Outlook for the Next Five Years

Although Marcus Freeman lost offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, he was able to retain Sam Hartman and commit CJ Carr. Coach…
Coaching Staff

March 10, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: Marcus Freeman needs fan support more than ever

There has been a lot of news surrounding Notre Dame Football since the Gator Bowl victory. Several top recruits decommitted…
Notre Dame Wide Receivers

March 3, 2023
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Previewing the 2023 Notre Dame Wide Receivers Room

Notre Dame added a tremendous wide receiver class and transfer Kaleb Smith to an already gifted group of receivers in…
Notre Dame Quarterbacks

February 27, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: Irish have Heisman candidate with Sam Hartman

It has been nearly two decades since the Fighting Irish had a legitimate Heisman threat at quarterback. For a program…
Notre Dame Schedule News

January 19, 2023
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First Look at Notre Dame Football’s 2023 Schedule

Marcus Freeman and the Irish have a tremendous opportunity to make the College Football Playoffs this upcoming season. The program…
Analysis

January 17, 2023
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Notre Dame Football: Five Potential Impact Freshmen in 2023

The Fighting Irish finished with the #8 recruiting class in the country, according to 247 Sports, and brought in a…
Tight Ends

January 16, 2023
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Previewing the 2023 Notre Dame Tight End Room

With the departure of Michael Mayer, the Irish will look for the next great tight end to step up in…
Notre Dame Game Primers

December 26, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #21 Irish face #19 South Carolina in Gator Bowl

Both Notre Dame and South Carolina enter this showdown ranked as each program looks to be on the rise with…
Notre Dame Game Primers

November 22, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #15 Fighting Irish Travel for Showdown with #5 USC

It is rivalry week throughout the country as the regular nears an end. Notre Dame has controlled this matchup, winning…
Notre Dame Game Primers

November 17, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #20 Irish host rival Boston College

After relinquishing a 22-point lead and escaping with a 3-point victory against Navy, the unpredictable Irish host their rival Boston…
Notre Dame Game Primers

November 8, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #20 Irish face Navy in Baltimore

Notre Dame Football looks to continue its success on the road after a program-defining victory against #4 Clemson. This week’s…

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