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

January 16, 2025
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #7 Irish vs #8 Ohio State for the National Championship

Marcus Freeman’s Irish and Ryan Day’s Buckeyes will meet for the third consecutive season on Monday Night. After defeating the…
Notre Dame Game Primers

January 5, 2025
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face Penn State in the Orange Bowl

After the biggest victory for Notre Dame Football this century, the Irish must turn their attention to a Semifinal matchup…
Notre Dame Game Primers

December 26, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #7 Irish Face #2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl

After a dominant first-round performance against the Indiana Hoosiers, Notre Dame and head coach Marcus Freeman will turn their attention…
Notre Dame Game Primers

December 15, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #7 Irish host #10 Indiana in First Round Playoff Matchup

The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff has arrived! Per ticket prices, this is undoubtedly the biggest matchup in round one.…
Notre Dame Game Primers

November 25, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: USC stands between the Irish and a home playoff game

After a 49 to 14 dismantling of #19 Army, Marcus Freeman leads his team out west to face their top…
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Notre Dame Game Primers

November 18, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: 9-1 Irish face undefeated Army at Yankee Stadium

Notre Dame is two wins away from potentially hosting a first-round playoff game. They will face two of their toughest…
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November 12, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish look to Roll Virginia on Senior Day

Will this be the final home game for Notre Dame Football? For the first time in the history of college…
Notre Dame Game Primers

November 5, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Playoff Hopeful Irish host Florida State in Primetime

Fresh off a second bye-week, Marcus Freeman has Notre Dame playing their best football heading into the final third of…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 21, 2024
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Primer: High-Stakes Top-25 Battle Between Long-Time Rivals Notre Dame and Navy

The 6-1 Fighting Irish head to the East Coast to battle with their long-time rival, the 6-0 Navy Midshipmen. This…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 14, 2024
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Primer: Riley Leonard Ascending as Notre Dame Preps for Key Matchup with Georgia Tech

Riley Leonard and the Fighting Irish passing attack finally hit their stride Saturday afternoon, and fans should be excited for…
Notre Dame Football

October 7, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #11 Irish look to continue momentum against Stanford

The Fighting Irish enter this rivalry game fresh off a bye week. While many teams ahead of Notre Dame witnessed…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 23, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #16 Irish host #15 Louisville in Must-Win Game

Everything is on the line Saturday afternoon. The Fighting Irish picked the perfect matchup for their annual “Green Out” game,…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 19, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #17 Irish return home to face Miami of Ohio

After knocking off Texas A&M on the road and then losing to Northern Illinois at home, the Fighting Irish handed…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 9, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #18 Irish Look to Rebound Against Purdue

Marcus Freeman followed up Notre Dame’s historic road victory on the road against SEC foe Texas A&M, with one of…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 3, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #7 Irish host Northern Illinois

Coach Freeman led Notre Dame into the heart of the SEC and secured a major victory in College Station. Although…
Notre Dame Game Primers

August 26, 2024
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #7 Irish travel to #20 Texas A&M

Notre Dame Football is finally back! College GameDay is headed to another primetime matchup with the Fighting Irish facing the…
Notre Dame Game Primers

December 25, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #16 Irish face #19 Oregon State in the Sun Bowl

Quarterback Steve Angeli will get the assignment against the #19 Oregon State Beavers this week. After finishing last season with…
Notre Dame Game Primers

November 22, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish travel to Stanford in Regular Season Finale

Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish travel to Stanford in Regular Season Finale The Fighting Irish are seeking their 9th victory…
Notre Dame Game Primers

November 14, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish host Wake Forest on Senior Day

After a horrendous offensive performance on the road at Clemson, the Fighting Irish suffered their third loss of the season.…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 31, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #12 Irish travel to Clemson

Marcus Freeman leads the Irish into “Death Valley,” seeking the program’s second-ever victory at Memorial Stadium. The two teams are…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 24, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Resurgent Irish Host Pittsburgh Panthers

Fresh off a bye week, Notre Dame Football will host the struggling Pittsburgh Panthers. Although out of the College Football…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 9, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Host Archrival USC Trojans

Not only have the Irish played more games than any other team in the country, but this Saturday marks four…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 2, 2023
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish travel to Undefeated Louisville

Notre Dame is back in the AP Top Ten and will face the #25 Louisville Cardinals on the road in…
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…

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