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

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…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 31, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish host #5 Clemson

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers will travel back to South Bend for the first time since their 2020 historic…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 25, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face #16 Syracuse in the Dome

After a lackluster victory on Saturday, Marcus Freeman eyes his second ranked win of the season. The Irish must play…
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Notre Dame Game Primers

October 18, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Unpredictable Irish host UNLV

Just when it seemed like Marcus Freeman was turning the season around, the Irish went right back to square one.…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 11, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Surging Irish Host Rival Stanford

After Marcus Freeman’s first ranked win, Notre Dame Football heads back home to take on the Stanford Cardinal. After a…
Notre Dame Game Primers

October 3, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish take on BYU in Las Vegas

Fresh off a bye week and previous victory at North Carolina, Marcus Freeman will have an opportunity to knock off…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 20, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Travel to Take on High-Scoring Tar Heels

It was not easy, but Marcus Freeman got his first victory in South Bend. For Notre Dame to get a…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 13, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Scuffling Irish face California Golden Bears

All the tremendous recruiting in the offseason and optimism around Notre Dame Football has slowly faded. This week will mark…
Notre Dame Game Primers

September 6, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face Marshall in Home Opener

Notre Dame fans are cautiously optimistic after a loss to the #2 team in the country. Marcus Freeman’s group did…
Notre Dame Game Primers

August 29, 2022
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #5 Irish travel to #2 Ohio State

Notre Dame Football will play at Ohio State for the first time since 1995. The Buckeyes enter the matchup heavily…
Notre Dame Offensive Line

August 23, 2022
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Blake Fisher Ready to Shine for Notre Dame Football

Notre Dame Football wants to compete for the Joe Moore Award and have one of the best offensive lines in…
Notre Dame Defensive Line

August 19, 2022
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Notre Dame D Line Will Wreak Havoc on Opposing Quarterbacks

Marcus Freeman will return the top six pass rushers from an 11-2 Notre Dame Football team last season. Unquestionably the…
Notre Dame Secondary

August 18, 2022
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Notre Dame Secondary Preps for Elite Ohio State Passing Attack

It’s officially a top 5 showdown in Columbus between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes. The heavily…
Notre Dame Wide Receivers

August 15, 2022
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Lorenzo Styles Brings Speed, Deep Threat to Notre Dame Wide Receiver Group

Lorenzo Styles flashed elite speed in his freshman year for the Fighting Irish. He can expand the RPOs for Tommy…
Running Backs

August 9, 2022
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Notre Dame RB Chris Tyree Primed for a Breakout Season

The former #1 all-purpose back and #70 player nationally on 247 Sports, Chris Tyree, is now at the top of…
Notre Dame Defensive Line

July 26, 2022
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Notre Dame DE Isaiah Foskey Primed for Massive 2022 Season

The Notre Dame defense returns most of their production from an 11-2 team in 2021. The most significant piece returning…
Notre Dame Secondary

July 25, 2022
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Brandon Joseph Brings Leadership, Experience to Notre Dame Secondary

Marcus Freeman’s first order of business after taking over in South Bend was to improve the Notre Dame Secondary in…
Analysis

July 24, 2022
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Marcus Freeman Crushes the “Notre Dame Recruiting Ceiling” Myth

There are no recruiting limitation excuses coming from this coaching staff. It is not a matter of if but when…
Notre Dame Football

July 19, 2022
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Tyler Buchner vs. CJ Stroud: QB Matchup Highlights Notre Dame – Ohio State Showdown

The Fighting Irish, led by quarterback Tyler Buchner will clash with CJ Stroud and the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus…
Commits

July 15, 2022
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Jaden Greathouse Commits: Notre Dame Lands Another 4-Star WR

The Fighting Irish added another wide receiver commit on Friday with the addition of 4-Star Jaden Greathouse. Notre Dame now…
Notre Dame Game Primers

December 27, 2021
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face Oklahoma State in Fiesta Bowl

On January 1st, Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish will have an opportunity to win a New Year’s Six Bowl…
Bowl Games

December 20, 2021
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Notre Dame Football: First Look at the Fiesta Bowl Matchup

There has been a lot of change the past few weeks, Marcus Freeman became the Head Coach, Tommy Rees chose…
Notre Dame Game Primers

November 23, 2021
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face Stanford in Regular Season Finale

Brian Kelly and the Fighting Irish have been utterly dominating opponents the past three weeks. Yes, they have not been…

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