Michael Owens
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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.
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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 opponents each year, but that still leaves seven…
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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 Offensive Line back in the conversation for best…
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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 quickly. The Fighting Irish had a successful transfer…
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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 ago. A key component for success this season…
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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 fall. The Fighting Irish added one of the…
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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. Offensive Coordinator Gerad Parker will have his hands…
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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 Freeman then promoted Gerad Parker to offensive coordinator,…
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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 at the last moment and coaches left the…
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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 South Bend. Even though the Irish lost Michael…
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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 as prestigious as Notre Dame it has been…
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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 will seek its 3rd appearance overall and first…
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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 plethora of young talent. Notre Dame returns a…
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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 2023. Notre Dame has been home to a…
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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 young head coaches. Spencer Rattler headlines a Gamecock…
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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 four straight meetings. The Trojans will be favored…
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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 College on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles enter this…
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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 opponent will be the Navy Midshipmen, as Marcus…
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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 showdown with the Irish. The Notre Dame Football…
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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 better than they have the past two weeks…
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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. This weekend, Notre Dame welcomes the UNLV Rebels…
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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 once nail-biting rivalry over the past decade, the…
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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 the top-25 BYU Cougars in a neutral site…
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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 second win this weekend, the team must continue…
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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 the 4th game of the Marcus Freeman Era,…
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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 not play their best game and only lost…
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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 favored and are one of the top picks…
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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 the country. Everyone returning has experience, size, and…
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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 biggest strength for the Irish this fall will…
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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 favored Buckeyes return one of the Heisman favorites…
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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 Rees and create yards after the catch. Not…
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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 the depth chart in South Bend. After an…
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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 is star defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey. Marcus Freeman…
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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 the absence of Kyle Hamilton. He immediately found…
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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 will be back in the College…
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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 for the first time since 1995. Everyone is…
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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 sits at 20 commitments for the 2023 class,…
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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 Game for the first time since 1994. Oklahoma…
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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 to stay in South Bend, and national signing…
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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 ranked opponents, but the Irish have not allowed…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish host Georgia Tech on Senior Day
After making the College Football Playoffs in two of the past three seasons, Notre Dame is right in the middle of the playoff hunt. Brian Kelly’s team is…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #7 Irish take on Virginia in Primetime
Brian Kelly and Notre Dame continue to ascend the College Football Playoff Rankings, with three regular season games remaining. As injuries continue to mount and Kyle Hamilton’s status…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #10 Irish host the Navy Midshipmen
Brian Kelly just continues to win in South Bend. Notre Dame was able to outscore North Carolina last week and move up to #8 in the AP Poll.…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #11 Irish host the North Carolina Tar Heels
It’s another primetime showdown at Notre Dame Stadium. After defeating the USC Trojans, Brian Kelly faces a formidable North Carolina football team led by quarterback Sam Howell. This…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #13 Irish host archrival USC Trojans
Each week has been a battle for the 2021 Fighting Irish. Brian Kelly led Notre Dame Football to a 5-1 record and #13 ranking in the AP Poll.…
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Turning the Page: First Look at Notre Dame Football @ Virginia Tech
As hopes of another undefeated season came to a halt last weekend in South Bend, the next challenge for Brian Kelly does not get any easier as the…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: It’s a Top 10 Showdown in South Bend
After a season-defining victory over the Wisconsin Badgers, Brian Kelly will not have long to celebrate as the Irish welcome #7 Cincinnati this weekend. The Bearcats are fresh…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #12 Irish face #18 Wisconsin at Soldier Field
The Fighting Irish are coming off their best performance of the year, with a two-touchdown victory over rival Purdue. Though the Irish are improving, there is still considerable…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #10 Irish face in-state rival Purdue Boilermakers
After two gut-wrenching performances, the undefeated and now 10th ranked Fighting Irish will face a confident Purdue football team. The Boilermakers are off to a 2-0 start and…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #7 Irish face Toledo Rockets in Home Opener
After an overtime thriller in Tallahassee, Brian Kelly and the Irish travel back home to take on the Toledo Rockets. Notre Dame was able to withstand a late…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #7 Fighting Irish Travel to Florida State
Brian Kelly has Notre Dame ranked #7 in the Preseason Coaches Poll, and the Fighting Irish are primed to make another playoff run this year. The season will…