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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Brian Kelly Names Jack Coan Notre Dame’s Starting Quarterback
With less than three weeks until the Fighting Irish travel to Tallahassee, Head Coach Brian Kelly has officially announced Jack Coan as the starting quarterback. It is no…
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5-Star Linebacker Drayk Bowen Visits Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish have a tremendous opportunity with Drayk Bowen from Merrillville, Indiana. He is currently listed as a 5-star linebacker and is also an elite baseball player.…
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Notre Dame LB Jack Kiser Primed to Have a Breakout Season
Former Indiana Mr. Football, Jack Kiser, gave Irish fans a glimpse of his potential last year in his lone start against South Florida. The Fighting Irish have a…
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Braden Lenzy brings Speed, Deep Threat to Notre Dame WR Corps
After a strong sophomore season, highlighted by elite speed and athleticism, a hamstring injury hampered Braden Lenzy’s 2020 campaign. With the departure of numerous wide receivers from a…
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Avery Davis Brings Leadership, Experience to Notre Dame WR Corps
After several years of playing at multiple positions, Avery Davis settled in at slot receiver in 2020. With numerous departures from the Notre Dame Offense, including Quarterback Ian…
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Notre Dame Adds Army Black Knights to 2024 Football Schedule
According to reports from Black Knight Nation, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Army Black Knights are set to square off on the gridiron once again. The date…
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Notre Dame Continues to Dominate Tight End Recruiting
After Jack Nickel decommitted from Notre Dame, the Irish were able to pick up commitments from Eli Raridon and Holden Staes shortly after. Under Head Coach Brian Kelly,…
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Could Notre Dame Start Freshman Fisher & Spindler in 2021?
After losing four starters along the offensive line from a season ago, Brian Kelly will look to reload in the trenches. Early enrollees Blake Fisher and Rocco Spindler…
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Will Drew White Be Best Player on Field for Notre Dame’s Defense?
After two great seasons as starting linebacker for the Fighting Irish, Senior Drew White is primed to have his best year this fall. With the departure of superstar…
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Notre Dame’s Michael Mayer Looks to Build off Huge Freshman Campaign
Notre Dame football tight end Michael Mayer wreaked havoc in his first year in South Bend. It is rare for true freshmen to have such a significant impact…
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The Future is Bright for Notre Dame Football’s Chris Tyree
When Chris Tyree committed to Notre Dame’s 2020 recruiting class, Brian Kelly added one of the country’s most skilled players. The freshman running back made an immediate impact…
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Future Notre Dame Football Schedules Filled with SEC Opponents
Notre Dame announced on February 9th that they would be playing the Florida Gators in the 2031 and 2032 seasons. Although they will not meet for over a…
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Early Expectations for Notre Dame Football in 2021
After another trip to the College Football Playoffs, Head Coach Brian Kelly will look to reload with a roster full of turnover. As many players depart for the…
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First Look at the 2021 Notre Dame Football Schedule
After an unprecedented 2020 college football season, where Notre Dame joined the ACC as a full-time member, the Fighting Irish will return to their independent schedule this fall.…
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5 Potential Breakout Players for Notre Dame Football in 2021
Fresh off another playoff appearance, Brian Kelly and the Fighting Irish will look to replace key NFL departures and reload for a new playoff push. While assessing the…
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Notre Dame Football: Kyren Williams Took A Major Step Forward in 2020
After a slow start in South Bend during his freshman season, Kyren Williams burst on to the scene in 2020 as a steadfast running back and became a…
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Notre Dame Football: Final Thoughts on the 2020 Season
There are over 120 division one college football teams, and the Fighting Irish were one of four programs to make the College Football Playoffs. Head Coach Brian Kelly…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face Alabama in Rose Bowl-Playoff Matchup
In a matchup of college football royalty, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. After…
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Notre Dame Football: Initial Thoughts on Rose Bowl Matchup with Alabama
After a downfall in the ACC Championship Game, Brian Kelly and his team must immediately turn their attention to another dynasty, the Alabama Crimson Tide. Notre Dame will…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Rematch with Clemson in the ACC Championship
The stage is set for the “Game of the Year Part II” in Charlotte, North Carolina. Notre Dame and Clemson delivered the most-watched college football game of the…
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Looking Back on Notre Dame Football’s Road to the ACC Championship Game
As games continued to get canceled throughout the Summer, Jack Swarbrick and the Irish were welcomed with open arms into Atlantic Coast Conference for the 2020 season. Notre…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #2 Irish return home to face Syracuse
Fresh off a top-20 road victory in Chapel Hill, the Fighting Irish head back home for Senior Day in South Bend. Unfortunately, the students have all left for…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #2 Irish travel to North Carolina
Brian Kelly and the #2 Fighting Irish hit the road once again to take on Mack Brown’s #25 Tar Heels in a special Black Friday showdown. North Carolina…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #2 Irish travel to Boston College
After a program defining win over #1 Clemson, the Fighting Irish hit the road to face their first “true” rival of the 2020 season. Notre Dame will be…
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Clemson Tigers: Tale of the Tape
Notre Dame has been one of the most storied programs since the onset of college football, while the Clemson Tigers have begun building their own dynasty since the…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face Clemson in the “Game of the Year”
The most anticipated college football game of the season is finally here. Dabo Swinney leads the Clemson Tigers into South Bend on a 36-game regular-season winning streak, while…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: First Trip to Georgia Tech Since 2006
The Fighting Irish are coming off their most complete performance of the 2020 football season. Brian Kelly will lead Notre Dame back to Bobby Dodd Stadium for the…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish battle Pittsburgh Panthers in first road matchup
After an underwhelming victory against Louisville, the Fighting Irish hit the road for the first time this season to take on long-time rival, the Pittsburgh Panthers. These two…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Louisville Cardinals visit South Bend
After a lackluster victory over the Florida State Seminoles, the Fighting Irish are back in action this weekend to take on the Louisville Cardinals. As Notre Dame continues…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish return to take on Florida State Seminoles
After a long quarantine by Notre Dame Football, the Fighting Irish appear optimistic for the matchup this Saturday against Florida State. Even though the Seminoles come limping into…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Face first Road Test at Wake Forest
After a tremendous performance in week two, Brian Kelly and the Irish hit the road for the first time in 2020. Notre Dame is quite familiar with the…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish Seek Improvement Against South Florida
After an unsettling victory in Notre Dame’s first official Atlantic Coast Conference matchup, the Irish seek to improve on their performance this week against South Florida. Many newcomers…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Irish face Blue Devils in 1st Conference Matchup
After the most tumultuous offseason in college football history, it appears there will be Notre Dame Football in 2020. The Irish will face the Duke Blue Devils as…
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Can Ian Book join the elite Quarterbacks of college football?
Ian Book returns to South Bend as one of the most experienced quarterbacks of the Brian Kelly Era. There is zero doubt that the fifth-year senior has had…
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WOPU Nation: Notre Dame Football’s Walk-Ons have an Unrivaled Bond
College Football is defined by the sixty minutes on the gridiron each Saturday, but that is not where games are won or lost. The unsung heroes of Notre…
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Daelin Hayes: Notre Dame Football’s Unrivaled Leader in 2020
It seems like yesterday, Daelin Hayes produced one of the most memorable commitment videos in Notre Dame history, but it is hard to believe the was nearly five…
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Notre Dame Football: Is a Spring season better than no season?
The ACC just announced a 10-game league schedule with the possibility of a single non-conference game. Although there has been great news for the Irish filling their schedule,…
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Reminder: Notre Dame Football Will Not be Forced into the ACC
As the top conferences across the country move to “conference-only” matchups, the Irish have seen three opponents drop off their calendar. Many analysts say Notre Dame can only…
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Will Notre Dame’s Pursuit of Top-50 OL Rocco Spindler Pay Off?
During these unprecedented times for college football, recruiting efforts have continued to press forward. Virtual campus tours and calls have headlined recruiting during COVID-19. While the safety of…
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Blake Fisher: Notre Dame Football’s Leading Recruiter
Recruiting has drastically changed since Covid-19 hit the country. These unprecedented times have called for innovative recruiting efforts for college football programs. Virtual campus tours and video communications…
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Notre Dame Football: When Will National Championship Drought End
The last time Notre Dame won a national championship was back in 1988 over the West Virginia Mountaineers. Many thought it would be the first of many titles…
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Top Venues Notre Dame Football Must Visit
Notre Dame is one of the most recognizable brands in college football, and combined with their independence, they can play anywhere they want. The Fighting Irish have played…
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Notre Dame Football: Who Will End the 33-year Heisman Drought?
The Fighting Irish still hold the record for the most Heisman Trophy winners, but the gap has closed. It has been 33 years since Notre Dame Wide Receiver…
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Top 10 Greatest Rivalries in Notre Dame Football History
Notre Dame Football is one of the most historic college football programs in the country. The program’s historic achievements and independence have led to great rivalry matchups. From…
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Notre Dame Football’s Can’t Miss Road Trips Beyond 2020
What is the best part about Notre Dame’s Independence? The Irish have the freedom to play any opponent, across every conference throughout the United States. Yes, Notre Dame…
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Can Will Shipley Catapult Notre Dame’s 2021 Recruiting Class?
Notre Dame recruiting has built a strong foundation with the upcoming 2021 recruiting class. However, one of the top remaining targets on the board, Will Shipley, is uncommitted.…
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The Coronavirus and its impact on Notre Dame Football
In just a few weeks, the world has been turned upside down by COVID-19. The virus has brought the sports world to a standstill. Notre Dame Football has…
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2020: Could it Be A Year Without Notre Dame Football?
Every major sports league throughout the United States has closed indefinitely. As each day passes, the chances of a college football season slowly dwindle. Unfortunately, winter and spring…
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Receiving Core Biggest Question Mark for Notre Dame Football in 2020
As Chase Claypool and Cole Kmet head to the NFL Draft, the Irish will be tasked with developing the next breakout receivers. Ian Book must quickly develop chemistry…
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Clemson and Wisconsin Headline 2020 Notre Dame Football Schedule
Brian Kelly and the Irish will face several ranked opponents, across multiple conferences, and travel to stadiums throughout the country in 2020. A few key matchups define each…