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Jeremiyah Love Belongs in New York for the Heisman Ceremony
The Fighting Irish running back has not only made an impression on Notre Dame fans, but his late-season Heisman push has garnered attention from fans across the country. Jeremiyah Love’s…
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With Tae Johnson Out, Jalen Stroman’s Moment Arrived — And He Deliverd
Notre Dame’s 70–7 demolition of Syracuse will be remembered for the historic scoring outburst, but lost in the mix is that it all started with a transfer player who had…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame’s Most Complete Game of the Marcus Freeman Era
On Senior Day, Notre Dame delivered one of the most overwhelming performances in program history. The Irish scored 35 points in the first quarter, 49 in the first half, and…
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Red Zone Still Danger Zone: Notre Dame Struggles Continue Despite Big Win
Notre Dame walked out of Pittsburgh with a convincing 37–15 win, one of their most impressive road performances of the season. The Irish were better in nearly every phase —…
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By the Numbers: Irish Overpower No. 22 Pitt in Statement Road Win
On a gray November afternoon on the banks of the Allegheny, Notre Dame delivered one of its most complete road performances of the Marcus Freeman era. The Irish controlled both…
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By the Numbers: Perfect Storm — Notre Dame Destroys Navy in the Elements
On a cold, rain-turned-snow night in South Bend, Notre Dame played one of its cleanest and most dominant game of the Marcus Freeman era. The Irish rolled to 502 total…
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Clean the Mess: Notre Dame Beats Boston College, And Themselves
Notre Dame took care of business in Chestnut Hill yesterday, beating Boston College 25–10 to move to 6–2 on the season and extend its winning streak over the Eagles to…
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Notre Dame Finds a Way as CJ Carr Battles Through an Off Night
Notre Dame didn’t need a perfect CJ Carr to beat USC. It needed a poised one. In a game defined by rain, emotion, and trench warfare, Carr completed 16 of…
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Trench Warfare: Notre Dame Asserts Its Identity Against USC Once Again
Marcus Freeman said it best on Saturday night: “That’s our foundation. That’s who we have to be.” Against USC, his team looked like it. In a rivalry built on decades…
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By the Numbers: Rivalry Dominance, Irish Run Wild Over USC
Notre Dame reasserted its physical identity under the lights of Notre Dame Stadium, bullying USC for 306 rushing yards in a 34–24 victory to reclaim the Jeweled Shillelagh. The Irish…
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Clarity and Violence: Notre Dame’s Defense Finding Its Edge Again
Marcus Freeman didn’t need a whiteboard to explain Notre Dame’s defensive resurgence. His halftime message against NC State said everything: “Stop beating Notre Dame.” Two weeks ago, that sounded like…
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By the Numbers: Balanced but Imperfect, Notre Dame Cruises Past NC State
Notre Dame dominated NC State in nearly every phase Saturday afternoon, piling up 485 yards of offense and holding the Wolfpack to just 233. But for all the statistical balance,…
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Backup Plan at Kicker: Freeman Defines Notre Dame’s Path Forward
In 2024, Notre Dame’s kicking game wobbled when grad transfer Mitch Jeter hurt his groin at Stanford in mid-October. Freeman confirmed the groin tightness postgame, and Jeter’s availability/consistency seesawed afterward.…
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Clarity, Velocity, Violence: Notre Dame’s Linebackers Fuel Defensive Resurgence
For weeks, Marcus Freeman has repeated the same three words to his defense: clarity, velocity, and violence. Against Boise State, his linebackers finally delivered all three. “We’ve been able to…
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Leonard Moore’s Return Brings Back the Confidence Notre Dame’s Defense Needed
When Leonard Moore jogged out of the Notre Dame tunnel, it wasn’t just a welcome sight — it was the missing piece returning to a defense searching for itself. By…
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Defense Delivered: Notre Dame Rediscovers Its Edge in Win Over Boise State
Just two weeks ago, Marcus Freeman called his defense’s performance “a low point.” On Saturday, that same group looked reborn. In front of the home crowd at Notre Dame Stadium,…
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CJ Carr and the Notre Dame Offense Grind Through Growing Pains
CJ Carr’s first few weeks as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback were defined by rhythm and fireworks. Against Boise State, they were replaced by grit and frustration — and, according to…
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By the Numbers: Penalties Aside, Notre Dame Controls Boise State Start to Finish
Marcus Freeman’s team followed up its blowout win in Fayetteville with a steadier, more measured effort back in South Bend. It wasn’t explosive, but it was efficient — a balanced…
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Blitzing CJ Carr Is Becoming a Risky Business for Notre Dame Opponents
Quarterbacks are judged on how they perform when defenses send extra bodies. Against Arkansas, CJ Carr passed that test with flying colors. The freshman quarterback shredded the Razorbacks’ blitz looks,…
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Simplified, Not Smaller: How the Notre Dame Defense Found Their Groove
Marcus Freeman has spent the last two weeks hammering a single theme into his program: growth comes from being uncomfortable. After Notre Dame’s defense was torched for explosive plays in…
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Freeman Sees Notre Dame Secondary Answer the Call
For the first two weeks of the season, Notre Dame’s secondary was under siege. Big plays piled up, communication broke down, and criticism mounted as opponents picked apart a unit…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Blows Out Arkansas in Big Road Win
Marcus Freeman’s team badly needed a spark, and in Fayetteville they delivered a full-on firestorm. In the program’s first-ever meeting with Arkansas, Notre Dame put together its most complete performance…
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Freeman Pushes Notre Dame Defensive Staff in “Uncomfortable” Meeting
Marcus Freeman didn’t mince words in his weekly press conference. Even after securing Notre Dame’s first win of the season, the head coach spent much of his time addressing the…
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Unselfish Backfield Powers Notre Dame Offensive Explosion
Notre Dame’s win over Purdue wasn’t just about fireworks in the passing game or a few explosive plays — it was about a backfield that set the tone all night.…
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Freeman Again Defends Notre Dame’s Defensive Struggles Despite Costly Lapses
Marcus Freeman has built his head coaching reputation on defense. At Cincinnati and then Notre Dame, he was the energetic recruiter and schematic mind who helped construct top-10 units. But…
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