Notre Dame Football
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame Aims to Ground Trojans in Rivalry Showdown
It doesn’t get much bigger than Notre Dame and USC — under the lights, in South Bend, with playoff hopes still alive for both teams. Pride is on the line…
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Freeman: If Snow Scares You, You’re Probably Not the Competitor We Want
Marcus Freeman isn’t concerned about how rival programs sell against Notre Dame — or what they say about the weather. When asked about former Notre Dame staffer Chad Bowden, now…
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What Though the Odds: Notre Dame Football Betting Info for the USC Game
Coach Marcus Freeman’s “We gotta get bloody” motto certainly resonated with the team last weekend as Notre Dame abused NC State 36–7. The Wolfpack arrived in South Bend ranked 45th…
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Freeman on Finishing Drives: We’ve Got to Have a Better Plan
Marcus Freeman didn’t need to be prompted much this week to bring up Notre Dame’s biggest offensive frustration. The Irish continue to move the ball efficiently between the 20s, but…
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Matchups: Notre Dame and USC Renew Rivalry with Playoff Stakes on the Line
Following a 10–7 halftime lead, Notre Dame cruised to its fourth win of the season, defeating the NC State Wolfpack 36–7. The Irish offense finished par for the course, scoring…
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Freeman on Notre Dame–USC Rivalry: Keep It Going
As Notre Dame turns its focus to Saturday’s visit from USC, Marcus Freeman’s stance on the future of the Notre Dame – USC rivalry was clear and unwavering: keep it…
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Notre Dame Loses Starting Center Ashton Craig for the Season
Marcus Freeman opened the week with an injury update that reshapes Notre Dame’s depth chart in the trenches. The head coach confirmed that starting center Ashton Craig will miss the…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #13 Irish Host #20 USC with Major Playoff Implications
After losing two heartbreakers to start the season, Marcus Freeman enters this showdown with a four-game winning streak. Just a few weeks ago, this game did not have much significance.…
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Notre Dame’s Red-Zone Struggles Linger In Win Over NC State
For the second week in a row, Notre Dame’s offense crossed midfield with ease — and for the second week in a row, it couldn’t finish. The Irish rolled to…
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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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Marcus Freeman’s Message After a Sloppy Win: Stop Beating Notre Dame
The Irish beat NC State 36–7, their fourth straight win, in a game that was as dominant statistically as it was uneven in execution. Notre Dame outgained the Wolfpack 485…
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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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Frankie V’s Prediction: Notre Dame Looks to Keep Rolling Against Tricky NC State Defense
Notre Dame returns to action Saturday riding a three-game winning streak that’s featured steady progress in every phase. Marcus Freeman’s team has found rhythm behind freshman quarterback CJ Carr and…
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What Though the Odds: Notre Dame Football Betting Info for the NC State Game
According to oddsmakers, the Irish entered last week’s game against the Boise State Broncos as a three-touchdown favorite. So, it should have come as no surprise that Notre Dame won…
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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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Matchups: Notre Dame Aims to Ground the Wolfpack Air Show
The Irish bullied their way to a 28–7 victory over the outmatched Boise State Broncos last weekend. It was obvious from the beginning that Notre Dame’s size alone would be…
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Notre Dame’s Next Star Safety? Tae Johnson Makes His Presence Known
Notre Dame’s defense had already started to regain its edge over the past two weeks. On Saturday, Tae Johnson made sure that momentum continued. The freshman safety read Boise State…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: Red-Hot No. 16 Irish Host NC State
It was a complete effort last weekend, as Notre Dame cruised to a 28–7 victory over Boise State. But the Fighting Irish did leave a lot of points on the…
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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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Frankie V’s Prediction: Will Notre Dame Offense Too Much for Boise State?
Notre Dame enters Saturday fresh off back-to-back wins following their 0-2 start to the season, but Marcus Freeman has been clear — this team has to stay uncomfortable to keep…
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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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