Notre Dame Football
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Freeman Points to Execution, But Chris Ash’s Defense is the Real Problem
Marcus Freeman wants you to believe Notre Dame’s defensive struggles are about execution. After back-to-back weeks of its once proud defense getting gashed, Freeman repeated the same refrain: “No, it’s…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Stumbles to 0–2 After 41-40 Loss to Texas A&M
Notre Dame’s home opener was supposed to steady the season after a frustrating trip to Miami. Instead, the Irish defense was shredded under the lights in South Bend as No.…
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Notre Dame’s Defense Fails Again as Freeman Points to Execution Issues
For the second straight week, Notre Dame’s defense was the story of a crushing loss. The Irish gave up 488 yards of total offense in a 41–40 defeat to No.…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: Irish Look to Rebound at Home vs Texas A&M
Notre Dame returns home to Notre Dame Stadium for a massive week three showdown with #16 Texas A&M under the lights in the house that Rockne built. The Irish enter…
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Lone Star Connections: Irish Players Embrace Texas A&M Matchup
The Notre Dame–Texas A&M matchup already carried plenty of weight. It’s a top-25 clash under the lights at Notre Dame Stadium. Mike Elko returns to South Bend for the first…
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Missed Tackles, Slow Starts: Freeman Points to Fixes After Week One
Notre Dame’s season opener against Miami didn’t just end in disappointment — it exposed familiar flaws. Missed tackles, struggles in short-yardage situations, and sluggish starts to both halves haunted the…
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What Though the Odds: Notre Dame Football Betting Info for Texas A&M Game
The #8 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be featured on NBC Saturday night when they host the #16 Texas A&M Aggies inside of Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.…
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Matchups: It’s Do or Die for Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M
This weekend’s game against Texas A&M is only the second game of the season for Notre Dame, yet the Irish have already found themselves in a must-win situation after falling…
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Freeman, Notre Dame Brace for Elko’s Aggies in Top-25 Showdown
Notre Dame didn’t have to wait long for another marquee test. After the sting of the Miami loss and an early bye week, the Irish return to action under the…
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CJ Carr Earns Freeman’s Trust, Irish Ready to Open Up the Playbook
Marcus Freeman went into Miami with a plan: protect his freshman quarterback in his first career start, keep the reads simple, and avoid putting too much on his shoulders early.…
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Freeman Challenges Notre Dame to Delay Gratification, Stay the Course
The sting of Notre Dame’s season-opening loss to Miami still lingers, but Marcus Freeman is determined not to let one result define his team’s trajectory. Coming out of a bye…
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Notre Dame Football Primer: #8 Irish Host #16 Texas A&M in Playoff-Like Environment
After a late-game comeback was hindered in South Beach, the Fighting Irish found themselves in “playoff mode” early in the season once again. Mike Elko makes his return to Notre…
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CJ Carr Shows He Belongs in First Career Start at Notre Dame
Notre Dame’s 27–24 loss at Miami left plenty of frustration, but it also delivered a glimpse into the future of Notre Dame football. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr, making his first…
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No Pressure: Notre Dame Defensive Line Struggles Doom Irish in Miami
Notre Dame went to Miami hoping its defensive line would anchor the team the way Marcus Freeman has always envisioned and the way it did in 2024 when the Irish…
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Carr Reflects on First Start: Big Plays, Costly Mistakes, and a Promise to Improve
Notre Dame’s 27–24 loss at Miami was a baptism by fire for freshman quarterback CJ Carr. Making his first career start against a top-ten opponent on the road, Carr accounted…
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Freeman Defends Notre Dame’s Offensive Game Plan in Miami Loss
Notre Dame’s season opener in Miami ended in a 27–24 loss that was as much about what the Irish didn’t do on offense as it was about what they did.…
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By the Numbers: Notre Dame Rallies Late, But Miami Holds On in Opener
Notre Dame’s season opener in Miami Gardens turned into a missed opportunity and a frustrating start to what many hoped would be another magical run. In front of a record…
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Freeman: “We’ll Learn From This” as Notre Dame Falls Flat in Opener
Notre Dame’s 2025 season opener ended in frustration as the Irish fell in heartbreaking fashion to 6th-ranked Miami in a game that felt a lot like many Notre Dame games…
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Get Hype: Notre Dame vs. Miami — The Irish Are Ready for Primetime
The wait is over — Notre Dame opens the 2025 season tonight under the lights in Miami. The sixth-ranked Irish travel to Hard Rock Stadium for a primetime showdown with…
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Love on SVP: Jeremiyah Love Confident in CJ Carr, Irish Mindset for Miami
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love joined ESPN ahead of Sunday night’s primetime showdown against Miami to talk about the Irish mindset heading into the 2025 season opener. Love echoed…
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Frankie V’s Prediction: All Eyes on C.J. Carr as Notre Dame Opens at Miami
The long off-season has finally come to an end. In a few short hours, Notre Dame kicks off its 2025 season in the heat and humidity of Miami against the…
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Notre Dame Football Depth Chart: Week 1 at Miami
Notre Dame opens the 2025 season in Miami on Sunday night as the Irish look to build on last year’s run to the National Championship game. Head coach Marcus Freeman’s…
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2025 Notre Dame Football Roster
The 2025 Notre Dame football roster is loaded with veteran leaders and talented newcomers as Marcus Freeman’s program eyes another run at the College Football Playoff. From established stars like…
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CJ Carr Reflects on Winning Notre Dame QB Job and Miami Starting Debut
The spotlight is nothing new for a Notre Dame quarterback, but for redshirt freshman CJ Carr, it feels like the moment he’s been preparing for his entire life. This week,…
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Notre Dame Rallies Around CJ Carr: Teammates, Coaches Praise Freshman QB’s Poise
The quarterback spotlight always burns hottest at Notre Dame, but new Irish QB CJ Carr doesn’t seem fazed. Despite being just a redshirt freshman, Carr has already earned the trust…
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