Author: Leprechaun Express - Steve Welsh

Sophomore Cornerback Leonard Moore and fifth-year defensive back (Nickel Back) DeVonta Smith are listed as questionable on the injury report, as well as Placekicker Noah Burnette, yet still are listed as starters on the depth chart.  In addition to the injuries, some additional ebbing and flowing has occurred on the depth chart among the defensive backs. (More details follow below

While their latest injury report lists two key defensive backs and a placekicker as questionable for Arkansas, the Irish offensive depth chart remains unchanged. Average size interior offensive line: 6-6, 312 (average size OL starters 6-6, 314) [for original PDF click here]   [Jersey Number, Name, Height, Weight, [Eligibility-]Year, unofficial 40 times (from third-party sources; 40 times not necessarily current)]

Marcus Freeman talks with reporters as the Fighting Irish prepare to take on Arkansas in Fayetteville. Freeman cited growth in all three phases in a much-needed victory over Purdue. After celebrating, everyone has been getting back to work, looking forward to the opportunity to take on an Arkansas team who could easily have been undefeated, with a top-5 offense and

Highlights from Notre Dame’s 56-30 victory over Purdue in The House That Rockne Built, Sept. 20, 2025.

‘Notre Dame’s’ Dick Corbett Head Football Coach, Marcus Freeman, talks with reporters after Notre Dame’s 56-30 victory over Purdue, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

This author, of course, already raised the prospect of thunderstorms disrupting the ‘Notre Dame’-Purdue game days ago, and reiterated the issue in the hours before game-time. True enough, the game was suspended with 1:31 to go in the first half, due to lightning and thunderstorm activity across the Michiana region.  Under public safety protocols and NCAA guidelines, the stadium outdoor

A ‘Notre Dame’ Football official x/twitter profile announced that both preseason All-American starting cornerback Leonard Moore and lead “nickel back” (defensive back) DeVonta Smith are “game-time decisions” regarding their availability to play.  Both have ankle injuries. Last week against Southern Cal, Purdue threw for more than 300 yards, in game that was 20-10 in the third quarter, with a final

Bob and Leslie Mohr Family Quarterbacks Coach/Pass Game Coordinator Gino Guidugli and Notre Dame Football student-athletes Eli Raridon, Malachi Fields, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, and Adon Shuler spoke with reporters following practice on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, as the Irish readied for Purdue.

Several offensive lineman and a tight end are listed on the injury report as unavailable, and another offensive lineman is back from injury, yet that did not impact the depth chart. Average size interior offensive line: 6-6, 312 (average size OL starters 6-6, 314) [for original PDF click here] [Jersey Number, Name, Height, Weight, [Eligibility-]Year, unofficial 40 times (from third-party

Marcus Freeman talks with reporters as the Fighting Irish ready for Purdue. Freeman opened by emphasizing consistency; high standards; acceptance of responsibility; accountability; making every rep count; and, on defense, not letting a bad play turn into an explosive play.

‘Notre Dame,’ still without an official win for the season, somehow remains ranked in the top-25, the only “winless” team to do so. One source indicates this is the first time since 1988 that an 0-2 team has been ranked in the AP. Full rankings are listed at the bottom of the page. The Irish dropped from #8 in the

Marcus Freeman talks with reporters after the Fighting Irish primetime matchup with Texas A&M.

‘Notre Dame’ football student athletes talk with reporters after taking on Texas A&M; featuring running back Jeremiyah Love, cornerback Leonard Moore, quarterback CJ Carr, and middle linebacker Drayk Bowen.