Category: Defense
Irish Defense Quickly Rounding Into Form; ‘Notre Dame’ Dominates Boise State in Statement Win
DEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Defense vs. Boise State
On defense, sophomore Cornerback Leonard Moore is still listed as questionable on the injury report, recovering from an ankle injuy. Also questionable is junior Defensive Tackle Donovan Hinisch, who only played five snaps last week, after a shoulder injury. Both are still listed as starters on the official depth chart. Reportedly, as against Purdue and Arkansas, if Moore is unable
» Read more‘Notre Dame’s’ Defense Rises From The Ashes Against Arkansas; FIghting Irish hold down potent Taylen Green-led Arkansas offense in a big day for Chris Ash’s defense
Marcus Freeman’s X-Factor To Fix ‘Notre Dame’s’ Defense; A recovered Leonard Moore might give some much-needed support to struggling Irish defense
Irish’s Freeman won’t take over struggling D; vows teamwork to fix defense
‘Notre Dame’s’ Marcus Freeman Addresses Concerns Over Defensive Play Calling; Irish fans frustrated with defense
Marcus Freeman expects ‘Notre Dame’ defense to face stiff challenge in Arkansas offense
‘Notre Dame’s’ Freshmen, Relative Rookies Shine in First Win; From Faraimo to Golden to Johnson, influx of young personnel key to improved defense
DEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Defense vs. Purdue
Sophomore Cornerback Leonard Moore and fifth-year defensive back (Nickel Back) DeVonta Smith are listed as questionable on the injury report, yet are still listed as starters on the depth chart. [Note: Athough it had been reported in early 2025 that the program was moving beyond a Vyper concept, they do have “Vypers” on the current depth chart. The same players
» Read moreWhat’s wrong with ‘Notre Dame’s’ defense? Coach Marcus Freeman may get more involved with unit after 0-2 start; Fighting Irish defense porous thus far under new DC Chris Ash
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Brian Kelly stays the course with Notre Dame defense” – South Bend Tribune Irish Insider
… a problem that was obvious (the defense) long before fall camp began, has reached crisis level … Fix it now or brace for a free-fall. … in six years under Kelly, Notre Dame is 3-3 in the second game of the season – and two of those wins were last-minute escapes from lower-caliber foes …. Even though Nevada barely
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame defense fails to pass test against Texas ” – Chicago Tribune
The Irish allowed 517 yards, an average of 6 per play. Its secondary was beat time and again. … a Notre Dame Kelly-coached team lost for the first time to an unranked team while in the top 10 in 21 opportunities. … a freshman quarterback, Shane Buechele … torch[ed] them for 280 yards and two touchdowns. They couldn’t tackle …
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