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‘Notre Dame’ Football Announces Series with BYU
In ‘Notre Dame’s’ absence, ESPN’s unofficial ‘College Football Playoff’ gets off to a lackluster start, risks lapsing into irrelevance as credibility eroded
It might be interesting to find out how many Americans realize ESPN’s ad hoc, would-be “college football playoff” (CFP) is not actually official and cannot actually award an NCAA national championship. Like the AP and Coaches Polls that have long awarded mythical national titles, or like its BCS predecessor, even the expanded version of the ESPN mini-tournament relies on the
» Read moreEven if 3-loss Alabama won the would-be ‘CFP’ bracket, they still would not qualify for an actual National Championship; Crimson Tide season not good enough, and ‘CFP’ has no official authority to award an actual NCAA National Title
The would-be “College Football Playoff” (“CFP”) technically does not have the authority to award an NCAA national championship. To have credibility and see its results coincide with third-party rankings and assessments, it would need to include the best teams and have a bracket-winner who qualified for a national title based upon time-honored basic fundamentals. They could only hope that, by
» Read more‘Notre Dame’s’ Australian punter James Rendell exhausts eligibility after two seasons; NCAA reduces eligibility based on simple non-football college enrollment elsewhere
Jadarian Price declares for 2026 NFL Draft
Jeremiyah Love Wins 2025 Doak Walker Award Honoring College Football’s Best Running Back
‘Notre Dame’ Football’s Mark Zackery IV Added to Men’s Basketball Roster; From the gridiron to the hardwood, Zackery IV adds guard depth for the Fighting Irish
Will Philip Rivers or Riley Leonard start for Colts at QB vs. Seahawks? ‘We’ll see how the week goes’; The Colts are in wait-and-see mode as Philip Rivers and Riley Leonard begin practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
LINK: ‘Notre Dame’ Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua Press Conference 12.9.25
VIDEO: Marcus Freeman talks with NY Post about College Football Playoff, NY Giants coaching vacancy, ‘Here Come the Irish’ docuseries, and more …
Marcus Freeman talks with the New York Post’s Brandon London in-studio about the upcoming release of Season 2 of the “Here Come the Irish” docuseries; makes the case for the Fighting Irish being in the College Football Playoff; and addresses his name being connected with the New York Giants head coaching vacancy. [“Here Come the Irish” link goes to one
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman on the ‘Today Show’ talking about the ‘Here Come The Irish’ docuseries, College Football Playoff, coaching changes, words of motivation and more …
Marcus Freeman talks with the Today Show’s Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Sheinelle Jones about Season Two of the “Here Come the Irish” docuseries; what it’s like having a film crew follow the team; the College Football Playoff; collegiate coaching shakeups; words of motivation; and more … [“Here Come the Irish” link goes to one online viewing option that, for
» Read moreMarcus Freeman: Meet His Wife Joanna and 7 Kids; “It’s about helping these people figure out ways to achieve goals that maybe they couldn’t even imagine. That’s as a father; that’s as a football coach.”
VIDEO: Marcus Freeman 2026 National Signing Day Press Conference
Marcus Freeman and Mike Martin talk with reporters about the newest members of the ‘Notre Dame’ Football family on National Signing Day, and address the recruiting process …. Click here for 2OLID 6OLD Signing Day Central.
» Read more‘Notre Dame’ drops to #10 in College Football Playoff rankings, just above being eliminated; Irish would play at Texas A&M in first round, then go up against Indiana
The last nonbinding, interim College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings of the season were released Tuesday evening, to be followed next Sunday by the rankings that actually set the playoff pairings. Despite winning big on the road last Saturday, the Fighting Irish dropped to #10, as Alabama climbed to #9 after narrowly beating an Auburn team with a losing record. ‘Notre
» Read moreNCAA staff falsified last week’s College Football Playoff bracket to include a Miami (Fla.) team that did not qualify
When last week’s College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings came out, Nov. 25, 2025, NCAA staff, posting at ncaa.com, falsified their provisional College Football Playoff (CFP) bracket to include a Miami (Fla.) team that actually did not even qualify for the Playoff. Even though that bracket was tentative and unofficial, it still was held out as “based on the current committee
» Read more‘Notre Dame’ Football Earns 2025 AFCA Academic Achievement Award
That time Notre Dame played past 2 A.M. ET — and almost got beaten by a Hawaii team with a losing record, before heading to the Sugar Bowl
So how difficult can it be, for Notre Dame to play in a far-flung western time zone, when forced to play past 2 a.m. Eastern Time? Lou Holtz had Notre Dame going to major bowls on an annual basis, competing regularly for national championships and winning one consensus national title. In 1991, even before the regular season was over, they
» Read moreVIDEO: Jeremiyah Love Joins the Set on ‘Wake Up the Echoes,’ Official Show of the Fighting Irish, also featuring Marcus Freeman, Isaiah Dunn, Tony Simeone
‘Notre Dame’ Football dropped 10 touchdowns in the highest-scoring game in nearly a century, and who better to talk to than the guy scoring half the time he touches the ball? Running back Jeremiyah “J-Love” Love joins Coach Marcus Freeman and (host!) Isaiah Dunn to break down his stellar performance, including an insane 8-carry, 3-touchdown stat line. Jeremiyah shares wisdom
» Read more‘Notre Dame’ should drop Stanford over abortion; Stanford University is one of four abortion schools on ‘Notre Dame’s’ 2025 football schedule, including three from the ACC
Dropping abortion-school Stanford likely means dropping ‘Notre Dame’s’ partnership with the ACC, a conference riddled by abortion schools. The Catholic Church regards abortion as such a serious matter that procurement of abortion brings about automatic excommunication. Yet at least one-fourth of ‘Notre Dame’s’ regular season football schedule includes abortion schools — Stanford, Miami (Fla.) and Pitt from the ACC, and
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman post-game press conference after Fighting Irish beat Orange 70-7
Marcus Freeman talks with reporters after ‘Notre Dame’s’ 70-7 win over the Syracuse Orange …. Related Links: Big-Play First Quarter Leads To Historic Win Over Syracuse … #9 ‘Notre Dame’ Squashes Syracuse Orange in Largest Scoring Output Since 1932 … ‘Notre Dame’ Destroys Syracuse in Historic Blowout … ‘Notre Dame’s’ scorched-earth win over Syracuse was a direct message to the
» Read moreVIDEO: Highlights: Fighting Irish beat Orange 70-7
Highlights from ‘Notre Dame’s’ 70-7 win over the Syracuse Orange …. Related Links: Big-Play First Quarter Leads To Historic Win Over Syracuse … #9 ‘Notre Dame’ Squashes Syracuse Orange in Largest Scoring Output Since 1932 … ‘Notre Dame’ Destroys Syracuse in Historic Blowout … ‘Notre Dame’s’ scorched-earth win over Syracuse was a direct message to the College Football Playoff committee;
» Read moreVIDEO: Honoring Our Seniors | Irish Hype: Game 11 vs. Syracuse | Notre Dame Football
‘Notre Dame’ Football honors their senior class this week with words of encouragement from their friends and family. The #9 Fighting Irish take on Syracuse Saturday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 ET/ 2:30 CT/ 1:30 MT/ 12:30 PT on NBC.
» Read moreVIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’ press conference featuring Marty Biagi, Eli Raridon, Jaylen Sneed, Junior Tuihalamaka, Justin Fisher and Malachi Fields, as the Irish readied for Syracuse
Special Teams Coordinator and Assistant DB Coach Marty Biagi, TE Eli Raridon, LB Jaylen Sneed, Edge Junior Tuihalamaka, TE Justin Fisher, and WR Malachi Fields talked with reporters Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, as the Irish readied for Syracuse.
» Read moreVIDEO: Jeremiyah Love on ‘Wake Up the Echoes,’ Official Show of the Fighting Irish 11.25.25, featuring Marcus Freeman, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Isaiah Dunn, Tony Simeone
“Wake Up the Echoes,” Official Show of the Fighting Irish, featuring Marcus Freeman, linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (KVA), cornerback Isaiah Dunn and Tony Simeone
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman press conference, Syracuse week
‘Notre Dame’ should drop Pitt over abortion; University of Pittsburgh one of four abortion schools on 2025 schedule, one of three from ACC
Dropping abortion-school Pitt likely means dropping ‘Notre Dame’s’ partnership with the ACC, a conference riddled by abortion schools. The Catholic Church regards abortion as such a serious matter that procurement of abortion brings about automatic excommunication. Yet at least one-fourth of ‘Notre Dame’s’ regular season football schedule includes abortion schools — Miami (Fla.), Pitt and Stanford from the ACC and
» Read moreVIDEO: Australia Episode: Wake Up the Echoes, Official Show of the Fighting Irish 11.11.25, featuring Australian punter James Rendell, cornerback Isaiah Dunn, Marcus Freeman, Tony Simeone
“Wake Up the Echoes: The Official Show of the Fighting Irish,” featuring Australian punter James Rendell, CB Isaiah Dunn, Marcus Freeman, Tony Simeone, including life, animals and food in Australia; Marcus Freeman samples vegemite 4.11.25
» Read more‘Notre Dame’ climbs to #9 in College Football Playoff rankings; would play at Oregon in first round, then have rematch with Ohio State
The second College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday evening, with the Fighting Irish climbing to #9, their same ranking as in the most recent AP Poll and Coaches Poll. Their rise was attributable to BYU’s big loss to Texas Tech and the big Irish win over Navy. If the playoff bracket were formed today, #9 seed ‘Notre Dame’ would
» Read moreVIDEO: Extended highlights of Fighting Irish win over Navy
VIDEO: NBC Sports highlights of Fighting Irish win over Navy
NBC Sports highlights of ‘Notre Dame’s’ 49-10 win over Navy in primetime as a winter storm started unfolding.
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman post-game press conference after win over Navy
Irish quarterback CJ Carr, wide receiver Malachi Fields and cornerback DeVonta Smith talk with reporters after ‘Notre Dame’s’ 49-10 over Navy.
» Read moreVIDEO: Post-game players’ press conference after win over Navy, featuring CJ Carr, Malachi Fields, DeVonta Smith
Irish quarterback CJ Carr, wide receiver Malachi Fields and cornerback DeVonta Smith talk with reporters after ‘Notre Dame’s’ 49-10 over Navy.
» Read moreVIDEO: Highlights of Fighting Irish win over Navy
Highlights of ‘Notre Dame’s’ 49-10 win over Navy in primetime on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.
» Read moreVIDEO: Parachuting into The House That Rockne Built
The All-Veteran Group Parachute Team kicked off ‘Notre Dame’ Football’s night with a sky-high entrance before their game with Navy in primetime.
» Read moreVIDEO: Wake Up the Echoes: The Official Show of the Fighting Irish 11.4.25, featuring Marcus Freeman, Malachi Fields, Isaiah Dunn, Tony Simeone
Nov. 4, 2025, episode of “Wake Up the Echoes: The Official Show of the Fighting Irish,” featuring Marcus Freeman, Malachi Fields, and Isaiah Dunn, hosted by ‘Notre Dame’ Radio’s Tony Simeone.
» Read more‘Notre Dame’ debuts at #10 in first CFP rankings; would play BYU in first round, then Indiana
The first College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday evening, with the Fighting Irish sitting at #10, their same ranking as in the most recent AP Poll and Coaches Poll. If the playoff bracket were formed today, #10 seed ‘Notre Dame’ would be playing #7-seed BYU in the first round, with the winner playing #2 seed-Indiana next. If the Irish
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman Monday press conference as Irish ready for Navy 11.3.25
Marcus Freeman talks with reporters Monday, looking back at the Irish road win at Boston College, and looking ahead to Saturday’s primetime matchup with Navy in The House That Rockne Built.
» Read moreVIDEO: ESPN extended highlights from ‘Notre Dame’ road win over Boston College
Scores and some other key plays from ‘Notre Dame’s’ 25-10 road win in Chestnut Hill, including Jeremiyah Love’s 3- and 94-yard touchdown runs and CJ Carr’s 40- and 44-yard touchdown passes to Malachi Fields and Will Pauling. (SCW – Nov. 2, 2025)
» Read moreFighting Irish crack top-10 after road win over Boston College and continued attrition among ranked teams; final AP and Coaches Poll before CFP rankings
After ‘Notre Dame’s’ solid 25-10 road win over Boston College in Chestnut Hill Saturday, the Fighting Irish finally returned to the top-10 in the AP and Coaches Poll, amidst renewed reshufflings occasioned by multiple ranked teams picking up losses. Georgia Tech, Miami (Fla.) and Vanderbilt had been ranked ahead of the Irish but lost in upsets and dropped below them.
» Read moreVIDEO: Irish post-game press conference after victory over Boston College, with Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
Head coach Marcus Freeman, quarterback CJ Carr and linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa talk with reporters after the Fighting Irish 25-10 road victory over Boston College in Chestnut Hill on All Saints Day 2025. (SCW – Nov. 1, 2025)
» Read moreVIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: ‘Notre Dame’ beats Boston College 25-10 in Chestnut Hill
Scores and some other key plays from the Fighting Irish 25-10 road win at Boston College, including Jeremiyah Love’s 3- and 94-yard touchdown runs and CJ Carr’s 40- and 44-yard touchdown passes to Malachi Fields and Will Pauling. (SCW – Nov. 1, 2025)
» Read moreVIDEO HIGHLIGHT: CJ Carr 44-yard touchdown pass to Will Pauling, temporarily putting the Irish ahead 12-0
With 1:53 left in the first half, ‘Notre Dame’ had a 1st and 10 at the Boston College 44. Quarterback CJ took the snap out of the shotgun and dropped back to around his own 46. Meanwhile, wide receiver Will Pauling streaked down the right hash about 12 yards before a quick, smooth move where he stepped one foot to
» Read moreVIDEO HIGHLIGHT: CJ Carr 40-yard touchdown pass to Malachi Fields, Irish go up on Boston College 6-0
Eight seconds into the second quarter, on 4th down and 6 at the Boston College 40, ‘Notre Dame’ quarterback CJ Carr opened the scoring throwing, under pressure, a 40-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Malachi Fields. After the Irish extra-point attempt hit the upright and bounced wrong, the score remained 6-0. The touchdown capped off an 85-yard drive that took
» Read more[PDF 96pp] ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Boston College 2025 – media game notes
VIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’s’ Marcus Freeman: Monday press conference before Boston College
Marcus Freeman talked with reporters at his regular Monday press conference as the Fighting Irish readied for Boston College.
» Read moreVIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: ‘Notre Dame’ pulls away from North Carolina State in second half to win by four touchdowns
After leading 10-7 at halftime, the Irish outscored the Wolfpack 26-0 in the second half to win 36-7. They outgained NC State 485 yards to 283 on the day, limiting the Wolfpack to 51 yards rushing. Sophomore QB CJ Carr threw for 342 yards on 19/31 passing (62%) with 2 TDs and 1 INT.
» Read moreCollege Football Rankings: ‘Notre Dame’ climbs into top-13 in AP Poll after solid win over North Carolina State
After pulling away in the second half to beat a good, yet unranked, NC State team 36-7, ‘Notre Dame’ climbed three spots in the latest AP Poll to now sit at #13. With the regular season nearly half-done, the Irish (4-2) are one of only two 2-loss teams in the top-25, and are ranked ahead of multiple undefeated and 1-loss
» Read more#16 ‘Notre Dame’ Fighting Irish vs. NC State Wolfpack restricted to Peacock streaming service; Peacock free trial period, then $16.99 per month within Amazon Prime Video; also includes NBC, at least some on-demand replays
[Click here for info about Peacock online streaming service as a special subscription within Amazon Prime Video] The #16 Fighting Irish and the Wolfpack kick off shortly after 3:30 p.m. ET, 2:30 CT, 1:30 MT, 12:30 PT, in The House That Rockne Built, on the (Comcast-owned, NBC-related) Peacock online streaming service, and on ‘Notre Dame’ Football Radio, SiriusXM 129, online
» Read moreDEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Offense vs. NC State
According to the latest injury report, starting Wide Receiver Jaden Greathouse is definitively out for the second straight week, apparently with the same thigh injury, even though he was still listed as a presumptive starter in the official depth chart that came out earlier in the week. The alternate starter for his position, with an “or” next to his name,
» Read moreDEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Defense vs. NC State
According to the latest injury report, on defense Nickel Back Davonta Smith is out for the NC State Game with a right calf injury. As a result, Smith is no longer listed on the official depth chart, with Dallas Golden listed as Nickel Back starter. Karson Hobbs is listed as a back-up Nickel Back, while also continuing to being listed
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman Monday press conference, N.C. State week
Marcus Freeman spoke with reporters at his regular Monday press conference as the Irish looked ahead to North Carolina State.
» Read moreVIDEO: Condensed Game/Extended Highlights of ‘Notre Dame’ 28-7 win over Boise State
Extended highlights of ‘Notre Dame’s’ 28-7 win over Boise State. The Fighting Irish averaged 7.2 yards per play on offense, outgaining Boise State 389 yards to 315, despite running only 54 plays compared with 71 by the Broncos.
» Read moreVIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’ players’ post-game press conference after win over Boise State, featuring CJ Carr, Leonard Moore, Jadarian Price, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
Fighting Irish Football student-athletes QB CJ Carr, CB Leonard Moore, RB Jadarian Price, and LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa speak with reporters after their 28-7 victory over Boise State in the annual “Irish Wear Green” game on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
» Read moreVIDEO: Highlights of Irish win over Boise State
Highlights of ‘Notre Dame’s’ 28-7 win over Boise State. The Fighting Irish averaged 7.2 yards per play on offense, outgaining Boise State 389 yards to 315, despite running only 54 plays compared with 71 by the Broncos.
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman post-game press conference after win over Boise State
College Football Rankings: ‘Notre Dame’ climbs into top-20 after solid Irish win over Boise State and upset losses by five then-top-20 teams, including two then-top-10 teams losing to unranked opponents with losing records
After ‘Notre Dame’s’ solid 28-7 win over Boise State at home on “Irish Wear Green” day, the Irish climbed five spots and jumped well into the top-20 at #16 in the AP and the Coaches Poll. Five top-20 teams lost over the weekend, three of them to unranked opponents. That included two then-top-10 teams, Penn State and Texas, losing to
» Read moreDEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Offense vs. Boise State
While the official Irish depth chart released earlier in the week remains unchanged, reports raise the prospect that starting Wide Receiver Jaden Greathouse it out with a thigh injury. The alternate starter for his position, with an “or” next to his name, is senior transfer Will Pauling, who reputedly has 4.4 speed. Average size interior offensive line: 6-6, 312 (average
» Read moreDEPTH 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 moreCollege Football Rankings: Big ‘Notre Dame’ win over SEC’s Arkansas barely nudges the Fighting Irish in the polls
After blowing out the SEC’s Arkansas Razorbacks 56-13 on Saturday, the Fighting Irish jumped only one spot to #21 in the AP and merely held steady at #21 in the Coaches Poll. Nevertheless, the Irish are the only 2-2 team ranked at all, and the only ranked team that does not have winning record, sitting at .500. Indeed, they are
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman press conference, Boise State week
Marcus Freeman talks with reporters Monday, looking back on ‘Notre Dame’s’ 56-13 win over Arkansas in Fayetteville, and looking ahead as the Irish prepare to host Boise State at home for an “Irish Wear Green” game next Saturday.
» Read moreVIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’ post-game press conference after Irish win at Arkansas, featuring Marcus Freeman, Adon Shuler, CJ Carr
Marcus Freeman, Adon Shuler and CJ Carr talk with reporters after the 56-13 Irish win over the Razorbacks in Fayetteville.
» Read moreVIDEO: Highlights of ‘Notre Dame’s’ 56-13 win at Arkansas
‘Notre Dame’ Injury Update: Everybody available, except CB Leonard Moore game-time decision
‘Notre Dame’ Football media has indicated that all players are available for the Irish in their game at Arkansas, with the exception of preseason All-American Leonard Moore being a game-time decision with his recovery from an ankle injury. That could mean they might be stronger on field goals with starter Noah Burnette back. And if DeVonta Smith can play, that
» Read more‘Diamond-in-the rough’ ‘Notre Dame’ has late-morning game time at Arkansas; Marcus Freeman looking like the right man for the head coaching job
#22 ‘Notre Dame’ Fighting Irish (1-2) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (2-2) Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, AR Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, 11 a.m. CT ABC, Sirius XM 129, ‘Notre Dame’ Football Radio [PDF 86pp] ‘Notre Dame’ game notes The Fighting Irish road game with Arkansas at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville is scheduled for 11 a.m. local
» Read moreVIDEO: The Best Running Back Duo in the Nation – Irish Spotlight
Fighting Irish Media highlights the dazzling, hard-running play of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price.
» Read moreVIDEO: Full Game: #24 ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue 2025
Ara Parseghian: “You know what it takes to win …”
In “Resurrection: The Miracle Season That Saved Notre Dame” by Jim Dent, we are taken back to Hall of Fame Coach Ara Parseghian‘s first team meeting as Notre Dame head football coach, in a Golden Dome auditorium: “… You know what it takes to win. Just look at my fist. When I make a fist, it’s strong and you can’t
» Read moreVIDEO: “Wake Up The Echoes” with Marcus Freeman, linebacker Drayk Bowen, cornerback Isaiah Dunn, hosted by Tony Simeone 9.23.25 – Official Show of the Fighting Irish
“Wake Up the Echoes: The Official Show of the Fighting Irish” welcomes Marcus Freeman; starting “Mike” (middle) linebacker, and team captain, Drayk Bowen; and cornerback Isaiah Dunn; hosted by ‘Notre Dame’ Football Radio announcer Tony Simeone. They talk about what it takes to be a Fighting Irish captain, including the slow grind of daily discipline over instant gratification, and how
» Read moreDEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Defense vs. Arkansas
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
» Read moreDEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Offense vs. Arkansas
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)]
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman weekly press conference as Irish ready for road trip to Arkansas 9.22.25
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
» Read moreCollege Football Rankings: Big Irish win barely nudges them in the polls
After throttling Purdue 56-30 on Saturday, the Fighting Irish merely hold steady at #21 in the Coaches Poll and jump only two spots to #22 in the AP. Nevertheless, the Irish (1-2) are the only team with a losing record ranked at all. Indeed, they are ranked ahead of multiple 4-0 or 3-0 undefeated teams, as well as a team
» Read moreVIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue extended highlights
Watch the extended game highlights as the Fighting Irish route the Boilermakers 56-30 in The House That Rockne Built on September 20, 2025.
» Read moreVIDEO: Highlights from ‘Notre Dame’s’ 56-30 victory over Purdue
Highlights from Notre Dame’s 56-30 victory over Purdue in The House That Rockne Built, Sept. 20, 2025.
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman postgame press conference after ‘Notre Dame’s’ 56-30 victory over Purdue
‘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.
» Read moreStorm delays might linger for a few hours for Irish and Purdue; primetime beckons for second half
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
» Read more‘Notre Dame’ injuries: Two Irish defensive backs are “game-time decisions;” preseason All-American cornerback Leonard Moore reportedly not in pads, not warming up; Moore and nickel back DeVonta Smith have ankle injuries
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
» Read moreIrish might have to score early, score often against Purdue with possible storms rolling in
‘Notre Dame’ may be heavy favorites against Purdue, yet, aside from sitting at 0-2, the Irish might literally have storms on the horizon when they take on the Boilermakers. The latest forecast warns of a better-than-even chance of thunderstorms rolling in during the second half. The Irish already have a need for faster starts and sustained momentum, and the prospect
» Read moreVIDEO: After-practice press conference by ‘Notre Dame’ players and QB Coach/Pass Game Coordinator Gino Guidugli, as Irish readied for Purdue; featuring Eli Raridon, Malachi Fields, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Adon Shuler
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.
» Read moreThunderstorms possible for ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue; weather forecasts iffy for Saturday afternoon and early evening in Notre Dame, IN
The Fighting Irish might just have to wait a bit longer to make another attempt at their first win of the season, if the elements do not cooperate. They are set to host Purdue in The House That Rockne Built on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET. The actual kickoff presumably comes some minutes later, with the game likely running past
» Read moreVIDEO: “Wake Up The Echoes” with Marcus Freeman and starting LG Billy Schrauth – Purdue Week 9.16.25 – Official Show of the Fighting Irish
“Wake Up the Echoes: The Official Show of the Fighting Irish” continues Season 3 with Marcus Freeman and starting left guard Billy Schrauth. As the Irish ready for Purdue, Billy also takes us from his competitive big-family roots in small-town Wisconsin to his love of golf – before revealing how a stage combat class turned him into Gotham’s most convincing
» Read moreDEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Offense vs. 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
» Read moreDEPTH 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 moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman weekly press conference as ‘Notre Dame’ readies for Purdue 9.15.25
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.
» Read more‘Notre Dame’ remains ranked in AP and Coaches Poll even after “loss” to Texas A&M, clouded by SEC officials’ UFO-like non-call on final Aggies “score”; Irish only “winless” team still ranked
‘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
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman post-game press conference after ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M 9.13.25
Marcus Freeman talks with reporters after the Fighting Irish primetime matchup with Texas A&M.
» Read moreVIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’ players’ post-game press conference after taking on Texas A&M 9.13.25
‘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.
» Read more[PDF] ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M post-game notes
[PDF – 21 pages] ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M final stats/box score
VIDEO: Wake Up The Echoes S3 Ep1 with Marcus Freeman, Will Pauling – Texas A&M Week 9.9.25 – Official Show of the Fighting Irish
Wake Up the Echoes: The Official Show of the Fighting Irish, kicks off Season 3 with Marcus Freeman and the newest member of the 2025 Notre Dame Football Captains, Will Pauling. Learn about Will’s life growing up in Chicago, the hard work ethic instilled in him by his father, and the time he found himself in over his head in
» Read moreVIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’ Post-Practice Press Conference With Players and DB Coach Mickens – Texas A&M Week 9.8.25
Pat and Jana Eilers Defensive Backs Coach/Defensive Pass Game Coordinator Mike Mickens talked with reporters Tuesday, joined by student athletes Boubacar Traore, Jadarian Price, Jaden Greathouse, and Leonard Moore, as the #8 Fighting Irish readied for #16/17 Texas A&M.
» Read moreDEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Defense vs. Texas A&M
[for original official PDF click here] [Jersey Number, Name, Height, Weight, [Eligibility-]Year, unofficial 40 times (from third-party sources; 40 times not necessarily current)] [Note: Although 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; same players listed as DE on the roster] – CB
» Read moreDEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Offense vs. Texas A&M
[for original PDF click here] [Jersey Number, Name, Height, Weight, [Eligibility-]Year, unofficial 40 times (from third-party sources; 40 times not necessarily current)] Average size interior offensive line: 6-6, 312 (average size OL starters 6-6, 314) – QB – 13 CJ Carr 6-3 210 Fr. – 4.94 8 Kenny Minchey 6-2 208 So. – 4.78 10 Tyler Buchner 6-1 206
» Read moreIrish face urgency, and a pivotal matchup, but does ‘Notre Dame’ really have a “must-win” game with Texas A&M? Only if the Irish become good enough for the playoff
It may be true, at least at the moment, that #16/17 Texas A&M is the only remaining top-25 Irish opponent. Yet it seems a bit silly to couch “must-win” game status within the notion that an 0-1 ‘Notre Dame’ is somehow a playoff contender. Nevertheless, there still should be a sense of urgency to “right the ship” addressing weaknesses and
» Read moreVIDEO: Marcus Freeman Weekly Press Conference – Texas A&M Week 9.8.25
Marcus Freeman speaks with the media as the #8 Fighting Irish prepare to take on the #16/17 Texas A&M Aggies this coming Saturday in prime-time on NBC.
» Read moreWinless ‘Notre Dame’ rises in AP and Coaches Poll during bye week; Irish now only winless team in Top-25; Reminiscent of unranked Irish jumping into top-20 after losing Lou Holtz’s first game
Another week into the season, ‘Notre Dame’ is now the only winless team in the top-25.The Irish rise to #8 in both the AP and Coaches Poll, still sitting at 0-1 after an early bye week. One recalls how, in Lou Holtz’s first game at ‘Notre Dame,’ the Irish became the first, possibly only, team to open the season unranked,
» Read moreMarcus Freeman almost always loses the week after a long-distance night game, including against Northern Illinois; This year’s early bye week is a stroke of luck for the Irish
During his brief head coaching tenure, Marcus Freeman has gone 2-4 the week after a long-distance night game, 1-3 against unranked opponents. More than a third of Freeman’s total career losses as a head coach have come the week after a long-distance night game, 4 losses out of 11. Curiously enough, the only opponent he has beaten the week after
» Read more‘Notre Dame’ Defense – Depth Chart – Week 1
[Jersey Number, Name, Height, Weight, [Eligibility-]Year, unofficial 40 times (from third-party sources; 40 times not necessarily current)] – CB – 15 Leonard Moore 6-2 195 So. – 4.5 14 Dallas Golden 6-0 187 Fr. 18 Chance Tucker 6-0 183 Sr – BOUND – 8 Adon Shuler 6-0 205 So. – 4.54 28 Luke Talich 6-4 210 Jr. – 4.5 22
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