Category: Irish Game Day
‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue: Why the Irish Will Finally Get Their First Win
Reasons For ‘Notre Dame’ Optimism After Loss to Texas A&M; Irish will not let 0-2 turn into lost season; still a long way to go
‘Notre Dame’ seeks first win vs Purdue
‘Notre Dame’s’ Jeremiyah Love Points ‘Finger at Myself’ Following Loss to Texas A&M; exceeded Game 1 rushing total in first half with 10 carries for 42 yards, finished with 27 touches for 147 yards and a touchdown on the ground and through the air
‘Notre Dame’ Football Will Need a Miracle To Go 10-2; Thanks to early schedule, things aren’t looking too bright after a tough start
Five keys for Purdue football against ‘Notre Dame’
VIDEO: “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 more[PDF – 84 pages] ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue Game Notes 2025
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 more‘Notre Dame’s’ Marcus Freeman searching for answers after winless start
AP Top 25 voter explains his top-10 ranking of winless ‘Notre Dame’ in Week 4 poll; “If a couple of plays had gone their way, they’d probably be the No. 1 team in the nation”
‘Notre Dame’ Dealing With Key Injuries Before Purdue Game; best Irish defender listed as questionable for Saturday
‘Notre Dame’s’ Marcus Freeman eyeing larger role with struggling Irish defense
‘Notre Dame’ football injury report: Two starters and key player listed as questionable vs. Purdue
Barry Odom, Purdue brace for test at tradition-rich ‘Notre Dame;’ Barry Odom has never set foot on the ‘Notre Dame’ campus
What’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
‘Notre Dame’ football coach Marcus Freeman emphasizes execution after 0-2 start to season
Kirk Herbstreit Impressed With College Football Powerhouse ‘Notre Dame’ Despite 0-2 Start
VIDEO: 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 moreFormer NFL Ref Blasts SEC Officials After Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M Finish
Here’s the snap count distribution for ‘Notre Dame’ Football vs. Texas A&M
Did ‘Notre Dame’ QB CJ Carr accidentally tip many of the Fighting Irish’s run and pass plays in loss to Texas A&M? Carr’s feet appeared to be giving subtle hints about Irish play calls on 58 of 64 plays
‘Notre Dame football star running back Jeremiyah Love on redshirt freshman CJ Carr; sees ‘a lot of greatness’ in rookie starting quarterback
‘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 moreShots Fired Near ‘Notre Dame’ Campus During Football Game
VIDEO: ‘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 more#16 Texas A&M vs #8 Notre Dame: Storylines, time, streaming info
#8 ‘Notre Dame’ takes off reins on CJ Carr and will turn him loose against #16 Texas A&M
Is it time to panic for #8 ‘Notre Dame’?
College Football Week 3: Panic levels for Florida, Clemson, ‘Notre Dame’ and more
Former ESPN analyst predicts curveball in ‘Notre Dame’-Texas A&M game
‘Notre Dame’ Concerns Going into the Texas A&M Game
‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M Preview: #8 Fighting Irish seek CFP resume boost against #16 Aggies; nationally-ranked rematch of 23-13 Irish win at Texas A&M last season,; different quarterbacks, loads of new skill players
Fans excited for ‘Notre Dame’s’ first home football game
[PDF-82 pages] ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M Game Notes
Preview: #16 Texas A&M @ #8 Notre Dame; Irish will try to avoid two losses out of the gate for the second time in four years under Marcus Freeman
National media makes predictions for #16 Texas A&M at #8 ‘Notre Dame’
#8 ‘Notre Dame’ vs. #16 Texas A&M prediction: expert picks, team overviews, key players, stats
‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M: Kirk Herbstreit says Marcus Freeman doesn’t need a must-win
Irish Illustrated Staff Picks: #16 Texas A&M at #8 Notre Dame’; predictions for Saturday night’s home-opener for the Irish vs. the Aggies
‘Notre Dame’ DE Boubacar Traore Aims to Disrupt Texas A&M Offensive Line; After tearing ACL last season, ready to build momentum against Texas A&M
WR Jaden Greathouse Confident ‘Notre Dame’ Will Bounce Back vs. Texas A&M; believes sense of urgency, improved focus on detail will show in Saturday’s matchup
‘Notre Dame’ vs Texas A&M: Expert Predictions for Saturday Showdown; ‘Notre Dame’ faces a must-win in just its second game of the season
‘Notre Dame’ vs Texas A&M: Reasons For the Fighting Irish to Be Confident; Irish look to improve and take down the Aggies. Here are a few reasons why they should be confident going into the showdown.
Why Texas A&M CB Will Lee III is Confident Against ‘Notre Dame’
‘Notre Dame’ defense knows they have to tackle better this week vs. Texas A&M
‘Notre Dame’ Players from Texas Embrace Matchup with Aggies; ‘Notre Dame’s’ Texas natives, Leonard Moore, Jadarian Price, Jaden Greathouse, look to add another win against Texas A&M
Joel Klatt’s bold call on CJ Carr and ‘Notre Dame’ vs Texas A&M clash
Mike Elko’s eye-opening take as ‘Notre Dame’s’ CJ Carr faces Aggies
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach Marcus Freeman sent dire warning on consequences of a Texas A&M loss
Irish 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 moreWhat’s at Stake for ‘Notre Dame’ in the Showdown vs. Texas A&M?
How Texas A&M’s Most Valuable Players From Week 2 Can Have An Impact vs. ‘Notre Dame’
‘Notre Dame’ Football: 6 Thoughts on a Thursday
‘Notre Dame’ WR Jaden Greathouse Sends Fighting Words to Texas A&M Secondary; isn’t standing down from the challenge of the Texas A&M defensive backfield
Marcus Freeman Notebook – 9.11: Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before Saturday’s game against Texas A&M
Familiar Foe Mike Elko Returns to ‘NotreDame’ Stadium: ‘It’ll Be Exciting to go Back;’ Irish face their former defensive coordinator Elko for third year in a row, yet first time Texas A&M head coach returning to The House That Rockne Built
Everything Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said in final news conference before Texas A&M game
[PAY WALL] Notebook: WR Scrap Richardson’s QB past helps Notre Dame prep for Texas A&M showdown
Mike Mickens, ‘Notre Dame’ Secondary Not Wavering in Face of Adversity
These 3 ‘Notre Dame’ Players Could Have Impact vs. Texas A&M Aggies
Jadarian Price Brings Urgency Into Notre Dame’s Clash with Texas A&M; ‘Notre Dame’ will need more from its run game; Jadarian Price determined to deliver against Texas A&M
Former ‘Notre Dame’ head coach Charlie Weis joins TexAgs Live to discuss Texas A&M’s trip to ‘Notre Dame,’ journey of his coaching career, what the Aggies can expect from the Irish and much more
CJ Carr’s Growth, Run Game Improvement Key for Notre Dame Offense; Notre Dame’s offense must improve its run game and maximize Jeremiyah Love’s impact as CJ Carr continues to grow heading into Texas A&M
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman breaks down Texas A&M offense, QB Marcel Reed; faces Texas A&M for second straight season, this time with Marcel Reed at quarterback
Will ‘Notre Dame’s’ Winning Ways Off the Bye Under Marcus Freeman Continue Against Texas A&M? has never lost a regular-season game off the bye as head coach, but will that continue Saturday
No. 16 Texas A&M Football Preps for Showdown at No. 8 Notre Dame
Everything ‘Notre Dame’ Head Coach Marcus Freeman Said on Monday Before No. 16 Texas A&M
Everything Mike Elko said on Utah State win, looking ahead to ‘Notre Dame’
Scouting Report | Texas A&M: Texas A&M has as much raw talent and returning talent as any ‘Notre Dame’ opponent this season, but Aggies still have a lot to prove in Mike Elko’s second season
Previewing Texas A&M Aggies vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish; Texas A&M Aggies return trip, they look to keep rolling against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
35th season of ‘Notre Dame’ football on NBC kicks off Saturday
‘Notre Dame’ Opponent Preview: Texas A&M Aggies
‘Notre Dame’ Focused on Improvement During Bye Week; A Week 2 bye week allowed Marcus Freeman and the Irish to evaluate what they need to improve on as another top-25 team rolls into South Bend
Does a win over the SEC mean more? ‘Notre Dame’ football coach Marcus Freeman would know
Texas A&M Coach’s Press Conference: Elko & Co. hit the road to face #8 Notre Dame; 2-0 on the year, #16 Texas A&M leaves friendly confines of Kyle Field to face #8 ‘Notre Dame’ on the road Saturday night
‘Nope’ – Texas A&M HC Mike Elko decisively shuts down question regarding a decision he didnt make during last season’s Notre Dame game
VIDEO: 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 moreTexas A&M opens as underdog for Week 3 game at Notre Dame
Before showdown with ‘Notre Dame,’ No. 19 Texas A&M shows encouraging progress in multiple areas in win doubling up Utah State 44-22
What Comes Next For CJ Carr In His Second Start For ‘Notre Dame’? The Irish must support CJ Carr better moving forward against Texas A&M.
‘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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