IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame has studied the option and found a system” – Annapolis Capital Gazette

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… When Bob Elliott was hired as a special assistant to the head coach at Notre Dame, one of his first tasks was to conduct an in-depth study on option football. Notre Dame plays Navy every year and also had Georgia Tech and Army on the 2015 and 2016 schedules. Elliott, who had previously coached the safeties and linebackers for the Fighting Irish, took a close look at opponents that did a decent job of defending the option. He visited those schools, talked to defensive coordinators and compiled a list of strategies that had worked against the unique attack. …

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IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference Previewing Notre Dame vs. Navy

Brian Kelly met with reporters on Tuesday, to preview Notre Dame’s upcoming game against Navy in Jacksonville.

IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Game Preview: Notre Dame vs. Navy” – Blue and Gold Illustrated

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So how is Navy this good? … More depth means injuries are less devastating. … particularly … when a team loses a quarterback …. Luckily for Navy, Will Worth was ready to step in. In his limited work, the senior has won four games and amassed 1,187 total yards and 15 touchdowns. … more of a power rusher, while Reynolds and Smith were more slashers. Navy has tailored the offense to Worth strengths, and it has paid off. Even running behind a brand new offensive line that didn’t return a single starter from last year’s team, the Midshipmen are winning games. … Navy platoons many of its starters and backups, rotating in several slot backs, fullbacks and offensive linemen. The physical, run-heavy scheme necessitates that. … head coach Ken Niumatalolo … is currently having one of the most successful streaks in Navy history.

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IRISH NEWSLINK und: “Irish, Mids Meet For 90th Straight Season; #NotreDame and Navy square off at 11:30 a.m. ET Saturday in Jacksonville”

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Irish, Mids Meet For 90th Straight Season – Notre Dame vs. Navy – 11:30 a.m. ET Saturday in Jacksonville, Fla. — Tickets are still available through the Jacksonville Sports Council — CBS national television broadcast — IMG Notre Dame Football radio network and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (channel 129)

IRISH VIDEO: Inside Notre Dame Football: Miami recap and Navy preview

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“Inside Notre Dame Football” recaps Notre Dame vs. Miami, previews Notre Dame vs. Navy and covers some of the latest news from Notre Dame football, featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and Notre Dame players.

IRISH VIDEO: “ICON – Closing Out a Football Game (Ep. 8)”

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IRISH VIDEO: “ICON – Closing Out a Football Game (Ep. 8),” covering #NotreDame’s victory over Miami (Fla.)

IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame blows 20-0 lead, then scores 10 straight to beat Miami” – NBC

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Nothing has gone according to plan for Notre Dame (3-5) this season, but they managed to find themselves celebrating a win despite blowing a 20-0 lead at home …. Notre Dame saw a 20-0 lead turn into a 27-20 deficit against Miami (4-4, 1-3 ACC) in the fourth quarter, but … responded with a 10-point run to come away with a much-needed win in Notre Dame Stadium. The game was clinched with a sack of Miami quarterback Brad Kaaya. * * * … The Irish now keep their slim bowl hopes alive with the win, but still face an uphill [battle]. … Next week Notre Dame plays Navy in Jacksonville, followed by Army in San Antonio. The Irish then close out the season at home against Virginia Tech and on the road at USC. Nothing is impossible ….

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IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame nips Miami after blowing huge lead” – Lindy’s

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Notre Dame blew a 20-point lead but recovered to beat Miami 30-27 on kicker Justin Yoon’s third field goal of the game, a 23-yarder with 31 seconds left  … DeShone Kizer passed for 263 yards and two touchdowns as the Fighting Irish (3-5) overcame two muffed punts, a successful onside kick by Miami and a partially blocked punt to win for just the second time in their last six games, snapping a home losing streak at three games … [Miami] Quarterback Brad Kaaya passed for 288 yards, all over the last three quarters, as the Hurricanes (4-4) lost their fourth in a row. Notre Dame clinched the win when linebacker [Nyles] Morgan got to Kaaya for its fifth sack of the afternoon on the final play.

Notre Dame scored 17 points in the first quarter before Miami got a first down.  When Yoon kicked his second of three field goals in the second quarter, Notre Dame had a 20-point lead before surrendering 27 unanswered points before a late 10-point rally by the Irish to bring home the win.

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IRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Notre Dame-Miami: Numbers, Turning Point & More”

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“By The Numbers … 1-9 Record by Miami in Notre Dame Stadium, with the first visit by the Hurricanes coming back in 1972. Their lone victory occurred in 1984 (31-13), the season after winning their first of five national titles from 1983-2001. … 4 Straight victories by the Fighting Irish against Miami, dating back to 1990, and thereby extending their advantage in the series to 18-7-1. ….”

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