IRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Post-Game Press Conference After Notre Dame’s 30-27 Victory Over Miami (Fla.)
Brian Kelly spoke with reporters following Notre Dame’s 30-27 comeback win over Miami (Fla.) on Saturday.
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IRISH NEWSLINK Sun-Sentinel: “Hurricanes comeback attempt falls short at Notre Dame”
“They’re historic rivals that have struggled in recent years. … Saturday, though, the Hurricanes and Irish showed that whenever they meet, emotions will run high and there will, more than often, be more than a little drama. This time, the drama in the Irish’s 30-27 victory included a 20-point comeback effort, a stunning special teams touchdown, a kicker who connected
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “They made it interesting, but Irish survive vs. Miami” – USA Today
What happened Saturday night would’ve been unbelievable if this wasn’t Notre Dame football in 2016. Notre Dame 30, Miami 27 fit the theme almost perfectly. A chaotic afternoon saw the Fighting Irish dominate its way to an early 20-point lead only to allow 27 straight points. The difference Saturday was the way Notre Dame finally finished, something that’s eluded them
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Irish Beat Hurricanes, 30-27”
… Notre Dame sophomore receiver C.J. Sanders fumbled a Miami punt with 6:49 left, and the Hurricanes recovered for a touchdown. Notre Dame then responded with a quick 75-yard drive, capped by a 41-yard TD run by Adams. ….
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Irish247: “Three takeaways: Irish sneak past Miami in thriller”
Irish blow another big lead …. Defensive front controls line of scrimmage …. Special teams miscues sting Irish …..
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK South Bend Tribune ND Insider: “Justin Yoon lifts #NotreDame past Miami in final minute”
“Justin Yoon connected on a 24-yard field goal with 30 seconds left in the game to end the #NotreDame football team’s (3-5) … frustration on the final drive. Yoon’s kick gave the Irish a 30-27 victory over Miami (4-4), which suffered its fourth straight loss. Before the game-winning boot, the Irish came close to a grave mistake. …”
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: “Highlights of NotreDame 30-27 Victory Over Miami (Fla.)”
Video highlights from Notre Dame’s 30-27 last-minute, come-from-behind victory over Miami (Fla.) on Saturday.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK und.com: “Irish Find A Way To Victory; Ten late fourth quarter points push Notre Dame to a 30-27 win over Miami (Fla.)”
The University of Notre Dame football team (3-5) responded to adversity in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to earn a 30-27 come-from-behind victory over Miami (4-4) in front of 80,795 spectators at Notre Dame Stadium. Justin Yoon’s 23-yard field goal with 30 seconds remaining proved to be the game winner, following Josh Adams 41-yard rushing touchdown at 5:53
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Miami Herald: “Miami scores 27 unanswered points, but it wasn’t enough to beat #NotreDame”
“Quarterback Bad Kaaya and his Miami Hurricanes found their offense in the second half Saturday against #NotreDame. But the Fighting Irish had one last answer. …”
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK ESPN: “Live Box Score/Stats – Notre Dame vs. Miami (Fla.)”
[PDF] IRISH NEWSLINK und.com: #NotreDame vs. Miami extended game notes
#NotreDame leads the all-time series with Miami, 17-7-1, including an 8-1-0 mark at Notre Dame Stadium
» Read more#IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Irish Return From Bye Week, Play Host to Miami; #NotreDame & Miami meet Saturday at 3:40 p.m. on NBC” – und.com
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Miami Hurricanes this Saturday in The House That Rockne Built. 3:40 p.m. ET; Saturday, Oct. 22; Notre Dame Stadium (80,795); Notre Dame Ind. … NBC national telecast … IMG College Sports … Irish football radio broadcasts … broadcast to 117 affiliates … SiriusXM Satellite Radio (channel 129). … preceded by a one
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Miami Herald:”Hatred for #NotreDame was just part of the ‘U’ brand”
“Catholics vs. Convicts: It was only a game, except it was so much more. The antagonism transcended #football. The two universities were symbols of a schism in society. … The contrast, the stage, the personalities and the compelling plots of the games made Hurricanes vs. Fighting Irish one of the greatest rivalries in sports for an intense six-year stretch ….”
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Too many yards missing from #NotreDame offense” – South Bend Tribune ND Insider
Fifty-eight fewer yards a game is a big production deficit for the #NotreDame #football team’s rushing attack. … Last season, with an offensive line buoyed by future NFL players Ronnie Stanley … and Nick Martin …. along with Steve Elmer … Mike McGlinchey … and Quenton Nelson … the Irish averaged 208 yards on the ground. … This year …
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Chicago Tribune: “Five things #NotreDame must do in second half to qualify for bowl game”
#NotreDame began the season with College #Football Playoff aspirations. Now the Irish just hope to qualify for any bowl game. Arguably the most disappointing team in the country, Notre Dame (2-5) needs to win four of its final five games to become bowl eligible.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Miami Herald: “Here’s why UM-Notre Dame isn’t in prime time; UM football nuggets”
Some of what we’re hearing inside the UM football program: There’s not great optimism about this offensive line improving dramatically because they’re not athletic enough against athletic defensive fronts that can run around them and not strong maulers against big teams that can wear them down… Even beyond the porous protection, receivers aren’t getting open enough and the skill position
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Notre Dame Football Press Conference – Miami Week, Tuesday 10.25.16
Brian Kelly met with reporters for his Tuesday press conference, previewing Notre Dame’s upcoming game against Miami (Fla.) [click here for transcript]
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: University of #NotreDame #Football Media Conference – #BrianKelly Tuesday Press Conference – Notre Dame vs. Miami Preview 10.25.16
COACH KELLY: Obviously playing a very talented team in Miami. Outstanding athleticism. Mark Richt, I think we all know the respect for Mark and what he’s accomplished in his career. … another challenge that we’re going to have to face in terms of an offense that has some very productive players. Kaaya leads Miami in a lot of categories. But
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK ESPN: Notre Dame vs. Stanford live box score/stats
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey ruled out vs. Notre Dame” – Sports Illustrated
Running back Christian McCaffrey will not play on Saturday night against Notre Dame, coach David Shaw confirmed … Last year’s Heisman Trophy runner-up did not play most of the second half of last Saturday’s 42-16 loss to Washington State. … After rushing for 436 yards over his first three games, all victories, the junior has been limited to 84 total rushing yards
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame-Stanford 2016: Both Teams Seek Bounce-Back; Each of the last four games has been decided by seven points or less” — und.com/John Heisler
… when the Irish and Cardinal have met in each of the last five seasons, both teams have been nationally ranked — with Notre Dame three of the last four seasons ranked ninth or higher. Stanford has played in the Rose Bowl three of the last four years (winning two of those), while Notre Dame appeared in the Bowl Championship
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “#NotreDame: #BrianKelly Defends Passing 26 Times In Hurricane Conditions”
#HurricaneMatthew — which made landfall in South Carolina about 200 miles south of Raleigh — brought torrential, driving rain and winds gusting up to about 50 miles per hour to central North Carolina on Saturday. … as of 8 p.m. E.T., 4.84 inches of rain had fallen in the Raleigh area …. But in spite of those miserable, wretched conditions,
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “How much lightning occurs in tropical cyclones?” – National Weather Service/National Hurricane Center
Ironically, while lightning is one weather-related danger that can reliably bring a football game to a halt, apparently lightning is not as common in hurricanes. Yet, as seen with #NotreDame vs. North Carolina State, lightning in a hurricane is not unheard of. Playing in Raleigh, N.C., amidst the advancing fringes of Hurricane Matthew, Notre Dame and North Carolina State already
» Read moreIRISH GAMEDAY WEATHER: Notre Dame vs. North Carolina State – Weather at Raleigh, North Carolina
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» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame vs. North Carolina State – box score, live stats
[PDF] Notre Dame game notes – Notre Dame vs. North Carolina State
“… 1,196 Junior QB DeShone Kizer has thrown for 1,196 yards over the last three games, second-most in school history over any three-game stretch. 471 Junior QB DeShone Kizer threw for 471 yards vs. Syracuse, the most ever by a Notre Dame quarterback in a victory. 18 The Irish scored the first points of the game vs. Syracuse in just
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly radio show leading into Notre Dame at North Carolina State
Leading up to Notre Dame’s game at North Carolina State, video from Brian Kelly’s weekly radio show, also featuring Jack Nolan, Notre Dame players, and some game highlights.
» Read more[PDF] NC State game notes – Notre Dame vs. North Carolina State
“NC STATE, NOTRE DAME TIES – There are several individuals who have played big roles in the history of the NC State and Notre Dame football programs. The most obvious is Lou Holtz, who led both programs to great heights. Holtz coached the Pack to a 33-12-3 record between 1972-75, with NC State finshing in the top 20 in three
» Read moreRebuilding Notre Dame still in a hole at 2-3; Irish have must-win road game against tough North Carolina State at edges of hurricane
Approaching the halfway mark for Brian Kelly’s seventh season at the helm, Notre Dame still has a losing record, even after a seemingly improved performance in a 50-33 neutral site win over Syracuse in East Rutherford. With Brian Kelly entering his second game running the Irish defense – with vaguely detailed help from Greg Hudson – the Irish have a
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK und.com: “Irish Take On Wolfpack In Raleigh; Kickoff set for Noon ET on ABC (national)”
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “DeShone Kizer and the Irish come to Raleigh looking for a second straight victory over a team from the ACC Atlantic division” – Athlon
After a 33-16 victory over previously unbeaten Wake Forest last Saturday, NC State is now 3-1. The Week 2 loss to East Carolina is in the past and the Wolfpack have built some momentum. … Three Things to Watch … 1. Turnovers … 2. … Boise State graduate transfer Ryan Finley has taken hold of the [quarterback] position … complet[ing]
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Noon kickoff for Notre Dame’s visit to N.C. State” – Raleigh News & Observer
The Raleigh News & Observer reports on ABC’s decision to have Notre Dame’s game at North Carolina State kick off at 12 noon, for national broadcast on ABC itself (rather than, for example, ABC Sports’ cable affiliate, ESPN). N.C. State’s home game with Notre Dame on Saturday will kick off at noon and be televised nationally on ABC …. Predictably,
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame vs. Syracuse GameTracker – und.com/CBSSports
… 42YD PUNT Down & Distance: 1st & 10 Ball On: Syr 1YD Tyler Newsome punt 42 yards to the Syr1. …
» Read more[PDF] IRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame vs. Syracuse game notes (long PDF)
IRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame vs. Syracuse live box score – ESPN
Notre Dame Passing C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT DeShone Kizer 4/4 170 42.5 2 0 TEAM 4/4 170 42.5 2 0 Syracuse Passing C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT Eric Dungey 7/9 127 14.1 1 0 TEAM 7/9 127 14.1 1 0 Notre Dame Rushing CAR YDS AVG TD LONG Josh Adams 6 28 4.7 0 11 TEAM 6 28 4.7
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK und.com: Notre Dame Football radio affiliates
Albany NY WJIV 101.9 FM Albuquerque NM KIVA 1600 AM Allentown PA WPEN 97.5 FM Atlanta GA WCFO 1160 AM Atlanta GA WMLB 1690 AM Baltimore MD WSPZ 570 AM Baltimore MD WTEM 980 AM Bernardston MA WJIV-tr 105.5 FM Boston MA WBZ 98.5 FM
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame-Syracuse 2016: Yet Another Challenge for Irish Defense” – und.com/John Heisler
… the fast-paced Orange offense ranks seventh nationally (and leads the Atlantic Coast Conference) in averaging 371.8 passing yards per game (and also averages 496.5 yards in total offense per week). … [the] new Irish defensive coordinator is Greg Hudson. … Bank on plenty of eyeballs being affixed to the action at MetLife when the Irish defense takes the field.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK und.com: “Notre Dame Football Game Week – Notre Dame vs. Syracuse”
All-Time: Notre Dame leads 4-3 … Under Brian Kelly: Notre Dame leads 1-0 … Last Five Games: Syracuse leads 3-2 … At Neutral Sites: Tied 1-1 … In East Rutherford, N.J.: Notre Dame leads 1-0 … First Meeting: ND 20, Syracuse 0 at SU in 1914 … Last Meeting: #8 ND 31, Syracuse 15 in East Rutherford, N.J., in 2014
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Irish247 Staff Predictions: Syracuse Game” – Irish247
ND travels to Syracuse (2-2) for a noon kickoff where Dino Babers and his fast-paced offense are waiting. … Notre Dame comes in [a] 10.5 points favorite … Syracuse runs an average of 86 plays per game, has the best passing offense Notre Dame has faced and boasts one of the nation’s best wide receivers. Syracuse shouldn’t have troubling scoring
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame vs. Syracuse: Game Preview, Prediction and Players to Watch” – Bleacher Report
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will attempt to salvage a disappointing 2016 campaign when they challenge the Syracuse Orange in a neutral-site tilt …at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Syracuse’s (2-2) uptempo offense poses a legitimate threat to a team that just fired its defensive coordinator. Earning a victory would jump-start Dino Babers’ rebuild at the school. Click
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Game Preview: Syracuse” – Blue and Gold Illustrated
This season, Syracuse is running plays at the fastest clip in FBS, averaging 93 plays a game through three weeks, which is predicated on better conditioned players. … Sophomore quarterback Eric Dungey — a 6-foot-3, 207-pound native of Lake Oswego, Ore. — leads the speed-based attack. His top target has been … [r]edshirt-senior Amba Etta-Tawo, a graduate transfer from Maryland
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Inside #NotreDame #Football – Duke Recap and Syracuse Preview
A look at #NotreDame’s loss to Duke and looking ahead to Syracuse; featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and Notre Dame players.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK und.com: “Brian Kelly Syracuse Preview Press Conference Transcript”
Obviously, we’ve had a very busy few hours, few days, and looking forward to getting back out on the practice field. For coaches, that’s the best place for us to get to work on our football team, and it will give us an opportunity to, you know, to begin to put our football team in the best position that we
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference before Notre Dame vs. Syracuse
Brian Kelly meets with the media on the Tuesday leading up to Notre Dame’s 2016 game with Syracuse. click here for transcript
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference – Notre Dame vs. Duke Preview
Brian Kelly talks with reporters in anticipation of Notre Dame’s 2016 game vs. Duke. The Fighting Irish take on the Blue Devils in The House That Rockne Built on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 3:30pm ET, nationally broadcast on NBC and IMG Notre Dame Football radio.
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Inside Notre Dame Football – Michigan State Recap and Duke Preview
Inside Notre Dame Football looks back at Notre Dame vs. Michigan State and looks ahead to Notre Dame vs. Duke, featuring Brian Kelly, Jack Nolan and Notre Dame players.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Irish, Syracuse To Kick at Noon ET Network (ABC, ESPN or ESPN2) designation will be finalized following games of Sept. 24”
UND.com reports: The NotreDame-Syracuse football game to be played Oct. 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey will kick off at Noon ET. The game will air on either ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. The specific network designation will be finalized following the games of Sept. 24.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Beyond the spin cycle of Notre Dame’s defensive woes” – South Bend Tribune NDInsider
… Michigan State … gashed the Irish for 260 rushing yards and 501 yards in total offense. … The statistical snapshot, one fourth of the way into the regular season, features a high-water mark of 89th nationally out of 128 in any significant defensive category. … 103rd in pass-efficiency defense, 102nd in total defense, 94th in scoring defense, 100th in
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK und.com/John Heisler: “Spartans Deliver One More Punch Than Irish
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Brian Kelly defends Brian VanGorder, says staffer liked tweet by mistake” – ESPN
As for whether he is confident in VanGorder, whose unit ranks 104th in total defense through three games — after finishing 37th and 69th in 2015 and 2014, respectively — Kelly is standing behind his [Defensive Coordinator]. … ‘Oh, absolutely. Yeah, without question. That’s not even part of the conversation’ …. ‘It’s really about the fundamentals of defense. … I
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Notre Dame-Michigan State: On Paper Revisited; Michigan State won the most important battles: line of scrimmage, turnovers and special teams”
IRISH VIDEO: Top Plays – Notre Dame vs. Michigan State 2016
IRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Notre Dame-Michigan State: Numbers, Turning Point & More”
IRISH NEWSLINK Sporting News: “#NotreDame’s farewell to College Football Playoff hopes was a total team effort”
There’s really no defense for this. #NotreDame began the college football season ranked No. 10 in The Associated Press poll, and after just three games the Fighting Irish are more likely to end the year in the Quick Lane Bowl than the College Football Playoff.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “Notre Dame-Michigan State 2016: What the Irish Learned
Notre Dame Saturday in prime time played the second contest in a three-game home stand against a Michigan State team that qualified for the College Football Playoff a year ago. Here are some Irish takeaways from their 36-28 loss to the eighth-rated Spartans: 1. Turnovers against good teams are lethal. Notre Dame after three games ranks 48th in turnovers, after
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Highlights from Notre Dame vs. Michigan State 2016
IRISH NEWSLINK AP/New York Newsday: “No. 12 Spartans hold on for win over No. 18 Irish”
… No. 12 Michigan State took advantage of mistakes by No. 18 Notre Dame and held on for a 36-28 victory …. The Spartans (2-0) turned what had been a close game at halftime into a 29-point lead with three third-quarter touchdowns. But Notre Dame made it close as DeShone Kizer threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Post-Game Press Conference after Notre Dame vs. Michigan State 2016
[PDF] IRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame vs. Michigan State extended game notes
Notre Dame vs. Michigan State – 7:43 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016; Notre Dame Stadium (80,795); Notre Dame, Ind.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: “Irish & Spartans Renew Rivalry Under Lights; No. 18/18 Notre Dame hosts No. 12/8 Michigan State for 78th meeting”
Notre Dame vs. Michigan State – 7:43 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016; Notre Dame Stadium (80,795); Notre Dame, Ind.
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO NEWSLINK: Live Stream: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference – Notre Dame vs. Michigan State Preview
#IRISH VIDEO NEWSLINK: Live Stream: Brian Kelly Tuesday Press Conference – Notre Dame vs. Michigan State Preview
» Read moreCOLLEGE FOOTBALL RANKINGS: Coaches Poll Top-25, Sept. 11; Notre Dame Climbs to #18 After Win Over Nevada
With their 39-10 victory over Nevada, Notre Dame rose to 1-1 on the year and climbed to #18 in the latest College Football Coaches Poll, released Sunday, Sept. 11. They climbed three spots from their previous ranking of #21. The Coaches Poll top-25 is below, with Notre Dame opponents highlighted. The team that upset Notre Dame in double-overtime the previous
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK NBC: “Five things we learned: Notre Dame 39, Nevada 10”
Notre Dame’s home opener went the way you’d want. An easy victory, a ton of young players getting experience, and a team back on track with Michigan State coming to town next weekend.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK notredame.247sports: “Three takeaways: ND cruises past Nevada to earn first win”
… 1. St. Brown emerges as go-to target in Hunter’s absence: A different wide receiver steps up every year. T.J. Jones transformed into the go-to target in 2013, Will Fuller had a breakout season the following year and he delivered the same kind of production in 2015. Senior Torii Hunter Jr. was expected to lead an inexperienced group of wide
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Sunday Brunch: The Next Saturday Couldn’t Come Fast Enough” – UNDcom
Penalties gummed up drives for both squads in the first period, Irish cornerback Shaun Crawford left the field on crutches … and with 3:26 to go the Irish had nearly as many penalty yards (40) as total yards (44). … The second period changed the mood: …. Kizer-to-…St. Brown connection for 49 yards … set up the Irish at the
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame’s Shaun Crawford out for season with torn left Achilles” – ESPN
Notre Dame cornerback Shaun Crawford is out for the season after suffering a torn left Achilles tendon … a sophomore … injured in the first quarter while breaking up a deep pass on the ….first defensive series [against Nevada]. … Crawford was expected to start at nickelback last season as a true freshman, but … tore an ACL during fall
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK Blue and Gold Illustrated: “Notre Dame Beats Nevada”
For a majority of the second half, Notre Dame junior quarterback DeShone Kizer stood on the sideline without his helmet and wearing a red visor. No, the Toledo, Ohio, did not struggle and get the hook from coach Brian Kelly. The Irish avoided a Week 2 quarterback controversy, starting Kizer and letting him captain Notre Dame to a big first
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “QB Kizer leads No. 18 Notre Dame past Nevada” – Lindy’s
… DeShone Kizer completed 15 of 18 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns … No. 18 Notre Dame cruised to a 39-10 win over Nevada …. Running back Josh Adams finished with 106 rushing yards to lead the Fighting Irish. Kizer also rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown before giving way to backup quarterback Malik Zaire late in
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Brian Kelly Post-Game Press Conference after Notre Dame Victory Over Nevada
#NotreDame Head Coach Brian Kelly meets with reporters after Notre Dame’s 39-10 victory over Nevada.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Five things we learned: Notre Dame 39, Nevada 10” – NBC
An easy victory, a ton of young players getting experience, and a team back on track with Michigan State coming to town next …. It wasn’t all easy. The Irish offense was slow out of the gate. The defense struggled on their opening series, but made some game-changing plays and held Nevada to just 300 yards. … after a first
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: Highlights: Notre Dame vs. Nevada
IRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame runs away from Nevada in home opener” – South Bend Tribune NDInsider
Good … but not quite totally convincing. … Saturday’s lopsided 39-10 Irish (1-1) win over talent-starved Nevada (1-1) Saturday was an opportunity to shake off a little frustration and get ready for Michigan State … The Irish, who appeared to rectify a few of their defensive shortcomings from a week ago, will likely have to go into the rest of
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “DeShone Kizer leads Notre Dame to 39-10 win over Nevada” – Chicago Tribune
DeShone Kizer threw two touchdown passes and ran for another … Josh Adams rushed for 106 yards and Notre Dame’s defense rebounded … to help the 18th-ranked Fighting Irish beat Nevada 39-10 …. After being held scoreless in the first quarter by Nevada (1-1), the Irish (1-1) took control with a 25-point second quarter — the most points in the
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: Live Box Score: Notre Dame vs. Nevada – ESPN
[PDF] IRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame vs. Nevada extended game notes (long PDF)
TIME, DATE AND PLACE u 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 u Notre Dame Stadium (80,795); Notre Dame, Ind. TELEVISION u NBC national telecast with Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Doug Flutie (analysis), Kathryn Tappen (sideline), Rob Hyland (producer) and Pierre Moossa (director). NBC Sports Network will also have live pre-game and post-game shows featuring Liam McHugh (host) and Dhani Jones (analyst).
» Read moreVIDEO: Brian Kelly Radio Show – Notre Dame vs. Nevada Week
On Thursday night heading into the Notre Dame-Nevada game, Head Football Coach Brian Kelly hosts his weekly radio show with Jack Nolan, joined by some Notre Dame players and a live crowd.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame-Nevada 2016: Five Things to Watch” – UND.com
… five things to watch: 1.The Notre Dame quarterback situation * * * 2. Early season improvement There’s an old saying … that a team makes its greatest improvement from the first game to the second. Brian Kelly … put seven first-time starters on the field at Texas, and … there are 10 players missing from last year’s team who
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO: “Inside Notre Dame Football with Brian Kelly and Jack Nolan: Post-Texas and Pre-Nevada”
Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly and Jack Nolan cover some of the latest developments with Notre Dame football, including recapping the Texas game and looking ahead to Nevada. Nolan also sits down with Irish defensive back Shaun Crawford.
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame vs. Nevada Tickets (limited availability as of Sept. 7)
#NotreDame vs. #Nevada Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 3:30 pm Facility: Notre Dame Stadium Additional Information Limited Availability.
» 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 …
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Lack of replay on hit that sidelined Notre Dame WR Torii Hunter Jr. raises questions” – South Bend Tribune Irish Insider
… Texas safety DeShon Elliott delivered a blow to [Torii Hunter, Jr.’s] head as Hunter tried to haul in a DeShone Kizer pass in the end zone. … More stunning than the hit may have been the lack of replay from the officiating crew. Even though a targeting penalty wasn’t initially called on the field, the replay official could have overruled officials on the
» Read moreIRISH NEWSWATCH: “Irish Rally Falls Short In Double Overtime At Texas; Longhorns edge Notre Dame 50-47 in season opener for both teams” – und.com
The 10th-ranked University of Notre Dame football team (0-1) rallied from a second-half 17-point deficit, but fell in double overtime to Texas (1-0), 50-47…. a back and forth battle all evening in front of a Texas record crowd of 102,315. … The Irish will return home to face Nevada in Notre Dame Stadium … Sept. 10, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO HIGHLIGHT: Notre Dame Touchdown vs. Texas, 2nd Quarter, Kizer to St. Brown 30-yard TD Pass
Notre Dame fights back to tie the score 14-14 at Texas late in the first half, with an electric, acrobatic 30-yard touchdown pass from DeShone Kizer to Equanimeous St. Brown, their second of the game, with 3:44 to go in the half. Kizer hits St. Brown in mid-stride around the Texas 4, with St. Brown flying forward off a hit
» Read moreIRISH VIDEO HIGHLIGHT: Notre Dame Touchdown vs. Texas, 1st Quarter, Kizer to St. Brown 13-yard TD Pass
Notre Dame gets on the board 7-0 in their first offensive drive at Texas, with a 13-yard touchdown pass from DeShone Kizer to Equanimeous St. Brown. Kizer lofts a well-placed pass to the outside shoulder of a leaping St. Brown near the left sideline, five yards deep in the end zone. The Texas defender had decent height, at 6-2, yet
» Read moreIRISH NEWSLINK: Notre Dame vs. Texas box score – ESPN
VIDEO: Brian Kelly Radio Show – Notre Dame vs. Texas Week
Brian Kelly had his first radio show of 2016 leading up to Notre Dame’s season-opener against Texas. The Fighting Irish and the Longhorns meet in Austin on Sunday night, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET).
» Read moreVIDEO: Brian Kelly – Thursday, Sept. 1 Press Conference, NotreDame vs. Texas Week
Brian Kelly spoke to the media on Thursday, Sept. 1, leading up to Notre Dame’s season-opener against Texas. The Fighting Irish and the Longhorns meet in Austin on Sunday night, Sept. 4, at 6:30 p.m. CT (7:30 p.m. ET).
» Read moreNEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame-Texas: Irish Not Taking Anything For Granted” – Blue and Gold Illustrated
Not only can there be a dramatic change in a team’s personality/demeanor after just one year, it can happen in just one week …. Adding to the degree of difficulty is the home field. … the Longhorns, who finished 5-7 last year, are only 3.5-point underdogs at home after losing by 35 at Notre Dame in 2015 …. other factors
» Read moreNEWSLINK CBS: “Notre Dame at Texas line, game pick: Longhorns seek revenge against the Irish The Irish blew out Texas in the opener last year, and Sunday night, the Longhorns look for vengeance”
VIDEO NEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame’s quarterbacks ready to play their first game of the season” – ABC 57
… Brian Kelly says he has been preparing both quarterbacks to play …. ‘Malik will go in for one play and DeShone will go in for 6, and then Malik will go in for 5 plays and then DeShone will go in for 3. So, the net is that they get the same amount of reps but they’re not tempoed
» Read moreNEWSWATCH: “Still much to learn about Irish, Texas ahead of opener” – Goshen News
Neither program plans to reveal its starting quarterback until their respective units take the field …. The Fighting Irish also will be debuting a new receiving corps and rebuilt offensive line. … How will three new Irish starters in the secondary, and a new middle linebacker, hold up against the fast-break [Texas] attack? … For the Longhorns, how motivated are
» Read moreNEWSLINK BurntOrangeNation: “How Texas can isolate the vulnerable Notre Dame secondary”
VIDEO: Introducing Notre Dame Shamrock Series Uniforms 2016
Notre Dame introduced their customized uniforms for this year’s Shamrock Series game in this July video. The 2016 Shamrock Series game, broadcast by NBC, will pit Notre Dame against Army at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET) You’ve seen the #ShamrockSeries uniform — now take a closer look at
» Read moreNEWSWATCH: “Brian Kelly Talks Notre Dame’s Quarterback Plan Against Texas” – Blue and Gold Illustrated
Brian Kelly, like most people analyzing Notre Dame’s season opener against Texas, realizes that all eyes will be on the Irish quarterback situation. … the rotation of junior DeShone Kizer and senior Malik Zaire — and how the two quarterbacks handle that … will likely have more impact on the final result than any other factor. * * * The
» Read moreNEWSWATCH: “Notre Dame wary of up-tempo Texas offense” – NotreDame.247Sports
The individual on Texas’ offense who could trouble Notre Dame the most … may not be one of its quarterbacks or either of its 250-pound running backs. … [but rather] first-year offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert’s up-tempo system. Gilbert, a co-offensive coordinator at Tulsa last season, helped direct a Golden Hurricane offense that averaged 36 points, more than 500 yards of
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7:30 p.m. ET; Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016 Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium (100,119); Austin, Texas … ABC national telecast … SERIES INFO Notre Dame leads the series with Texas, 9-2, including a 4-0 record in Austin. This is the first meeting between the #Irish and #Longhorns in Texas since a 27-24 Notre Dame victory on Sept. 21, 1996, in Austin,
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DEPTH CHART NOTES • Sixth-year senior Avery Sebastian is starting ahead of freshman Devin Studstill at free safety. Freshman Jalen Elliott is behind Drue Tranquill at strong safety. • Notre Dame’s starter at weakside defensive end is listed as Andrew Trumbetti. That is followed by Daelin Hayes OR Jay Hayes. • Starting quarterback? Well, there we no surprises Tuesday. Notre
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