Notre Dame (2-2) hosts Boise State (3-1) on Saturday afternoon in the first-ever meeting between these programs. The Fighting Irish are riding a two-game winning streak during which the offense has exploded for 112 points. Meanwhile, the defense is showing faint signs of its 2024 self after a dismal start. South Florida stunned the Broncos…
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Irish Invade SEC Country
Notre Dame (1-2) goes on the road this weekend to play the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-2). This is the first ever visit to Fayetteville for the Fighting Irish, who will host the Hogs in 2028. Both teams feature a balanced and potent offense with impressive statistics to show for it. Defensive breakdowns have been the overriding…
Irish Overwhelm Purdue
Jadarian Price and Jeremiyah Love accounted for six touchdowns as Notre Dame overwhelmed Purdue by 56-30 on Saturday. Quarterback CJ Carr threw for two long scores in an efficient performance. The Irish gained 535 yards of total offense and did not punt all afternoon. Purdue enjoyed a few moments of success against the beleaguered Notre…
A Cure for Irish Woes
When Notre Dame shocked the world last September by losing to Northern Illinois, Purdue provided the antidote they needed. This season, the Fighting Irish desperately need to dig out of an 0-2 hole and win a football game. The Boilermakers again seem like the perfect candidate to accommodate that objective. Unfortunately for Notre Dame, Purdue…
High-Stakes Home Opener
Notre Dame (0-1) hosts SEC powerhouse Texas A&M (2-0) on Saturday in a rematch of last season’s opening game. The Fighting Irish prevailed in a defensive battle by 23-13 but now face a retooled Aggie offense. Coach Marcus Freeman’s squad has had two weeks to contemplate the stinging defeat it suffered in Miami. How this…