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Author: John Vannie

Irish Seek to End Losing Streak

Notre Dame will attempt to end a three game losing streak on Saturday afternoon when the Fighting Irish host Nevada. Former Irish assistant Brian Polian is in his fourth season as head coach of the Wolfpack, where he has recorded19 wins and two bowl appearances. Nevada is coming off a 30-27 overtime victory over Cal…

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Horns Outmuscle Irish in OT

Tyrone Swoopes crashed into the end zone in the second overtime to give the Texas Longhorns a 50-47 victory over the Fighting Irish on Sunday night. The teams were tied at 37 at the end of regulation, and both squandered opportunities to win the game in the fourth quarter. Swoopes scored twice in overtime while…

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Irish Invade Texas in Opener

Notre Dame kicks off its 2016 football campaign on Sunday night against the University of Texas Longhorns in Austin, TX. This is the first time in ten years that the Fighting Irish have played in a true road game to begin the season, as this contest completes a home and home series with Texas that…

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Buckeyes Muscle Past Irish

Ohio State jumped to a quick 14-0 lead and rolled to a 44-28 victory over Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Ezekiel Elliott ended his college career with 149 yards rushing and four touchdowns, including a 47-yard burst in the third quarter that smothered a brief comeback attempt by the Irish. The…

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Irish, Buckeyes, Stage a Desert Storm

Notre Dame and Ohio State will clash on New Year’s Day in the Fiesta Bowl, in a game that is essentially a consolation prize for two teams that narrowly missed out on the college football playoff. The Irish and Buckeyes last met in this desert venue ten years ago in a game won by the…

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