Notre Dame will host archrival USC on Saturday in a game that has become even more significant than usual in determining the near term future of both programs. The Fighting Irish are hanging onto slim playoff hopes and have precious few remaining opportunities to put an impressive victory on the board against a quality opponent,…
C.J. Prosise ran for 129 yards and three touchdowns, while DeShone Kizer passed for 281 yards as Notre Dame handed Navy its first loss of the season by 41-24 on Saturday. The Midshipmen hung with the Irish throughout the first half, but a fumble on the second half kickoff led to a touchdown by Prosise…
Notre Dame hopes to bounce back from a wet, sloppy and ultimately soul-crushing road trip when the Fighting Irish host the Naval Academy on Saturday. The Midshipmen are 4-0 for the first time since 2004, and have won eight straight games dating back to last year’s 49-39 loss to Notre Dame. Navy has played a…
Led by Coordinator Brent Venables’ stout defense and sophomore dual-threat quarterback DeShaun Watson, the #11/12 Clemson Tigers hope to slay the #6/7 Fighting Irish in college football’s original Death Valley Saturday night (8 PM, ABC TV). This game looks to be a key resume builder for two programs with playoff aspirations. The Irish and Tigers…
Notre Dame hosts the University of Massachusetts on Saturday in the first ever football game between these schools. The Minutemen represent the Mid-American Conference, and are 0-2 on the season after losing to Temple last week in heartbreaking fashion. The Irish are 3-0 and hope to enjoy a breather of sorts before what promises to…