Sam Hartman threw four touchdown passes in a nealy flawless debut as Notre Dame raced to a 28-0 halftime lead and coasted to a 42-3 victory over Navy. The Fighting Irish scored touchdowns on their first five possessions and did not have to punt during this lopsided contest. Defensively, Notre Dame gave up ground in…
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Irish Face Navy, High Expectations
Notre Dame travels to Dublin, Ireland to play the Naval Academy on Saturday in the opening game of the 2023 football season. The Fighting Irish and the Midshipmen initially scheduled this venue for 2020 before COVID forced its postponement. This weekend, the teams will meet on the Emerald Isle for the third time in the…
Irish 2023 Outlook
Notre Dame’s 2023 football season is about to commence, and there has been surprisingly little buzz about a team that appears to be the most talented and balanced version of the Fighting Irish since 2018. Experience and overall chemistry are other positive factors that make this squad a threat to challenge for a playoff position…
Notes from the Geetar: Hope in the Shrewd Berry
On March 28, 2000, Notre Dame took down Penn State at Madison Square Garden in the semifinals of the National Invitation Tournament, and a nondescript web site called NDHoops.com spun up for the first time. Just under four months later, Irish head coach Matt Doherty unceremoniously bolted for North Carolina, NDHoops sagged under the weight…
Irish Win a Wild One
Tyler Buchner took Notre Dame fans on one of the zaniest rollercoaster rides in memory on Friday while leading the Fighting Irish to a 45-38 victory over South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. The sophomore quarterback accounted for seven touchdowns – two rushing, three passing, and two pick-sixes by Gamecock defensive backs. In the end,…