Notre Dame (3-2) will play on its home field for the first time in a month on Saturday night while hosting the Stanford Cardinal (1-4). The Fighting Irish have won three straight after a rough start and are beginning to develop an identity based on power running and a physical defense. The Cardinal are coming…
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Mayer Carries Irish Past BYU
The Michael Mayer show in Las Vegas on Saturday evening was highlighted by two touchdown receptions in a dominant performance to lead Notre Dame to a 28-20 victory over BYU. The All-American tight end continually bailed out the offense with clutch third down catches to help the Fighting Irish build a 25-6 lead. The Cougars…
Irish Roll the Dice vs. BYU
Notre Dame continues its Shamrock Series tradition with a visit to Las Vegas, Nevada where they will play host to Brigham Young University on Saturday evening. The Fighting Irish (2-2) enjoyed a bye week after their victory over North Carolina while the Cougars (4-1) defeated Utah State last Thursday. Coach Marcus Freeman hopes the extra…
Irish Offense Emerges at UNC
Notre Dame found a rhythm after a slow start and built a 45-20 lead early in the fourth quarter, only to get sloppy down the stretch before securing a 45-32 victory over North Carolina. The Fighting Irish physically dominated the Tar Heels after spotting them a 7-0 advantage in the first period. Audric Estime led…
Irish Brace for Carolina Attack
Notre Dame travels to ACC country on Saturday to take on the University of North Carolina. The high-scoring Tar Heels were idle last week after beating three smaller, non-conference schools in alarmingly unimpressive fashion. Meanwhile, the (1-2) Fighting Irish are seeking to build on last week’s home victory over California. This game will be nationally…