Kevin Stepherson caught two second half touchdown passes that spelled the difference in a tight, hard-fought contest as Notre Dame held off Navy by 24-17 on Senior Day. Navy broke a 10-10 halftime tie with an eight minute scoring march at the outset of the third quarter, but the Irish responded with a few strong…
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Irish Try to Right the Ship vs. Navy
Notre Dame will attempt to rebound from last week’s devastating loss in Miami while celebrating Senior Day as the Fighting Irish host the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday. Although the playoffs appear to be out of reach, Notre Dame can still land a berth in a major bowl if they can finish the season in a…
It’s Not an Execution Problem, Brian
Saturday’s debacle wasn’t the result of an “execution problem” or a “turnover problem”, it was the result of a game plan that made execution hard and put ND at risk of turnovers. Two simple points: Point 1. Wimbush, for all of his talent, has been erratic, late with reads and been sailing passes all year. …
Hurricanes Blow Out Irish
Miami’s swarming defense overwhelmed Notre Dame’s ground attack, the Hurricanes rode three interceptions to race to a 27-0 halftime lead, and the Canes went on to rout the Fighting Irish by 41-8 on Satrday night. The loss dropped Notre Dame out of the playoff conversation and elevated undefeated Miami following their best showing of the…
Focused Irish Enter Hurricane Season
Notre Dame hits the road for the first time in a month to face the undefeated Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium in a game that will solidify the college football playoff position of the winner and deal a crushing blow to the hopes of the loser. The third ranked Fighting Irish are coming off…