Notre Dame’s defense turned in a dominating performance on Saturday as the Fighting Irish mauled dysfunctional North Carolina by 33-10. Mike Elko’s much-improved unit recorded three turnovers, a safety, numerous sacks and quarterback pressures, and countless series that ended in three plays and out for the Tar Heels. Meanwhile, Josh Adams and Deon McIntosh had…
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Irish Book Trip to North Carolina
Notre Dame travels to the University of North Carolina on Saturday to battle the Tar Heels, but the Irish may be without the services of a key player – quarterback Brandon Wimbush. A cloak of mystery and disinformation has surrounded Wimbush’s foot injury and status for this game, but prudence suggests that he sit against…
Irish Outclass Scrappy Redhawks
Josh Adams recorded two long touchdown runs in the opening quarter and Notre Dame never looked back as the Fighting Irish coasted to a 52-17 victory over the Miami of Ohio Redhawks. Adams scored on a 72-yard burst on the second play from scrimmage, and broke open a 14-7 game minutes later with a 59-yard…
Irish Host Redhawks in Martin’s Return
Notre Dame returns home after a successful two week road trip and will battle Miami of Ohio on Saturday evening. The Redhawks last visited South Bend in 1909, when the Fighting Irish won by 46-0 (and tickets were a lot cheaper). This week’s game is only the second meeting between these schools. Former Notre Dame…
Irish Crush Sloppy Spartans
Notre Dame took full advantage of three Michigan State turnovers to build a 28-7 halftime lead and cruised to a 38-18 victory over the Spartans in East Lansing. The Irish advanced to 3-1 on the season with an efficient, error free performance while MSU repeatedly self destructed with turnovers and penalties. After Notre Dame took…