notre dame football 2020

Irish Brace for Test in Carolina

Notre Dame resumes it march through the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) on Friday afternoon as the Fighting Irish take on high-scoring North Carolina. While the explosive Tar Heels have been lighting up scoreboards against the lesser teams in the league, Notre Dame sits in the pole position in the ACC standings as the only undefeated…

Full Notre Dame Column

Irish Put Away Eagles

Notre Dame overcame a shaky start as Ian Book cranked up the offense to lead the Fighting Irish over Boston College by 45-31 on Saturday. Book hit Ben Skowronek for three scores and ran for one more in one of his most impressive performances to date. Notre Dame did not need to punt all afternoon…

Full Notre Dame Column

Irish Confront Eagles, History

Fresh from a memorable victory over top-ranked Clemson, Notre Dame (7-0) travels to Chestnut Hill on Saturday to face Boston College (5-3). The Eagles are led by first year coach Jeff Hafley and former Fighting Irish quarterback Phil Jurkovec, who transferred there earlier this year. Notre Dame has ascended to the number two position in…

Full Notre Dame Column

Irish Outlast Tigers in Epic Battle

Kyren Williams scored a touchdown in each overtime session and the Notre Dame defense found an extra gear with the game on the line as the Fighting Irish beat Clemson by 47-40 in double overtime on Saturday night. Ian Book led a gutsy, improbable 91-yard drive to tie the game at 33 at the end…

Full Notre Dame Column

If Not Now, When?

Notre Dame will host the biggest game of the college football season to date on Saturday evening when the top ranked Clemson Tigers roll into town. Both teams are undefeated, and the Fighting Irish are ranked fourth in the country. This will be the first visit by a number one team to Notre Dame Stadium…

Full Notre Dame Column