No. 5 Notre Dame punches CFP ticket with 2 late interception return TDs to beat USC 49-35
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No. 5 Notre Dame punches CFP ticket with 2 late interception return TDs to beat USC 49-35

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Notre Dame led 35-21 early in the fourth quarter, but Ja’Kobi Lane made the second of his three touchdown catches for the Trojans with 8:43 left. Notre Dame’s offense responded with yet another lightning-quick drive against USC’s improved defense, and Leonard’s short TD run put the Irish up for good. John Humphrey intercepted Leonard’s badly underthrown pass on Notre Dame’s next drive, but after the Irish defense stopped USC on downs, Evans caught a 23-yard TD pass. Caleb’s visit Caleb Williams, the only USC quarterback to beat Notre Dame since 2016, watched from the Trojans’ sideline.

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Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State
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Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — A diving interception off an ill-advised pass set up Notre Dame’s trip to play for the program’s 12th national title after a thrill-a-minute 27-24 victory over Penn State on Thursday night in the Orange Bowl. Fighting Irish defensive back Christian Gray snared Drew Allar’s pass across the middle at the Nittany Lions 42e with 33 seconds …

Penn State, Notre Dame arrive at Orange Bowl with a bigger game in mind
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Penn State, Notre Dame arrive at Orange Bowl with a bigger game in mind

Associated Press  

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — In an era that is now long gone, a trip to the Orange Bowl meant a break from the rough weather up north and the capper to a successful season that, if things had gone great, ended with a championship trophy in the case. This season, for Penn State and Notre Dame, it’s the latest stop …

Syracuse QB Kyle McCord’s 5 TD passes earn him a spot on AP’s all-bowl team
3 days, 17 hours ago

Syracuse QB Kyle McCord’s 5 TD passes earn him a spot on AP’s all-bowl team

Associated Press  

The expansion of the College Football Playoff has led to an evolution in how The Associated Press puts together its all-bowl team. WR Jeremiah Webb, South Alabama Webb caught six passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns – a 52-yarder and a 45-yarder – in South Alabama’s 30-23 Salute to Veterans Bowl victory over Western Michigan. DL Ty Robinson, Nebraska …

Hidalgo, Miles lead No. 3 Notre Dame past No. 17 North Carolina 76-66 in ACC
5 days, 13 hours ago

Hidalgo, Miles lead No. 3 Notre Dame past No. 17 North Carolina 76-66 in ACC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Hidalgo joined with her fellow past Associated Press All-American backcourtmate Olivia Miles in helping the Fighting Irish win their seventh straight game. Takeaways Notre Dame: Notre Dame got back Maddy Westbeld from a foot injury that had sidelined her all season. Key moment The Irish …

Freeman and Notre Dame handle ‘tough moments’ and oust Georgia from CFP with 23-10 win in Sugar Bowl
1 week, 1 day ago

Freeman and Notre Dame handle ‘tough moments’ and oust Georgia from CFP with 23-10 win in Sugar Bowl

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish found the right balance of family and football to produce a memorable performance under unprecedented, emotionally trying circumstances. Riley Leonard passed for a touchdown, Jayden Harrison returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score, and Notre Dame’s defense made it hold up in a 23-10 victory over No. …

No. 7 Notre Dame prevails over No. 2 Georgia in Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semifinals
1 week, 2 days ago

No. 7 Notre Dame prevails over No. 2 Georgia in Sugar Bowl to reach CFP semifinals

LA Times  

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton is tackled by Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler during the second half of the Fighting Irish’s 23-10 Sugar Bowl victory Thursday. Riley Leonard passed for a touchdown, Jayden Harrison returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score, and Notre Dame’s defense made it hold up in a 23-10 victory over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on …

Notre Dame stuns Georgia in an emotional Sugar Bowl
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Notre Dame stuns Georgia in an emotional Sugar Bowl

CNN  

CNN — Notre Dame is headed to the College Football Playoff semifinals after stunning second-seed Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, being played in New Orleans just a day after an attack on New Year’s revelers left 14 people dead. Sean Gardner/Getty Images After being on the receiving end of his players’ traditional, post-victory Gatorade dunk, Notre Dame head coach Marcus …

USC makes season-ending statement in thrilling Las Vegas Bowl comeback over Texas A&M
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USC makes season-ending statement in thrilling Las Vegas Bowl comeback over Texas A&M

LA Times  

USC receiver Kyle Ford said the emotions of an up-and-down career hit him after he caught the game-winning touchdown against Texas A&M during the Las Vegas Bowl Friday night. “I know we’re making progress.” By late December, any signs of that progress had disappeared and confidence in Riley had faded along with it, lost during a frustrating season that ended …

Hidalgo scores 33 as No. 3 Notre Dame defeats Loyola Maryland 97-54
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Hidalgo scores 33 as No. 3 Notre Dame defeats Loyola Maryland 97-54

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Notre Dame beat Loyola Maryland 97-54 on Sunday. Takeaways Loyola Maryland: After a rough start getting outscored 26-9, the Greyhounds hit 7-of-14 shots and were only outscored by one point in the second quarter. Notre Dame: The Fighting Irish connected on 10-of-20 3-pointers against …

Indiana’s high-flying offense grounded by aggressive Notre Dame defense
3 weeks ago

Indiana’s high-flying offense grounded by aggressive Notre Dame defense

Associated Press  

— Notre Dame quickly grounded Indiana after the high-flying Hoosiers came into the College Football Playoffs with the top scoring offense. Notre Dame slugged Indiana with an aggressive tone early, keeping the Hoosiers out of the end zone until the final 1:27 in a 27-17 victory Friday night. It was good to see our guys on defense play well today …

The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley
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The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley

LA Times  

I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, reporting to you from the final days of another frustrating USC football regular season. Since beating Notre Dame two years ago, in a game that appeared to announce the Trojans’ triumphant return as contenders, Lincoln Riley has barely managed to keep USC above.500. Riley is 14-11 through his last …

Today in Sports - Dan Marino throws his 37th TD pass to break NFL single-season TDs pass record
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Today in Sports - Dan Marino throws his 37th TD pass to break NFL single-season TDs pass record

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 1984 — Dan Marino throws his 37th touchdown pass to break NFL single-season touchdown pass record. 1995 — Notre Dame advances to the NCAA women’s soccer championship by becoming the first team to beat 13-time champion North Carolina in the national semifinals. 2002 — Oakland’s Tim …

USC pushes No. 5 Notre Dame, but fall to Irish after disastrous fourth quarter
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USC pushes No. 5 Notre Dame, but fall to Irish after disastrous fourth quarter

LA Times  

Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray intercepts a pass from USC quarterback Jayden Maiava intended for USC receiver Kyron Hudson at the goal line in the fourth quarter Saturday at the Coliseum. The tape played on loop all week in Notre Dame’s facility, a sobering reminder for the Irish two years later of what USC, under Lincoln Riley, could be when …

USC vs. Notre Dame: D’Anton Lynn’s improved defense faces its toughest test
1 month, 1 week ago

USC vs. Notre Dame: D’Anton Lynn’s improved defense faces its toughest test

LA Times  

When D’Anton Lynn inherited one of the worst defenses in college football, the expectation was that even a middling performance would make a major difference at USC. “We’re playing our best ball right now,” cornerback Greedy Vance said. As Lynn sees it, Notre Dame is “the best offense that we’ve played.” Which should make for an ideal measuring stick, to …

No. 5 Notre Dame visits USC with Playoff berth in sight before 95th edition of this famous rivalry
1 month, 2 weeks ago

No. 5 Notre Dame visits USC with Playoff berth in sight before 95th edition of this famous rivalry

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! But because of how good this team is in relation to its record.” This annual long-distance showdown originally became momentous back when every game wasn’t on television, back when teams didn’t habitually traverse the continent to play college football — and also back when USC didn’t …

USC looks to upset No. 5 Notre Dame, deny surging Irish a home game in CFP
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

USC looks to upset No. 5 Notre Dame, deny surging Irish a home game in CFP

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Key matchup Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love vs. USC LB Easton Mascarenas-Arnold. Players to watch Notre Dame: QB Riley Leonard has settled in after a slow start, with 11 total touchdowns to one interception over the last four games. Facts & figures Notre Dame has held …

Love scores 3 TDs, No. 6 Notre Dame hands No. 18 Army 1st loss with 49-14 romp at Yankee Stadium
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Love scores 3 TDs, No. 6 Notre Dame hands No. 18 Army 1st loss with 49-14 romp at Yankee Stadium

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Notre Dame’s tribute game to its “Four Horsemen” turned into a pretty good one-man show by Jeremiyah Love. “It’s almost like he’s anticipating what the defense is going to do and when he breaks through that second level, I don’t see many people that can catch him,” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said of Love, who had …

Leonard passes for 3 TDs and No. 8 Notre Dame forces 5 turnovers in a 35-14 win over Virginia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Leonard passes for 3 TDs and No. 8 Notre Dame forces 5 turnovers in a 35-14 win over Virginia

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Riley Leonard passed for three touchdowns and Notre Dame’s defense forced five turnovers as the No. “Let’s give this program a chance to play in this stadium one more time.” Notre Dame capitalized on a Virginia miscue on the opening kickoff, setting up its first …

Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3
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Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Notre Dame heaped more misery onto Florida State by overpowering the Seminoles 52-3 on Saturday night. On his first touchdown, the senior quarterback broke to the left side and sprinted 34 yards, diving into the end zone to cap Notre Dame’s first drive. Jadarian Price …

Notre Dame Dominates Navy, Remains Undefeated in Battle for Top 25 Poll
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Notre Dame Dominates Navy, Remains Undefeated in Battle for Top 25 Poll

Associated Press  

Notre Dame emerged victorious over Navy in a thrilling 51-14 matchup, snapping the Midshipmen's unbeaten streak. Jeremiyah Love shone with 102 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and an extended streak of TD runs. Riley Leonard added two touchdown passes and a 37-yard TD toss to the Irish's offensive dominance. Navy's offense struggled against Notre Dame's size and speed, managing only 129 …

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss
2 months, 4 weeks ago

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Once again, USC had victory within its grasp only to see it slip away in another frustrating loss, 33-30, to Penn State in overtime. Penn State tight end Tyler Warren caught a whopping 17 passes for 224 yards and a touchdown on Saturday afternoon in one of the most impressive performances I can remember against USC since …

No. 16 Notre Dame will lean on a stifling defense against high-scoring No. 15 Louisville
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 16 Notre Dame will lean on a stifling defense against high-scoring No. 15 Louisville

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Then Notre Dame’s stifling defense turned the game. Christian Gray broke up a pass that Junior Tuihalamaka intercepted at the Notre Dame 4, the Irish forced a turnover on downs on the next series and freshman Boubacar Traore closed out the first half with two sacks, …

No. 17 Notre Dame shakes off sluggish start in 28-3 win over Miami (Ohio)
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 17 Notre Dame shakes off sluggish start in 28-3 win over Miami (Ohio)

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Haunted by off-target passes and penalties, Notre Dame found itself trailing 3-0 early in the second quarter on a 26-yard field goal by Miami’s Dom Dzioban. “But if you let that affect the way you go out and execute the next play, then, man, you’re not …

No. 18 Notre Dame rushes for 362 yards, 6 TDs in 66-7 rout over rival Purdue
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 18 Notre Dame rushes for 362 yards, 6 TDs in 66-7 rout over rival Purdue

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Quarterback Riley Leonard finally got Notre Dame’s offense off the ground Saturday. 18 Notre Dame pound Purdue 66-7 for the most lopsided loss in the Boilermakers’ 137-year history. Leonard made it 28-0 with TD runs of 3, 34 and 13 yards and Notre Dame capped …

USC has quickly become a Big Ten power and should reach the CFP
4 months ago

USC has quickly become a Big Ten power and should reach the CFP

LA Times  

Suddenly, the fantasy feels grounded in reality. USC coach Lincoln Riley talks to staff via his headset during the team’s win over Utah State on Saturday at the Coliseum. “There’s just a long ways to go, man, but, shoot, we couldn’t be more excited about what they’re doing, they way we’re playing defensively right now.” If their victory last week …

Northern Illinois stuns No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 with field goal in final minute
4 months ago

Northern Illinois stuns No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 with field goal in final minute

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Haberman blocked the 62-yard attempt by Notre Dame’s Mitch Jeter, allowing the jubilant Huskies to claim their first nonconference victory against a ranked opponent since a 19-16 upset of No. I didn’t look at it as a mismatch in that capacity.” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman …

No. 5 Notre Dame looking to maintain focus against Northern Illinois in home opener
4 months ago

No. 5 Notre Dame looking to maintain focus against Northern Illinois in home opener

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman received a phone call from former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel two days after the No. “It was, ‘Hey, I just want to remind you that the greatest danger is the illusion all is well when indeed, all isn’t well,’” …

No. 5 Notre Dame tries to avoid a hangover in home opener against Northern Illinois
4 months ago

No. 5 Notre Dame tries to avoid a hangover in home opener against Northern Illinois

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Northern Illinois defensive end Roy Williams made a statement last week by sacking Western Illinois quarterback Nathan Lamb on the first play of the game. PLAYERS TO WATCH Northern Illinois: WR Trayvon Rudolph caught four passes for 104 yards in last week’s season-opening win and QB …

Woody Marks’ TD run with 8 seconds left gives No. 23 USC 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU
4 months, 1 week ago

Woody Marks’ TD run with 8 seconds left gives No. 23 USC 27-20 win over No. 13 LSU

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “And, of course, it happened.” Miller Moss passed for 378 yards and a touchdown and his 20-yard completion to Kyron Hudson and a subsequent targeting penalty on LSU with 18 seconds to go set up the winning score by Marks in the season opener for both …

No. 7 Notre Dame pulls away late to beat No. 20 Texas A&M 23-13
4 months, 1 week ago

No. 7 Notre Dame pulls away late to beat No. 20 Texas A&M 23-13

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Aggies had a chance to tie it, but Christian Gray jumped the route to knock down Conner Weigman’s pass on fourth down to give Notre Dame the ball back. “It wasn’t pretty,” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said. Yes, there’s a lot of things we …

USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling last-minute victory over LSU
4 months, 1 week ago

USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling last-minute victory over LSU

LA Times  

Fatigue was setting in. USC wide receiver Kyron Hudson makes an acrobatic one-handed catch in front of LSU linebacker West Weeks during the first half Sunday. He had new defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn to thank, in part, for that, as USC’s defense held an opposing offense to 20 or fewer points for the first time since last September. That’s what …

Hidalgo scores 25, Citron adds 15 and No. 18 Notre Dame women top Miami 70-59
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Hidalgo scores 25, Citron adds 15 and No. 18 Notre Dame women top Miami 70-59

Associated Press  

— Hannah Hidalgo had 25 points, seven rebounds and seven steals, Sonia Citron added 15 points and No. After a tight first quarter that ended with the Fighting Irish leading 15-13, Notre Dame controlled the second quarter. Notre Dame held Miami without a field goal over the final 4 1/2 minutes and went into halftime with a 40-24 lead. Hidalgo …

Audric Estimé scores 4 TDs, No. 17 Notre Dame routs Stanford 56-23
1 year, 1 month ago

Audric Estimé scores 4 TDs, No. 17 Notre Dame routs Stanford 56-23

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 17 Notre Dame overcame three first-half turnovers and beat Stanford 56-23 on Saturday. Estimé, the first Notre Dame back to have 200 or more yards on the ground since Dexter Williams in 2018, had scoring runs of 39, 6, 5 and 25 yards in his fifth …

Notre Dame-Stanford takeaways: Audric Estime makes statement in runaway Irish win
1 year, 1 month ago

Notre Dame-Stanford takeaways: Audric Estime makes statement in runaway Irish win

New York Times  

STANFORD, Calif. — No. 18 Notre Dame rode a historic night from Audric Estime and got enough big plays from the defense to pull away from Stanford and close the regular season with a 56-23 win. Here are some initial takeaways on the Irish, who improved to 9-3: Estime climbing record books Could Notre Dame have built the entire offense …

No. 19 Notre Dame looks to finish the regular season with a win at Stanford
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 19 Notre Dame looks to finish the regular season with a win at Stanford

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Notre Dame tries to avenge last home season’s loss to Stanford and regain the Legends Trophy. PLAYERS TO WATCH Notre Dame: QB Sam Hartman threw four TD passes last week to move into fourth place all-time among FBS quarterbacks with 132. FACTS & FIGURES Notre Dame …

Hartman throws 4 TDs to lead No. 20 Notre Dame to 45-7 win over his former team Wake Forest
1 year, 1 month ago

Hartman throws 4 TDs to lead No. 20 Notre Dame to 45-7 win over his former team Wake Forest

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Transferring from Wake Forest to Notre Dame for the 2023 season, Hartman leads all active FBS quarterbacks in career touchdowns and passing yardage. Shoot, it’s a credit to a lot of the guys on the other team what we just played, which is a weird thing …

Michigan becomes first college football program to 1,000 wins with 31-24 victory over Maryland
1 year, 1 month ago

Michigan becomes first college football program to 1,000 wins with 31-24 victory over Maryland

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 OREGON 49, ARIZONA STATE 13 TEMPE, Ariz. — Bo Nix threw for 404 yards and a career-high six touchdowns, Patrick Herbert and Troy Franklin both caught two touchdown passes and Oregon rolled to a win over Arizona State. — Harrison Mevis kicked a 30-yard field …

UCLA pulls off a stunning win over USC, but is it enough to save Chip Kelly’s job?
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA pulls off a stunning win over USC, but is it enough to save Chip Kelly’s job?

LA Times  

The game started under a thicket of silver and gray clouds. UCLA linebacker JonJon Vaughns celebrates after sacking USC quarterback in the second half of the Bruins’ win at the Coliseum on Saturday. “Didn’t bother this team one bit,” Kelly said of the speculation about his job status, “and you could see by the performance today.” In a game matching …

No. 24 USC rallies late, gets last-minute stop to beat Cal 50-49 and snap skid
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 24 USC rallies late, gets last-minute stop to beat Cal 50-49 and snap skid

LA Times  

USC defensive end Jamil Muhammad celebrates with safety Bryson Shaw after the Trojans broke up a two-point conversion attempt in the final minute of their 50-49 win over Cal on Saturday. Safety Jaylin Smith capped the chaotic game with a game-sealing pass breakup on Cal’s two-point conversion attempt with 58 seconds remaining, after USC battled back from a 14-point, fourth-quarter …

No. 21 Notre Dame harasses Caleb Williams and hands No. 10 USC first loss in 48-20 drubbing
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 21 Notre Dame harasses Caleb Williams and hands No. 10 USC first loss in 48-20 drubbing

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I couldn’t speak more highly of the performance of our defense,” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said. We know it means it a lot to our fan base, it means a lot to college football.” USC lost for the fifth consecutive time at Notre Dame Stadium. …

USC takeaways: Offensive line miscues helped fuel Trojans’ ugly loss at Notre Dame
1 year, 2 months ago

USC takeaways: Offensive line miscues helped fuel Trojans’ ugly loss at Notre Dame

LA Times  

Justin Dedich wandered alone in the aftermath, cameras capturing the moment as Irish fans flooded the field and USC’s sixth-year senior center weaved his way between them toward the tunnel one last time. Dedich had come to Notre Dame Stadium three times now in his USC tenure, and each successive trip to South Bend had left the Trojans devastated and …

USC was expected to be a title contender, but the Trojans are a team without an identity
1 year, 2 months ago

USC was expected to be a title contender, but the Trojans are a team without an identity

New York Times  

— In the final minutes of USC’s humbling 48-20 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday night, this question came to mind: What, exactly, do the Trojans do well right now? Williams was forced into those bad decisions because USC’s offensive line simply couldn’t block Notre Dame. Well, when USC tried to stage a late rally and made it 31-20 with …

Caleb Williams has his worst performance as a Trojan in USC’s loss to Notre Dame
1 year, 2 months ago

Caleb Williams has his worst performance as a Trojan in USC’s loss to Notre Dame

LA Times  

USC quarterback Caleb Williams is sacked by Notre Dame’s Jaylen Sneed, left, during the second half of the Trojans’ 48-20 road loss Saturday. … There wasn’t one positive group offensively that was good enough tonight.” Each of Williams’ interceptions turned into an Irish touchdown, building a 24-6 Notre Dame halftime lead. Even Notre Dame’s band, forming the shape of two …

No. 10 USC vs. No. 21 Notre Dame: Trojans prepare for a wet, bruising game day
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 10 USC vs. No. 21 Notre Dame: Trojans prepare for a wet, bruising game day

LA Times  

The artificial crowd noise was turned all the way up. Yes, it feels like Notre Dame rivalry week. “Growing up, being a USC fan and dreaming about coming to USC, you always dreamed about playing in USC-Notre Dame game,” said Williams, a former star at Gardena Serra, “and especially playing at South Bend is a dream.” Notre Dame Stadium has …

Williams expects tough matchup as No. 10 Trojans renew rivalry at No. 21 Notre Dame
1 year, 2 months ago

Williams expects tough matchup as No. 10 Trojans renew rivalry at No. 21 Notre Dame

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “No matter how good the teams are, no matter how bad the teams are, it’s just like Oklahoma and Texas,” Williams said. “When you play against a team like that, with the sense of rivalry, the game is always a little bit harder than what the …

No. 21 Notre Dame hopes to rebound from 2nd loss while renewing rivalry with No. 10 USC
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 21 Notre Dame hopes to rebound from 2nd loss while renewing rivalry with No. 10 USC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We expect it to be an electric atmosphere, a great environment and a great opportunity for this program to use the adversity we faced this past week and to use it as energy and motivation.” Saturday’s game closes out a stretch in which Notre Dame has …

Notre Dame didn’t know 10 men were on field in penultimate play vs. Ohio State, Freeman says
1 year, 3 months ago

Notre Dame didn’t know 10 men were on field in penultimate play vs. Ohio State, Freeman says

New York Times  

— Marcus Freeman confirmed that Notre Dame didn’t know it had only 10 men on the field in the final moments of its 17-14 loss to Ohio State. That lack of recognition cost the Irish a chance to substitute after Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord’s pass to Marvin Harrison Jr. fell incomplete and the Buckeyes substituted running backs, which by …

Notre Dame final thoughts: Endgame questions linger after Ohio State escapes
1 year, 3 months ago

Notre Dame final thoughts: Endgame questions linger after Ohio State escapes

New York Times  

— Thirteen thoughts on Notre Dame’s epic 17-14 loss to Ohio State, a result that may echo throughout the rest of the season. It’s just that everything after that horizontal Egbuka run felt like Notre Dame and Ohio State were playing at different speeds. Three players accounted for all five of Notre Dame’s third-down conversions against Ohio State: Gi’Brian Payne, …

No. 6 Ohio State plunges for touchdown with 1 second left to beat No. 9 Notre Dame 17-14
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 6 Ohio State plunges for touchdown with 1 second left to beat No. 9 Notre Dame 17-14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! What McCord didn’t realize was that Notre Dame only had 10 players on the field for the final two plays from the Irish 1-yard line — an incompletion in the end zone to Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trayanum’s decisive run that sent Buckeyes players streaming onto …

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