Notre Dame beats the flu, Penn State on miraculous last-second field goal to advance to national championship
2 months, 1 week ago

Notre Dame beats the flu, Penn State on miraculous last-second field goal to advance to national championship

Daily Mail  

A flu outbreak among Notre Dame players proved insignificant at Thursday's Orange Bowl in Miami, where the seventh-seeded Fighting Irish pulled out a miraculous 27-24 win over No. The win is even more remarkable considering Leonard missed much of Notre Dame's final drive of the first half while being evaluated for a concussion, Irish coach Marcus Freeman told ESPN. Mitch Jeter of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after kicking a game-winning field goal Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24 in the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday Mitch Jeter #98 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates with Pat Coogan #78 after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions 27-24 in the Capital One Orange Bowl Leonard took a big hit and got a big scare. Dani Dennis-Sutton #33 of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts after tackling Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter Leonard said a halftime speech from Freeman was critical. Leonard went into the medical tent on the Notre Dame sideline with about two minutes left in the half after a play where he was hit by Penn State's Durant and Dvon J-Thomas.

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Notre Dame escapes with 55-54 victory over Pittsburgh in 1st round of ACC Tournament
1 week, 2 days ago

Notre Dame escapes with 55-54 victory over Pittsburgh in 1st round of ACC Tournament

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nikita Konstantynovskyi scored with a tip-in in the final minute and Tae Davis hit 1 of 2 free throws with 0.5 seconds left after a controversial foul to help Notre Dame rally for a 55-54 victory over Pittsburgh on Tuesday in the …

Hidalgo, No. 6 Notre Dame take over down stretch to beat Cal 73-64 in ACC quarterfinals
1 week, 6 days ago

Hidalgo, No. 6 Notre Dame take over down stretch to beat Cal 73-64 in ACC quarterfinals

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 6 Notre Dame took over down the stretch to beat California 73-64 on Friday night in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. Olivia Miles added 14 points and six assists for the second-seeded Fighting Irish, the tournament’s reigning champion. That earned them a …

No. 1 Notre Dame rolls past Miami 82-42, remains perfect in ACC
1 month ago

No. 1 Notre Dame rolls past Miami 82-42, remains perfect in ACC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 Notre Dame rolled past Miami 82-42 on Thursday night. Takeaways Notre Dame: The Irish, who entered the game 15th nationally in field goal percentage defense this season, forced Miami into a 3-for-24 start from the field. The Irish jumped out to a 10-0 lead, …

Hidalgo scores 19 points as No. 1 Notre Dame uses strong second half to beat No. 11 Duke 64-49
1 month ago

Hidalgo scores 19 points as No. 1 Notre Dame uses strong second half to beat No. 11 Duke 64-49

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 Notre Dame used a strong second half to beat No. Notre Dame outscored Duke 21-8 in the third quarter for a 50-35 lead. Both teams struggled in the second quarter, but Notre Dame surged ahead in the final two minutes for the two-point halftime …

Olivia Miles’ 8 3-pointers matches a team record as No. 2 Notre Dame knocks off Pitt 88-57
1 month, 1 week ago

Olivia Miles’ 8 3-pointers matches a team record as No. 2 Notre Dame knocks off Pitt 88-57

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PITTSBURGH — Olivia Miles tied a Notre Dame record with eight 3-pointers and scored 28 points, leading the second-ranked Fighting Irish to an 88-57 win over Pittsburgh on Thursday night. Notre Dame won its 17th consecutive game, the second-longest streak in the nation behind undefeated …

Ohio State outlasts Notre Dame in CFP championship game
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ohio State outlasts Notre Dame in CFP championship game

China Daily  

Head coach Ryan Day and JT Tuimoloau of the Ohio State Buckeyes hoist the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday in Atlanta, Georgia. GETTY IMAGES/AFP ATLANTA — Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre …

Ohio State outlasts Notre Dame in CFP championship game
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ohio State outlasts Notre Dame in CFP championship game

China Daily  

Head coach Ryan Day and JT Tuimoloau of the Ohio State Buckeyes hoist the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday in Atlanta, Georgia. GETTY IMAGES/AFP ATLANTA — Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre …

Ohio State outlasts Notre Dame in CFP championship game
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ohio State outlasts Notre Dame in CFP championship game

China Daily  

Head coach Ryan Day and JT Tuimoloau of the Ohio State Buckeyes hoist the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday in Atlanta, Georgia. GETTY IMAGES/AFP ATLANTA — Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre …

Notre Dame’s Leonard can’t keep do-it-all pace set in monstrous opening drive of loss to Ohio State
2 months ago

Notre Dame’s Leonard can’t keep do-it-all pace set in monstrous opening drive of loss to Ohio State

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Riley Leonard opened the national championship game with a do-it-all drive that made it appear the Notre Dame quarterback could win the title by himself. He had 18 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown in Notre Dame’s 27-24 Orange Bowl win over Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal. When Judkins’ 70-yard run set up his …

Ohio State Wins 1st National Title Since 2014, Outlasting Notre Dame In CFP Championship Game
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2 months ago

Ohio State Wins 1st National Title Since 2014, Outlasting Notre Dame In CFP Championship Game

Huff Post  

ATLANTA — Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish. When Quinshon Judkins, a transfer from Mississippi who highlighted Ohio State’s judicious use of the ever-growing portal, busted a 70-yard run …

Ohio State holds off Notre Dame to win its first national title since 2014
2 months ago

Ohio State holds off Notre Dame to win its first national title since 2014

LA Times  

Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nail-biter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish. Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins carries the ball against Notre Dame in the second half of the national championship game. × Highlights …

Notre Dame prepares for powerful Ohio State defense in national championship game
2 months ago

Notre Dame prepares for powerful Ohio State defense in national championship game

Associated Press  

— Quarterback Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame offense have faced a fierce gauntlet of defenses in their path to the College Football Playoff title game. Notre Dame and Ohio State meet Monday night in Atlanta for the 12-team format’s first national championship game. “Penn State was a really hard playing team … very physical up front in the way …

Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State
2 months, 1 week ago

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 …

Ohio State defeats Texas in Cotton Bowl, will face Notre Dame for national title
2 months, 1 week ago

Ohio State defeats Texas in Cotton Bowl, will face Notre Dame for national title

LA Times  

Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins runs past Texas defensive back Malik Muhammad during the second half of the Buckeyes’ 28-14 win in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate that he returned 83 yards for a clinching score as Ohio State beat Texas 28-14 …

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard's stunning girlfriend goes viral ahead of CFP against Penn State
2 months, 1 week ago

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard's stunning girlfriend goes viral ahead of CFP against Penn State

Daily Mail  

As Riley Leonard beams before the nation in the college football playoffs, his girlfriend, Molly Walding, has drawn the attention of the masses. Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will compete in the playoff semi-final as they star in the Orange Bowl against Penn State on Thursday evening. Following Notre Dame's Sugar Bowl win over Georgia on January 2, …

Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller to reach national title game
2 months, 1 week ago

Notre Dame defeats Penn State in Orange Bowl thriller to reach national title game

LA Times  

Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of the Fighting Irish’s 27-24 win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl on Friday. A few seconds later, Gray and Notre Dame found themselves with a spot in the national title game after a thrill-a-minute 27-24 victory over Penn State on Thursday night in the …

How Notre Dame topped Penn State in Orange Bowl Playoff thriller to earn national title shot
2 months, 1 week ago

How Notre Dame topped Penn State in Orange Bowl Playoff thriller to earn national title shot

New York Times  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Drew Allar’s first two interceptions didn’t count. “But I should have just thrown it away.” Mitch Jeter, who missed two field goals in Notre Dame’s only loss of the season to Northern Illinois, subsequently booted the game-winning 41-yard field goal to send the Irish back to the national championship game for the first time in 12 …

A trip to the CFP title game is on the line when Notre Dame and Penn State meet in the Orange Bowl
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2 months, 1 week ago

A trip to the CFP title game is on the line when Notre Dame and Penn State meet in the Orange Bowl

Associated Press  

DANIA BEACH, Fla. — It’s been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football’s mountaintop as national champions. The Irish and Nittany Lions face off in the Orange Bowl on Thursday night, the first of two College Football Playoff semifinal games; the other is Friday when Texas takes on Ohio State. “Obviously, you don’t get …

Penn State faces Notre Dame with trip to the national title game on the line
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2 months, 1 week ago

Penn State faces Notre Dame with trip to the national title game on the line

Associated Press  

3 Notre Dame vs. No. 5 Penn State, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Notre Dame by 1 1/2. The winning coach, either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, will have the chance to become the first Black coach to win a national title at college football’s highest level. Facts & figures Leonard has 34 …

Penn State, Notre Dame arrive at Orange Bowl with a bigger game in mind
2 months, 1 week ago

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 …

Notre Dame and Penn State will renew a long-dormant rivalry in a CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Notre Dame and Penn State will renew a long-dormant rivalry in a CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — No. “Running game and defense travels; that’s going to show up throughout a season,” Penn State coach James Franklin said. That’s going to show up when you’re trying to at the end of the game.” In the Fiesta Bowl, Penn State outgained Boise State on the ground, 216 yards to 108. “Got great leadership, great players, and …

Controversial ex-NFL star Antonio Brown uses vile racial slur to describe Notre Dame player Charles Du
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Controversial ex-NFL star Antonio Brown uses vile racial slur to describe Notre Dame player Charles Du

Daily Mail  

Former NFL player Antonio Brown has come under fire after branding Notre Dame football player Charles Du a 'ch**k'. Former wide receiver Brown reposted the video on his own account and wrote alongside it: 'Ch**k of the Day' The 36-year-old, who has a history of controversial antics on social media, added: 'A Legend… got an NIL deal for this kid' …

Georgia’s Kirby Smart defends aggressive but ill-fated play calls in CFP loss to Notre Dame
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Georgia’s Kirby Smart defends aggressive but ill-fated play calls in CFP loss to Notre Dame

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Locked in a defensive struggle in which neither team gained 300 yards, Georgia coach Kirby Smart made an aggressive but ill-fated decision late in the first half of the Sugar Bowl. 3 Fighting Irish went on to win the College Football Playoff quarterfinal 23-10, ending Smart’s bid for his third national title with the Bulldogs. I don’t …

Notre Dame stuns Georgia in an emotional Sugar Bowl
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

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

No. 5 Penn State bottles up Jeanty, beats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta Bowl
2 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 5 Penn State bottles up Jeanty, beats No. 8 Boise State 31-14 in Fiesta Bowl

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 8 Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl on Tuesday …

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

How Penn State dashed SMU’s Cinderella dreams with ease: Takeaways from a Playoff rout
3 months ago

How Penn State dashed SMU’s Cinderella dreams with ease: Takeaways from a Playoff rout

New York Times  

By Audrey Snyder, Chris Vannini and Justin Williams No. Penn State’s offense struggled early on a windy, frigid day in Happy Valley, but two pick sixes by linebackers Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas off of SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings gave the Nittany Lions a 14-0 lead in a game that turned into a blowout soon after in front of an …

Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener
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3 months ago

Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener

LA Times  

Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca points to to fans as he celebrates an interception return for a touchdown against SMU on Saturday in a College Football Playoff first-round game. Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. …

Hidalgo scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68
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3 months, 1 week ago

Hidalgo scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Notre Dame forced UConn into 3-of-16 shooting from 3-point range, while the Fighting Irish were 10 for 18 behind the arc. Takeaways Notre Dame: Liza Karlen, a 6-foot-2 forward, suited up for the Fighting Irish for the first time since suffering a left ankle sprain …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Shocking moment Notre Dame star Rylie Mills sucker-punches opponent in the face... and escapes punishment
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shocking moment Notre Dame star Rylie Mills sucker-punches opponent in the face... and escapes punishment

Daily Mail  

This is the moment Notre Dame defensive lineman Rylie Mills put the Fighting in Fighting Irish with a shocking sucker-punch of his USC opponent on Saturday. With the score at 7-0 Notre Dame and with USC in the red zone, Fighting Irish lineman - and team captain - Mills aimed a shocking punch at rival Emmanuel Pregnon. Rylie Mills turns …

USC pushes No. 5 Notre Dame, but fall to Irish after disastrous fourth quarter
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

How Penn State kept Playoff plans intact with 3 fourth-down conversions on final drive
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How Penn State kept Playoff plans intact with 3 fourth-down conversions on final drive

New York Times  

MINNEAPOLIS — Quarterback Drew Allar retreated to the sideline Saturday where his offensive linemen were already seated with their helmets off. 4 Penn State clinging to a 1-point lead in its eventual 26-25 win at Minnesota with 3:47 remaining, the Nittany Lions’ punt team took the field. Penn State’s path to hosting a College Football Playoff game was about to …

Hail Flutie: BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Miracle in Miami
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hail Flutie: BC celebrates 40th anniversary of Miracle in Miami

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOSTON — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it …

Penn State makes right calls late to escape Minnesota, close in on Playoff bid: Takeaways
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Penn State makes right calls late to escape Minnesota, close in on Playoff bid: Takeaways

New York Times  

4 Penn State was on upset alert all day Saturday, but it escaped Minnesota with a 26-25 win to stay in strong position for a College Football Playoff bid. pic.twitter.com/n2t8kHrG4T — CBS Sports College Football 🏈 November 23, 2024 Penn State fell behind 10-0 in the first half, but it overcame special teams miscues and got a stellar game from …

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

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette
4 months ago

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette

New York Times  

Penn State enjoyed another stress-free Saturday and remains in a favorable position to host a first-round College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium. On one play, Warren lined up under center on third-and-short, but center Nick Dawkins snapped the ball through Warren’s legs to quarterback Drew Allar. He is tied with Pat Freiermuth for the most career touchdowns by a …

Riley Leonard runs for 2 TDs, throws a TD pass and No. 10 Notre Dame routs Florida State 52-3
4 months, 1 week ago

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 …

USC football final thoughts: Dissecting another frustrating Trojans’ loss
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Drew Allar throws TD, runs for another as No. 7 Penn State beats UCLA 27-11
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Drew Allar throws TD, runs for another as No. 7 Penn State beats UCLA 27-11

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Playing without star running back Nick Singleton, Tyler Warren caught a touchdown pass in the last minute of the first half and Kaytron Allen ran one in from 1-yard out in the third quarter. Ryan Barker made two field goals and the Penn State defense turned …

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

Are Riley Leonard’s legs enough for Notre Dame? Takeaways after Irish win vs. Miami (OH)
6 months ago

Are Riley Leonard’s legs enough for Notre Dame? Takeaways after Irish win vs. Miami (OH)

New York Times  

17 Notre Dame shrugged off a slow start and pulled away to easily avoid another MAC upset, beating Miami 28-3 on Saturday. It’s hard to know if Notre Dame will get it, even after Leonard’s 38-yard go route to Beaux Collins just before halftime relieved some of the pressure inside Notre Dame Stadium. Gray delivers opposite Morrison Miami wanted no …

Northern Illinois stuns No. 5 Notre Dame 16-14 with field goal in final minute
6 months, 1 week 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. 7 Notre Dame pulls away late to beat No. 20 Texas A&M 23-13
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Hidalgo scores 25, Citron adds 15 and No. 18 Notre Dame women top Miami 70-59
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Steve Angeli throws for 3 TDs, No. 15 Notre Dame beats No. 21 Oregon State 40-8 in Sun Bowl
1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Angeli throws for 3 TDs, No. 15 Notre Dame beats No. 21 Oregon State 40-8 in Sun Bowl

Associated Press  

EL PASO, Texas — Steve Angeli passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns, guiding No. It’s a pleasure to coach them.” Oregon State, which finished the season on a three-game losing streak, had three starters opt out and four others enter the transfer portal — including starting quarterback D.J. That score at 6:02 of the fourth quarter cut Notre Dame’s …

Audric Estimé scores 4 TDs, No. 17 Notre Dame routs Stanford 56-23
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Michigan-Penn State rewatch: Sherrone Moore’s throwback play-calling paid off
1 year, 4 months ago

Michigan-Penn State rewatch: Sherrone Moore’s throwback play-calling paid off

New York Times  

A strange irony of Michigan’s season is that Sherrone Moore’s first game as a head coach was also Michigan’s worst offensive performance of the year. Early in the game, Michigan’s offensive line was struggling to slow down Penn State’s pass rush. On the second series, Penn State’s Chop Robinson blew by right tackle Karsen Barnhart and hit McCarthy almost immediately, …

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