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#NotreDame football’s summer O-line intrigue, injury updates, offensive depth chart battles ☘️
Here's what trusted sources are saying about Kedren Young, Quincy Porter, Charles Jagusah and multiple competitions that could shape ND's season. 👀
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CBS’ game between No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame on Saturday is the highest-rated CFB game on any network this season (avg metered market rating/share of 6.2/13). Also the highest on CBS in September since 2013 (Alabama vs Texas A&M).
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#NotreDame coach Marcus Freeman said his team navigated well the stricter COVID protocols and that the entire roster will be available for Saturday's Fiesta Bowl.
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The ABC crew for #NotreDame at USC, Saturday night (7:30 ET) is Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe.
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BREAKING: Mike Denbrock expected to be named #NotreDame Football's next offensive coordinator
Architect of the nation's No. 1 scoring offense/total offense agrees to leave LSU for a 3rd tour of duty with ND.
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Michael Floyd opens up on sobriety, #NotreDame memories, coaching stories and his new purpose
“We're all going through this walk of life differently. But if you could just help someone, it can make a big difference.” — Michael Floyd
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The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl between Notre Dame and Oregon State sold out in one day.
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“Dexter never once thought about leaving and going somewhere else after he was suspended. No. No. No. Dexter’s been taught to take responsibility for anything that he does. He did that, and he did it well.” — Cheryl Williams
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One of my favorite storylines to cover on all my time of covering #NotreDame Football. Made an unselfish move to defense when the Irish desperately needed him on that side of the ball, and looked what it turned into. Inspired by his parents. Kudos.
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One of the most impactful players I've covered in my career, including how he raises the level of play of his teammates. And yeah, that one third-place Heisman Trophy vote he received ... was mine.
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Former DC Clark Lea led #NotreDame to 3 consecutive seasons in the top 15 nationally in scoring defense (13th-12th-14th) for the first time in five decades. His successor, Marcus Freeman, has the Irish sitting at No. 11 at the end of ND's regular season.
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#NotreDame has faced Nos. 1 and 2 so far and held them to a combined 56 yards on 29 carries.
2021 NFL Draft: RB rankings
1. Travis Etienne, Clemson
2. Javonte Williams, UNC
3. Najee Harris, Alabama
4. Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis
5. Khalil Herbert, VA Tech
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Big-time broadcast crew for Notre Dame at North Carolina on Friday (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline)
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New #NotreDame head football coach Marcus Freeman will be joining NBCSN's Notre Dame hockey coverage tonight for an interview. It will be during the 1st intermission of ND vs. Ohio State (so in the 8-8:15ish p.m. range ET).
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Just talked to a source who told me whether #NotreDame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees stays or goes, it will not be based on finances. In other words, Notre Dame will match whatever Alabama offers if Rees is indeed offered the job with the Crimson Tide.
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Oldest son of #NotreDame head football coach Marcus Freeman makes a big impression at the Indiana State Wrestling Meet. The 182-pounder is the highest-finishing freshman in Penn High School history.
Vinny Freeman falls 7-4 and finishes a phenomenal freshman year in 6th place! #KingsmenStrong
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Marcus Freeman said he meets with former All-American Jerome Bettis once a week to pick his brain. Bettis is on campus this semester finishing his degree.
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"He really loves these kids. He loves Notre Dame, and he wants to be here. And so I just kind of took a deep breath, and I knew he’s going to go after this job. Not for himself — but for these guys.” — Joanna Freeman
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“Nothing is guaranteed until you step on that field. So I was like, ‘I’m not really worried about NIL. Just talk to me about education.’ I love the game too much just to think about the money of it.” — ND recruit @8_franchise
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After a night of milestones, #NotreDame tight end Michael Mayer wakes up Sunday leading all Power 5 tight ends in receptions per game (5.8) and receiving yards per game (69.8).
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In a pre-Christmas catchup turned heart-to-heart talk, Louis Nix III, who had rattled off answers to both routine and profound questions, had a deep one of his own.
“Do you think I mattered?” he asked.
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#NotreDame CB @julianlove27 wakes up today 1st nationally in pass breakups (8), tied for 1st in pass defended per game (ints. + PBUs) at 2.7, and tied for 3rd in fumbled recovered (2).
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Looking at both sides of a painful #NotreDame locker room aftermath
What can be learned from a CFP postgame policy in Atlanta that went sideways following an Irish title game loss?
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#NotreDame redshirt freshman QB CJ Carr wakes up Sunday ranked No. 3 nationally in pass efficiency, behind only OSU's Julian Sayin and Indiana's Fernando Mendoza. His 176.8 rating is 15 points higher than the Irish single-season record shared by Jimmy Clausen and Bob Williams.
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Jordan Botelho’s surprise return to the #NotreDame pass rush is scary in all the right ways
“The work he’s put in to put himself in a position, physically and mentally, to help this football team just shows you his commitment to this football team.” — Marcus Freeman
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#NotreDame wakes up Sunday with the No. 1 pass-efficiency defense in the 130-team FBS.
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BREAKING: Rivals100 RB Javian Osborne commits to Notre Dame football's 2026 class
Osborne becomes 14th commitment to Notre Dame's second-ranked class
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The following FBS teams have held each of their opponents to 27 points or fewer this season:
Fresno State
Notre Dame
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#NotreDame football parts ways with WRs coach Chansi Stuckey
"No [does not affect recruitment], not at all. It sucks, but I’m at ND for bigger [reasons] than the staff." — WR recruit Cam Williams
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Amid reports #NotreDame offensive coordinator @CoachChipLong might be leaving for a job at Alabama, a source close to the situation just confirmed to me he is indeed remaining at #NotreDame.
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Finals stats from ND-Clemson. Irish outrush Clemson 209-34 and hold ACC's all-time rusher, Travis Etienne to 28 yards on 18 carries.
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Brian Kelly's face was priceless when Syracuse marched out the kicker for a field goal try with less than 20 seconds left in a 36-0 game.
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BREAKING: Four-star DT Tiki Hola commits to #NotreDame football's 2026 class
Hola becomes first defensive tackle in Notre Dame's second-ranked class
Story via @TJamesND
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Remember Northern Illinois? Huskies just rallied to win the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, 28-20 in 2OTs, over Fresno State. NIU finishes 8-5.
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#NotreDame freshman Jack Findlay retired all 7 Texas batters he faced Friday night. In five NCAA Tournament appearances, he has a win and four saves, covering 12 2/3 innings. He's given up 3 hits, four walks, 1 run for an 0.71 ERA while striking out 14.
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Some very good news for @CoachBrianKelly and #NotreDame football for 2019:
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Two areas of emphasis this offseason for #NotreDame defensive coordinator Al Golden was improving red-zone defense and turnovers gained. The Irish have gone from 109th to 2nd in RZ defense and 98th to a tie for 3rd in turnovers gained.
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#NotreDame QB CJ Carr's pass-efficiency rating climbed to 181.1 after Saturday's 56-13 win at Ark. That's 10th nationally, 1 spot behind former ND recruiting storyline/current Oregon QB Dante Moore (183.5). Carr's rating is 20 points higher than the single-season school record.
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"I didn’t know Notre Dame was like this. I didn’t know it was a great place to be, smiles everywhere, great people and just being around smart people as well, on and off the field. It’s definitely a different vibe.” — Devyn Ford
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Former #NotreDame RB Josh Adams with a team-high 84 yards on 22 carries with a TD for the Eagles today in their 25-22 win over the New York Giants.
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Notre Dame's Gator Bowl victory had a little bit of everything. But, most importantly, there was vindication for those who stayed and believed, and the potential to ascend for those who return.
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My column for the night owls:
#NotreDame promoting Marcus Freeman is a calculated gamble; not hiring him was more of one
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“When I get to Notre Dame in June, I’m planning on fighting for a starting spot from week one." — Future #NotreDame WR @TM5IVE (Tobias Merriweather)
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One of the most underrated players in college football. This is a significant return for #NotreDame.
Those who know Notre Dame, no explanation's necessary. Those who don't, no explanation will suffice. - @CoachLouHoltz88
#24 is coming back in ’24.
Let’s get to work.
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Ohio State's elite wide receiver corps will meet up with the nation's top-ranked pass-efficiency defense on Saturday night at #NotreDame Stadium. The Irish finished 41st in 2022.
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That's the third national Coach-of-the-Year award for Marcus Freeman this season/postseason.
The Golden Standard ☘️
Congratulations to Coach Marcus Freeman on being named the Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year
#GoIrish☘️
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Center Pat Coogan gives #NotreDame football something to shout about and dream about
"No matter the people that have left, that have come in, everyone that's at Notre Dame and on his team is really cut from the same cloth. So, it's easy to bond together. It's easy to play for one another."
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Muffet McGraw's statue making a fashion statement today ahead of the sold-out NCAA Tourney matchup at Purcell Pavilion between 3 seed #NotreDame and 6 seed Michigan at 1 ET (on ABC).
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Confirming this report and adding per a source that #NotreDame is expected to make this hire. Big-time get for Marcus Freeman in replacing Deland McCullough.
Sources: Notre Dame is targeting Penn State’s Ja'Juan Seider as the school’s new running backs coach. He’s Penn State’s CO-OC, assistant head coach and running backs coach.
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#NotreDame debuts at No. 2 in the College Football Playoff rankings. That's the highest the Irish have been ranked in the 32 sets of rankings since they started in 2014.
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From NBC Sports ... Former Notre Dame wide receiver Corey Robinson has joined NBC Sports Group as a reporter and digital correspondent, beginning with NBC Sports’ coverage of Super Bowl LIV this week in Miami.
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#NOTREDAME TO OMAHA. Irish take down No. 1 Tennessee, 7-3.
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Ian Book and CJ Carr connection shows how #NotreDame’s past is fueling its future
“I don’t even dive into the film with him unless he wants me to. But I am here to help him kind of handle the Notre Dame quarterback position outside of the classroom, outside of the practice field." — Ian Book
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#NotreDame freshman Dallas Golden shows growing pains, then gains in emergency start for the Irish in 56-30 win over Purdue.
"I told him when he made that interception. That’s delayed gratification. And there is a lot more to come.” — Marcus Freeman
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Amid the turbulence over the #NotreDame defense, QB CJ Carr keeps rising to the occasion
“He’s as solid as any individual I’ve been around." — Marcus Freeman
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#NotreDame Football continues to surge in the national defensive rankings. Irish are in the top 25 in takeaways (2nd), sacks (14th), pass-eff. defense (19th) and third-down defense (25th).
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Who wants to play a team with that resilience, that emotion, that fired up about its future in a potential playoff game?
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Wow 👀
FONG BOMB: Rivals' @SWiltfong_ has logged an expert prediction for Notre Dame to land 4-star QB Teddy Jarrard☘️
Jarrard is the No. 2 QB in the 2027 Rivals300⭐️
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#NotreDame freshman QB CJ Carr quietly ready to go about his business
“I don’t think I’m worried about the depth chart, where I’m at. The goal is to come into the building every day and get one step better."
@insideNDsports Free story
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No. 6 #NotreDame gets No. 2 Ohio State, No. 11 Clemson, No. 14 BYU, No. 18 USC and No. 24 Boston College on its 2022 schedule.
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As expected, Notre Dame (11-1) to face Oklahoma State (11-2) in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. EST in Glendale, Ariz. First-ever meeting between the two schools.
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Talked to CB Shaun Crawford after the Echoes Award Show Friday night about his thoughts about returning to #NotreDame for a 6th year. Said it isn't settled, but sure sounds like he's had a change of heart and is leaning toward coming back if welcomed back.
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#NotreDame TE Kevin Bauman's little brother Alex, catches the go-head TD pass for Tulane, which leads USC 46-45 with 9 seconds left in the Cotton Bowl.
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Son of #NotreDame RBs coach Deland McCullough.
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With two sacks Saturday night against USC, #NotreDame junior DE @IFoskey has 8 for the season and ranks 3rd nationally in sacks per game (1.14) and No. 1 in the Power 5. He is also now on pace to break Justin Tuck's single-season school record (13.5).
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I'll share this from Bob Morton, former #NotreDame O-lineman. This is why we canceled tonight's Into The eNDzone show on YouTube tonight.
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Future #NotreDame linebacker @sneed_jaylen had a strong Under Armour All-American game in Orlando for the losing Legends team (lost 23-17). His five tackles tied for the game high, and he had a fumble recovery.
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Here's the pitching line for freshman Jack Findlay: 5 innings, 1 hit, 0 runs, 2 walks, 4 Ks. #NotreDame off to the College World Series for the 3rd time in school history.
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North Carolina had amassed 500 yards or more in total offense 6 games in a row, 400 or more in 16 straight games. Irish defense holds Tar Heels to 298. No. 2 Irish 31, No. 19 N. Carolina 17. Final from Chapel Hill, N.C.
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Utah crushes Oregon, 38-7, and Notre Dame's postseason path suddenly turns incredibly interesting.
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Can confirm Joe Rudolph is expected to be named Notre Dame's offensive line coach, replacing Harry Hiestand. 247Sports first with the news. Rudolph spent this past season at Va Tech. Made his rep at Wisconsin. Has offensive coordinator experience as well.
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2023 five-star linebacker prospect from Denton, Texas.
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I'll say it again. Before Q, I never knew offensive guard highlights could be so entertaining.
Quenton Nelson's speed and vision are off the charts 😳 @BigQ56
(h/t @BrandonThornNFL)
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#NotreDame junior RB Audric Estimé wakes up Sunday 2nd nationally in rushing yards per game (130.2), 3rd in yards per carry (8.27) and tied for 4th in rushing TDs (5) heading into Saturday night's showdown with Ohio State.
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#NotreDame is 6th in the FBS in total defense as of today. If that holds, that would be the 2nd-highest finish since the last season of the Era of Ara (1974), behind only the 1980 Irish, who were 4th. ... With Watts coming back, ND may be even better in '24.
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More from Syracuse coach Dino Babers:
"I've lost to both of them (Clemson and Notre Dame). I don't think it's fair to talk about them. I will tell you this, though, those, that Notre Dame is better than what people think they are."
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ESPN announces its 30-for-30 "Catholics vs. Convicts" Documentary will debut Dec. 10 at 9 pm ET. Here's the trailer: es.pn/2d0amh6
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"It's a different feeling when you step on campus." — LB Kingstonn Viliamu-Asa on Notre Dame
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#NotreDame 2025 S commit Ivan Taylor arrived Friday for a pivotal official visit in South Bend, with father Ike, as the Irish look to re-establish their strong connection with the four-star prospect.
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Five-star center @kate_koval13 makes it official and signs with #NotreDame WBB
@insideNDsports Free story
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How cool is that?
Aaron Judge hits a home run.
Blue Jays fan catches it.
The fans turns to a young fan wearing an Aaron Judge jersey and gives him the home run ball.
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Notebook: #NotreDame ultra-early enrollees not just along for the CFP ride
Four Irish soon-to-be freshmen taking active roles in practice in helping prep ND for its CFP matchups.
“They have to add value to our program or we're wasting time.” — Marcus Freeman
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What a privilege it was to know Lou for so many years and to get to work along side of him. What a heartbreak to wake up to this news today. Prayers to his loved ones.
We are heartbroken to report that Lou Somogyi passed away yesterday morning at the age of 58. He posted an article just before 9:00 a.m. and went to play tennis. He died of an apparent heart attack after finishing up.
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