2005. That was the last time that the Fighting Irish were able to get a win in Ann Arbor. With another primetime matchup set for Saturday, the 19th ranked Michigan Wolverines are set to host the eighth ranked Fighting Irish. At Notre Dame, Brian Kelly has an 11-1 record when coming off a bye week, […]
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Too Close for Comfort – USC Game Recap
With one big rival behind us, Notre Dame enters it’s bye week ranked eighth in the nation and 5-1 overall after a 30-27 victory over USC on Saturday. But why was the outcome of this game so close? As it has been mentioned, records can be thrown out the window in rivalry games. A now […]
Battle for the Jeweled Shillelagh – USC vs. Notre Dame Preview
It’s rivalry week. The 3-2 Trojans of Souther California are coming to South Bend to take on the 4-1 and ninth ranked Fighting Irish this Saturday and as usual, it will be an exciting matchup. What makes this rivalry so special? Tradition, history, heart, and passion are just a few of the words that the […]
Falcons Struggle to Take Flight – Bowling Green Game Recap
The ninth ranked Fighting Irish recorded their first shutout since 2014 with a 52-0 victory over the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday, improving to 4-1 on the year. As a shutout is not something easily accomplished, this is the third shutout in the Brian Kelly era at Notre Dame. Coming into this game as a […]
VanGorder’s Return to South Bend – Bowling Green vs. Notre Dame Preview
Irish fans will get a taste of some “MACtion” this weekend as the Mid-American Conference opponent, Bowling Green Falcons, come to Notre Dame Stadium to take on the ninth ranked Fighting Irish. Under first year head coach Scot Loeffler, the Falcons are arriving with a 1-3 record coming off a 42 point loss two weeks […]
Sack Attack! Virginia Game Recap
Responsible for eight sacks and one touchdown, the Irish defense lead the way over the Virginia Cavaliers this past weekend with a final score of 35-20. Although it wasn’t the most visually appealing first half, Notre Dame was able to come out with another victory, extending their win streak, and improving to 3-1 on the […]
A Season Defining Game – Virginia vs. Notre Dame Preview
“Our team will define who they are this week because they are coming off a game where they were disappointed in their performance and now they have a chance to do something about it […] a bounce back situation defines who you are.” This is what Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly had to say […]
Heavyweight Fight Round 2 – Georgia Game Recap
Respect. One major aspect gained during this past weekend’s game in Athens, Georgia was respect for the Notre Dame football program. Coming away from a 23-17 loss in front of the largest crowd in Sanford Stadium, the Irish proved that they could hang with the elites in college football. This was a heavyweight fight with […]
The “Dog Days” of Fall – Notre Dame vs. Georgia Preview
The most anticipated matchup on the Notre Dame football schedule has arrived. As the second game of the home and home series, the Irish travel down to Athens, Georgia to take on the Georgia Bulldogs this weekend in primetime. With the average ticket price now up to $611 to get into this game, Saturday’s matchup […]
Irish Newcomers Stepping Up – New Mexico Game Recap
A convincing 66-14 victory over the New Mexico Lobos is exactly what the Irish needed in their second game of the season and first game in front of the Notre Dame faithful in South Bend this weekend. For the first time in the program’s history, the Irish were able to cover a 30+ point spread […]