Howard Cross III

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on what tweaks we might see with Notre Dame's defense this spring, what Jordan Botelho needs to get his groove back as a pass rusher, why Howard Cross had a good NFL Combine without even being there, and more

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

2 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on the returning production for Notre Dame and their opponents in 2024, on ND's dynamic duo at DT, on the youth at linebacker, and more

Leonard believes Notre Dame is the ideal place to achieve "my dream of playing in the NFL”

2 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

If not for injuries, the new Fighting Irish transfer quarterback is likely already preparing for the upcoming draft. The 6-4 Leonard sees South Bend as the “best place” to prove he’s still a first-round talent.

Notre Dame Roster Review | Defensive Tackle

2 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Even with the status of Gabriel Rubio, the Irish are in a good position at defensive tackle

One Thought | Notre Dame Defensive Line

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

We begin a new exercise following Notre Dame's 10-3 campaign.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

3 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on the jump Notre Dame needs to make on offense to be a CFP contender, the increase in draftable talent on the roster, the new members of the 200 Snap Club, and more

Friday’s Sun Bowl to provide a glimpse of Notre Dame’s future defense

3 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

“This is the starting point for a very great year,” Howard Cross III said. “I was talking to my dad, if you want to go into the season being that guy, this is where you prove to everybody that you can compete with the best.”

Notre Dame Players Excited for Opportunity in Sun Bowl

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, tight end Eli Raridon, defensive lineman Howard Cross III, and cornerback Jaden Mickey spoke before practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Oregon State in the Sun Bowl.

Al Golden Notebook | Sun Bowl Week

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke ahead of Tuesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Oregon State.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

4 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on the right time to judge a recruiting class, the lack of hits in O-line recruiting from 2018-2020, and my thoughts on Mike Denbrock

Notre Dame DL Howard Cross III Returning for 2024 Season

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III has announced he will return to school for the 2024 season.

Notre Dame’s portal needs: Which positions might Marcus Freeman bolster with transfers?

4 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

The fall transfer period officially begins on Monday, Dec. 4. The Fighting Irish will look to address plenty of potential needs for the 2024 season.

Marcus Freeman addresses Xavier Watts skipping senior day festivities, NBC extension

5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

Does that mean the senior safety will return in 2024? Also, Notre Dame’s head coach discusses the on-the-field benefits of the NBC broadcast deal.

Part I: Which Members of Notre Dame's Current Cast Will Return for 2024 Sequel?

5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

What famous movie scenes can be used to preview the upcoming Fighting Irish offseason, which is sure to be rife with tricky roster management decisions and one or two contentious departures?

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

5 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

How Notre Dame's 2023 defense compares to best Irish defenses in recent history, why the pressure rate has been so critical to elite pass defense, the surprising explosiveness of the ND offense, and more

Howard Cross III Believes Notre Dame Defense Set New Standard

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III believes the performance against USC set a new tone for the Irish defense and one that will show over the final four games of the regular season.

Video | DL Howard Cross III on USC Performance, Bye Week, Pitt & Boubacar Traore

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III spoke following practice earlier this week as the Irish prepare for Pitt.

Notre Dame Preparing For Familiar Faces on Saturday

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame is preparing for a dog fight with Pittsburgh on Saturday as Pat Narduzzi is known for mucking it up, but the Irish will also face three former players who rocked the blue and gold.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

6 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Notre Dame getting back to who Marcus Freeman wants them to be against USC, why there is hope for a bounce back from the offense (in this game), on the improvement from the D-line, and more

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

6 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Notre Dame's improvement at the halfway point of the season, on Al Golden's defense against top receivers, a stat that pops out from PFF, and more