Notre Dame Displays DL’s Depth, Pass-Rush Potential in Blue-Gold Game
Six different Fighting Irish defensive linemen registered a sack on Saturday, including a host of young players hungry to break out on Saturdays this fall.
Exciting Possibilities for Notre Dame with "Big Dime"
Notre Dame worked on their "Big Dime" sub-package at practice on Saturday and we had an exciting preview of the possibilities this fall
Notre Dame Full Practice Report | Defense
Notre Dame held their only open full practice to the media and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama has a full report on the Notre Dame defense
New Beginnings: Two Positions Where Notre Dame Needs Playmakers to Emerge this Spring
The Fighting Irish need players to step up at wide receiver and along the defensive line for the program to reach its potential on offense and defense heading into the summer.
Notre Dame Roster Review | Defensive Tackle
Notre Dame has the most uncertainty it's had with defensive tackle depth in several years and need some inexperienced players to step up this fall
Video | Notre Dame DL Howard Cross III on Health, Zeke Correll, Finals & Gator Bowl
Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III spoke following practice as the Irish prepare for the Gator Bowl.
Notre Dame's Defense Will Be Tested By Injury Bug and Stanford Scheme
Notre Dame will be down Bo Bauer for the rest of the season, but the Irish hope to have two starters back on the defensive side of the ball for Saturday's game against Stanford.
6 Thoughts on a Thursday
Thoughts on playing up to the standard of recent Notre Dame defenses, the importance of Howard Cross at DT, the pace of the ND offense, and more
How Notre Dame Builds Depth for the Future along the Defensive Line
Jacob Lacey's departure will provide Gabriel Rubio, Chris Smith and Jason Onye with increased roles, but there are still several young and talented defensive linemen who may never see the field in 2022.
Howard Cross III and Notre Dame Confident Heading to Chapel Hill
The stress of getting the first win of the year is off the back of Notre Dame and it could lead to the Fighting Irish playing loose in Chapel Hill.
Al Golden Notebook | September 20th
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Tuesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for North Carolina.
How Al Golden Hopes to Take the Notre Dame Defense From Above Average to Elite Again
In the first two contests of the season, the Notre Dame defense gave up a respectable 20 points per game, but for the team to orchestrate a turnaround after an 0-2 start, the defense must be better than average.
Howard Cross III and Notre Dame DL Embracing Ramped Up Competition with OL
Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III has embraced being pushed mentally and physically during the offseason and the start of preseason camp.
Will Notre Dame's Defensive Line Ascend to Even Greater Heights in 2022?
This fall, the Notre Dame defensive line is ready to level up and could even set a program record for sacks in a season.
6 Thoughts on a Thursday
Thoughts on Notre Dame being a program driven by the O and D-line, why Jayden Thomas getting reps with the ones is notable, what an NBC deal with the B1G could mean for Notre Dame's prime time games, and more
Fall Camp Preview | Defensive Tackle
With a healthy Jayson Ademilola back, it's a deep and talented group. There should be a lot of great competition for spots in fall camp
Video | Notre Dame DL Howard Cross III High on New Staff, Early Enrollees
Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III spoke on his big spring, but also the transition to a new defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.
Notre Dame's Young Defensive Linemen Impressing
It's early, but Notre Dame's young defensive linemen have turned heads this spring.
Al Washington weighs in on 'great' Notre Dame D-line, striving for more
The FIghting Irish's defensive line coach met with media Tuesday morning and went in-depth on his position group, who's impressing, their versatility and more:
6 Thoughts on a Thursday
Thoughts on Howard Cross taking advantage of his opportunity at 3-tech this spring, the flashes from the early enrollees on defense, and more