Howard Cross III

Notre Dame's Defense Will Be Tested By Injury Bug and Stanford Scheme

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

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

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

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

1 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

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

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

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

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

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

2 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

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

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

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?

3 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

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

3 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

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

4 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

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

7 mo ago by Matt Freeman

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

8 mo ago by Matt Freeman

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

8 mo ago by John Brice

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

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Howard Cross taking advantage of his opportunity at 3-tech this spring, the flashes from the early enrollees on defense, and more

Huge Opportunity Awaits Gabriel Rubio

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

An injury to Aidan Keanaaina opens up an opportunity for Gabriel Rubio to step forward in 2021

Spring Ball Preview | Defensive Tackle

9 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame has some things to figure out at defensive tackle this spring, but they also have plenty of experienced players returning

Defensive Notebook | Kyle Hamilton and Howard Cross III

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Kyle Hamilton and Howard Cross III spoke following Tuesday's practice.

Notre Dame Practice Observations | August 24

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame opened up a short window for the media to watch the start of practice and these are ISD's Jamie Uyeyama's observations

Notre Dame Fall Camp | Uyeyama's August 19 Practice Report

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

There were plenty of standouts from today's practice including Rylie Mills

Film Don't Lie | Donovan Hinish

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Kurt Hinish become a multi-year starter, got better every year, and set a tone up front with his level of play and work ethic. Donovan has the potential to have that same kind of impact at Notre Dame