Paul Moala

Irish 'injury train' has too many aboard; Kelly talks Watts' new spot

1 mo ago by John Brice

It's less than a week into the season, and Notre Dame is dealing with a handful of significant injuries, including multiple players lost for the season. Brian Kelly updates the status of several injured players, talks Lawrence Keys III's exit from the program and Xavier Watts' new spot.

Brian Kelly Notebook | 9.9

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly spoke for the final time before Saturday's game against Toledo.

Kelly sees leadership, players' buy-in shine in FSU win; injury updates

1 mo ago by John Brice

Brian Kelly praised his team's leadership all camp and saw it on display Sunday night. He'll need more as the Irish deal with a season-ending injury to Paul Moala, the second linebacker already lost for the year, and additional bumps and bruises.

Notre Dame's noisy practices set stage for Doerer; injury, replay notes

1 mo ago by John Brice

Notre Dame kicker Jonathan Doerer had been subjected to the Florida State 'war chant' and blaring loud music throughout the Irish's preparation. So he was ready. Brian Kelly also updates injury status of Blake Fisher and others, plus talks flags and replays.

Liufau out for season, Bertrand steps in; more Notre Dame-FSU notes

1 mo ago by John Brice

Brian Kelly revealed that Marist Liufau is going to be lost for the season due to a leg injury that required surgery Monday morning, following up on the news last week from Matt Freeman that Liufau had suffered a serious injury. JD Bertrand steps in. He's had a good camp:

Video | Brian Kelly Discusses Marist Liufau, Rover & JD Bertrand

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly spoke on Monday afternoon.

Notre Dame Practice Observations | August 24

2 mo 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 Deep at Linebacker

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame's linebacker corps is talented and deep once again.

Brian Kelly Notebook | 6.7

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly spoke before his Kelly Cares event at the Lost Dunes Golf Course on Monday morning.

Friday Leftovers

4 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Paul Moala, FSU's and UNC's O-line, and a wild card to watch that impressed me in the spring game

Post-Spring Position Outlook | Linebacker

4 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame is losing a Butkus Award winner, but could be collectively better at linebacker in 2021

DBs relish Freeman's system; ND's health, Transfer Portal updates

6 mo ago by John Brice

Notre Dame's secondary is embracing the press, in-your-face system of new coordinator Marcus Freeman. The Irish also are getting some key players closer to returning, head coach Brian Kelly said. Kelly also shared the Irish's NCAA Transfer Portal approach:

Moala on the mend: Irish LB ahead of pace for return

6 mo ago by John Brice

Notre Dame's Paul Moala suffered an Achilles injury that required surgery less than six months ago. He's well ahead of pace in his quest to return as a key part of the Fighting Irish defense in 2021.

More on Freeman's Philosophy

6 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

After Paul Moala and Bo Bauer spoke with the media, we learned more about Marcus Freeman's scheme and philosophy and how it differs from Clark Lea's

Video | Notre Dame LB Paul Moala Discusses Freeman & Rehab

6 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame linebacker Paul Moala spoke following Saturday's practice.

Brian Kelly Notebook | 3.27

7 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly spoke following the first practice of the spring.

Position Outlook | Linebacker

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

The Irish lose a Butkus Award winner, but Marcus Freeman will inherit plenty of talent and experience at the linebacker position

Brian Kelly Notebook | 10.12

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly kicked off Louisville week on Monday afternoon.

Brian Kelly Notebook | Florida State Win

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly spoke following the win over Florida State.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on college football "free agency" with more grad transfers, the one trait great modern quarterbacks have in common, and more