Thoughts on why the second year players are the ones to watch closely in the spring game, the discrepancy between offensive and defensive players from the 2021 recruiting class, the 200 snap club, and more

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

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 has the most uncertainty it's had with defensive tackle depth in several years and need some inexperienced players to step up this fall

Thoughts on absences on both teams make the Gator Bowl unpredictable (and more interesting), on why 3rd down is going to the best way to evaluate Tyler Buchner, on how Notre Dame's staff planning ahead in recruiting has paid off, and more

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke following the 44-0 win over Boston College.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before Saturday's clash with No. 4 Clemson.

Notre Dame sophomore defensive lineman Gabe Rubio has always been around football and brings an old school mentality to the Irish defense.

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.

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

It's early, but Notre Dame's young defensive linemen have turned heads this spring.

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

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

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

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

The deepest position on the team is poised to collectively have a monster season

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: