Notre Dame Freshman CB Mark Zackery IV Embraces Trial by Fire
Notre Dame freshman cornerback Mark Zackery was thrust into action after injuries thinned the depth chart. After a rough first start against Purdue, he responded with a standout performance against Arkansas.
Mike Mickens, Notre Dame Secondary Not Wavering in Face of Adversity
Mickens has assembled one of the best secondary rooms in the country. They have another chance to prove it Saturday against Texas A&M.
Mike Mickens Notebook | Texas A&M Week
Notre Dame secondary coach Mike Mickens spoke on Tuesday evening as the Fighting Irish prepare for Texas A&M.
Mike Mickens Notebook | 8.15
Notre Dame secondary coach Mike Mickens spoke following Friday's practice.
Film Don't Lie | Ayden Pouncey
Notre Dame landed another blue-chip prospect to their defensive backfield in Ayden Pouncey
Notre Dame Safety Tae Johnson is Perfecting his Personal Craft
Notre Dame has to replace All-American Xavier Watts at safety and Tae Johnson is putting the work every day to help with that
Mike Mickens Notebook | April 4
Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens spoke following Friday's practice.
Video | Notre Dame DB Coach Mike Mickens Post Practice 4.4
Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens spoke following Friday's practice.
6 Thoughts on a Thursday
Thoughts on why the modifications Notre Dame has made to their spring practices this spring should be a good thing, why losing the contact in the spring would be a mistake for college football, on Mike Mickens track record with freshmen CBs, and more
Notre Dame Roster Review | Defensive Back
Notre Dame has to replace some elite players, but they have three significant building blocks returning, landed a couple of key transfers, and have plenty of talented options competing for snaps
2026 CB Jaziel Hart Excited to Learn More About Notre Dame Following Offer
2026 North Cross School (Va.) cornerback Jaziel Hart is eager to learn more about Notre Dame after earning an offer from the Fighting Irish on Tuesday night.
6 Thoughts on a Thursday
Thoughts on making the tough choice over the popular one, the difference a great offensive line coach can make, some changes that could happen with Notre Dame's offense next season, and more
Thoughts on New Notre Dame DC Chris Ash
Marcus Freeman has made his choice for defensive coordinator and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama shares his thoughts on Chris Ash
Inside the Recruiting Mind of Mike Mickens
Notre Dame secondary coach Mike Mickens has quickly become the nation's top developer of cornerbacks and it starts with recruiting evaluations.
6 Thoughts on a Thursday
Thoughts on why it's the right time and right place for Mike Mickens to be a defensive coordinator, on the most experience returning for Notre Dame on defense since 2018, on what could be a great offensive line in 2025, and more
Jaden Mickey Continuing to Drive Competition in Notre Dame CB Room
Notre Dame cornerback Jaden Mickey continues to up the competition in the secondary heading into year three.
Notre Dame CB Christian Gray Soaking Up Wisdom, Primed for Big Sophomore Campaign
Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray is locked in a position battle, but it's not slowing him down from becoming a better version of himself.
Freshman CB Leonard Moore Turning Heads at Notre Dame
Notre Dame's veterans didn't hold back on Thursday as it related to praising freshman cornerback Leonard Moore.
Mike Mickens Notebook | 8.15
Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens provided an update on the defensive backs room on Thursday.
Video | Notre Dame DB Coach Mike Mickens Post-Practice 8.15
Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens spoke following Thursday's practice.