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Notre Dame Roster Review | Safety
1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama
There's an All-American returning, but the development of young players at the position with be critical to build depth
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Marcus Freeman ‘confident in the direction' of Notre Dame football following Sun Bowl win
2 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
In 2024, the Fighting Irish might just have the pieces to make a deep run in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoffs.
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Safety Xavier Watts Returning to Notre Dame
2 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Safety Xavier Watts has announced he will return to Notre Dame.
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Friday’s Sun Bowl to provide a glimpse of Notre Dame’s future defense
3 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
“This is the starting point for a very great year,” Howard Cross III said. “I was talking to my dad, if you want to go into the season being that guy, this is where you prove to everybody that you can compete with the best.”
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6 Thoughts on a Thursday
3 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama
Thoughts on Marcus Freeman's transition class compared to Lincoln Riley's, on ND understanding their needs on the roster, how the portal is impacting two big 2024 opponents, and more
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Hit & Hustle | Xavier Watts Wins the Nagurski and Latest Portal Talk
3 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama
Greg and Jamie hit on a number of topics including Xavier Watts winning the Nagurksi award and all of the latest on Notre Dame's transfer portal targets
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Notre Dame S Xavier Watts Wins 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy
3 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts has been named the nation's best defensive player.
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Video | Notre Dame DC Al Golden on Stanford's Offense, X Watts, & Devan Houstan
4 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke on Monday evening as the Fighting Irish prepare for Stanford.
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Marcus Freeman addresses Xavier Watts skipping senior day festivities, NBC extension
4 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
Does that mean the senior safety will return in 2024? Also, Notre Dame’s head coach discusses the on-the-field benefits of the NBC broadcast deal.
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Part II: Which Members of Notre Dame's Current Cast Will Return for 2024 Sequel?
4 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
The second half of Wednesday’s story on what famous movie scenes can be used to preview the upcoming Fighting Irish offseason, which is sure to be rife with tricky roster management decisions and one or two contentious departures?
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Part I: Which Members of Notre Dame's Current Cast Will Return for 2024 Sequel?
4 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
What famous movie scenes can be used to preview the upcoming Fighting Irish offseason, which is sure to be rife with tricky roster management decisions and one or two contentious departures?
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First-Half Turnovers, Offensive Woes Cost Notre Dame in Death Valley
4 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
The Fighting Irish outgained Clemson by 44 yards on Saturday but couldn’t overcome a handful of costly mistakes, losing 31-23 in Death Valley. No. 15 Notre Dame falls to 7-3 on the season.
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Right Place, Right Time: Notre Dame S Watts Leads Nation in Interceptions
4 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
Safety Xavier Watts is in sole possession of the interception lead with six picks through nine games, including four in the last two Fighting Irish contests.
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Marcus Freeman Notebook | 11.2
4 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before the Fighting Irish travel to Clemson.
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Video | Notre Dame S Xavier Watts on Confidence, Christian Gray, Managing Hype & Clemson
4 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts spoke following Tuesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Clemson.
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Notre Dame Picks Off Pitt Four Times in 51-Point Rout
5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
The Irish pass defense held Pitt quarterback Christian Veilleux to 14-29 passing for 127 yards and four interceptions, two of which safety Xavier Watts picked off. The senior defensive back has forced five turnovers in the last two games.
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6 Thoughts on a Thursday
5 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama
Thoughts on Notre Dame's roster management "problem" after 2023, why there is still time for some players to breakout this late into the season, peaking ahead to some big 2024 opponents, and more
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Xavier Watts Shines As Notre Dame's X-Factor
5 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts had a game for the ages when the Irish needed him the most.
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Notre Dame Contains, Hits and Picks Off USC QB Caleb Williams for 48-20 Victory
5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock
The Fighting Irish limited the reigning Heisman Trophy winner to 23-37 for 199 yards, picking him off three times and coming up with six sacks for their biggest win over the Trojans since 2017.
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Video | Notre Dame S Xavier Watts Post-USC
5 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts spoke following the 48-20 win over USC.
 
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