Xavier Watts

Video | Notre Dame S Xavier Watts on Communication, Young TEs, Intensity & Chris O’Leary

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts spoke following Saturday's practice as the Irish prepare for the Gator Bowl.

Notre Dame S Xavier Watts Confident & Hungry For More

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts has stayed the course and is now ascending up the depth chart.

The Future is Now for Botelho and Watts

1 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

The bowl game and practices are important in preparation for next season and two Irish defenders, Jordan Botelho and Xavier Watts, can use the Gator Bowl to propel them into 2023

Al Golden Notebook | December 11th

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke on Sunday afternoon as the Irish prepare for South Carolina.

Three for Tuesday

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

A few thoughts for your Tuesday.

No. 15 Notre Dame Fails to Contain QB Caleb Williams, Loses to No. 6 USC, 38-27

2 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

The USC signal-caller completed 18 of his 22 passes for 232 yards and scored four total touchdowns. The Irish sacked Williams just twice all evening despite applying consistent pressure.

Al Golden Notebook | Boston College Week

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke on Tuesday as the Irish prepare for Boston College.

Positives from the Last 72 Hours and Building Drew Pyne's Confidence

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman saw some positive developments in Saturday's loss while also seeing the staff needs to make sure Drew Pyne's confidence doesn't dip.

Marcus Freeman Notebook | October 3

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman spoke on Monday afternoon as the Fighting Irish prepare to head to Las Vegas to play BYU on Saturday.

Video | Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman on Xavier Watts, Safety Health, Bye Week and Vegas

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman spoke on Monday afternoon as the Fighting Irish prepare for BYU.

Notre Dame's Xavier Watts Bringing Aggression, Playmaking and Violence in 2022

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Xavier Watts will play both ways for Notre Dame in 2022 and it's a challenge he's embraced to help the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Will Lean on a Four-Player Rotation at Safety, Watts Still Valued on Defense

5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

In 2022, the Irish coaching staff expects Brandon Joseph, D.J. Brown, Houston Griffith and Ramon Henderson to each play meaningful snaps at safety.

Notre Dame Safeties Coach Chris O'Leary on Growth in Room, Communication Xavier Watts

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safeties coach Chris O'Leary spoke following Monday's practice.

Notre Dame Practice Observations | August 22nd

5 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

ISD's Jamie Uyeyama has quick observations on the receivers, O-line, and scout team D-line

Notre Dame Football Practice Observations 8.19

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame was back on the field on Friday following Thursday's scrimmage.

Irish Offense Wins Blue Jersey in Stadium Scrimmage, Patterson “Questionable” for OSU

5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

On Thursday, the first-team offense turned the ball over just once in its victory, and Jarrett Patterson needs at least 10 days of rest for his sprained right foot.

Video | Marcus Freeman on Notre Dame Scrimmage, Jarrett Patterson & Xavier Watts

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman spoke following Thursday’s scrimmage inside the stadium.

Video | Notre Dame Football Practice Clips 8.17

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

ISD was on site for the first five periods of Notre Dame's practice on Wednesday morning.

Wednesday Practice Report (8-17-2022)

5 mo ago by Andrew Mentock

Notre Dame returned to the practice field on Wednesday and ISD was on site for the first five periods.

Hit & Hustle | Reaction to Avery Davis Injury and Buchner as QB1

5 mo ago by ISD Staff

Greg and Jamie react to the heartbreaking Avery Davis news and what it means for the offense as well as the announcement of Tyler Buchner as QB1