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Al Golden Notebook | Army Week

2 days ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke following Tuesday's practice as the Irish prepare for Army.

Marcus Freeman Notebook | 11.7

15 days ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before Saturday's game against Florida State.

No. 10 Notre Dame Not Focused on College Football Playoff Rankings

17 days ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame isn't focused on the College Football Playoff rankings as they know it can be taken away quickly if they aren't focused on Florida State.

Notre Dame Defense Embracing Winning Games Despite Injury Bug

1 mo ago by Matt Freeman

When the game is on the line, Notre Dame's defense wants to be on the field.

All-American Xavier Watts Embracing Significant Role for Notre Dame in 2024

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame captain Xavier Watts will have more on his plate this season and he's more than ready for it.

Notre Dame Names Five Captains in 2024

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame named five captains on Sunday afternoon and four come from the defensive side of the ball.

Mike Mickens Notebook | 8.15

3 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens provided an update on the defensive backs room on Thursday.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

4 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Notre Dame's depth on defense, on landing more recruits with NFL Dads, why no one should be quick to diss "Plan B" targets, and more

Hit & Hustle | Ranking ND's Top-10 Players on Defense

4 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Greg and Jamie discuss what makes 2025 S Brandon Logan an intriguing prospect for Notre Dame and also rank the top-10 players on ND's defense heading into fall camp

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

5 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on "now or never" seasons for some Notre Dame players, on Madden Faraimo's fit in Al Golden's defense, and more early thoughts on the Texas A&M matchup

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

6 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on the value of multiplicity for Notre Dame defenders, how the ISD Fab 50 has performed when it comes to predicting draft picks, on ND's newest CB target in the transfer portal, and more

Kyngstonn Villiamu-Asa is No Ordinary Freshman LB

7 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Kyngstonn Villiamu-Asa arrived at Notre Dame with impeccable credentials and has proven he is both physically and mentally prepared to compete immediately as a freshman

Xavier Watts Taking on a Greater Role in 2024

7 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

From receiver to backup to rotation to starter, Xavier Watts earned his way to star status and is looking to continue to elevate his game

Video | S Xavier Watts on Mindset, Returning to Notre Dame & Improving the Defense

7 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame All-American safety Xavier Watts spoke following Saturday's practice.

Uyeyama's Practice Observations | April 3

7 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

ISD's Jamie Uyeyama shares his practice observations from the five periods of Notre Dame's practice that were open to the media this morning

Notre Dame Roster Review | Safety

9 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

Marcus Freeman ‘confident in the direction' of Notre Dame football following Sun Bowl win

10 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.

Safety Xavier Watts Returning to Notre Dame

10 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Safety Xavier Watts has announced he will return to Notre Dame.

Friday’s Sun Bowl to provide a glimpse of Notre Dame’s future defense

11 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.”

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

11 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