Xavier Watts

Kyngstonn Villiamu-Asa is No Ordinary Freshman LB

15 days 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

22 days 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

23 days ago by Matt Freeman

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

Uyeyama's Practice Observations | April 3

28 days 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

2 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

Hit & Hustle | Xavier Watts Wins the Nagurski and Latest Portal Talk

4 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

Notre Dame S Xavier Watts Wins 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy

4 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts has been named the nation's best defensive player.

Video | Notre Dame DC Al Golden on Stanford's Offense, X Watts, & Devan Houstan

5 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke on Monday evening as the Fighting Irish prepare for Stanford.

Marcus Freeman addresses Xavier Watts skipping senior day festivities, NBC extension

5 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.

Part II: Which Members of Notre Dame's Current Cast Will Return for 2024 Sequel?

5 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?

Part I: Which Members of Notre Dame's Current Cast Will Return for 2024 Sequel?

5 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?

First-Half Turnovers, Offensive Woes Cost Notre Dame in Death Valley

5 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.

Right Place, Right Time: Notre Dame S Watts Leads Nation in Interceptions

6 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.

Marcus Freeman Notebook | 11.2

6 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before the Fighting Irish travel to Clemson.

Video | Notre Dame S Xavier Watts on Confidence, Christian Gray, Managing Hype & Clemson

6 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts spoke following Tuesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Clemson.

Notre Dame Picks Off Pitt Four Times in 51-Point Rout

6 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.