Xavier Watts

Notre Dame Safety Xavier Watts Keeping Playoffs Simple

7 hrs ago by Christian McCollum

Irish safety Xavier Watts came up with an enormous play during Friday night's Playoff win over Indiana, but didn't sound like he did anything special afterward.

Video | Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman & Players Post-Indiana

2 days ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman, Mike Denbrock, Al Golden, Riley Leonard, Jeremiyah Love, Jordan Faison, Jack Kiser and Xavier Watts spoke following the 27-7 win over Indiana on Friday night.

5th-Year Notre Dame Safety Xavier Watts Has No Regrets

6 days ago by Christian McCollum

Irish safety Xavier Watts reflects on his decision to return to South Bend this season instead of heading to the NFL.

Al Golden Notebook | Army Week

1 mo 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

1 mo 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

1 mo 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

2 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 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

6 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

7 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

8 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

8 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

8 mo ago by Matt Freeman

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

Uyeyama's Practice Observations | April 3

8 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

10 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

11 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.