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Rylie Mills | "My confidence is at an all-time high"

2 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame defensive tackle Rylie Mills came back for one last season at Notre Dame and is poised to be even better than he was after dominant stretches in 2023

Notre Dame's Youth Making Noise on the Defensive Line

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame boasts one of the most experienced defensive lines in the nation, but it's not slowing down the drive of its talented youngsters.

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

2 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on adversity opening up opportunity for players, the left tackle situation, Armel Mukam's rise, and the number of very good evaluations Notre Dame appears to have made with their 2024 recruiting class

Al Washington Notebook | August 6th

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Tuesday's practice.

Video | Notre Dame DL Coach Al Washington Post-Practice 8.6

2 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Tuesday's practice.

Notre Dame Fall Camp | August 2 Practice Observations

2 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

The media was given access to the first five periods of Notre Dame's third practice of camp and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama shares his observations

Notre Dame Fall Camp | Day 2 Practice Observations

2 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

The media had access to the first five periods of practice today and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama shares his observations

Film Don't Lie | Howard Cross is a Game Wrecker

5 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

A second team All-American last fall, the numbers don't truly reflect the actual impact Howard Cross for Notre Dame's defense last season

Notre Dame Improving at Crucial Spots Following Spring Ball

6 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame's quarterback room was deep on paper entering the spring, and following 15 practices, it might be even deeper.

Video | Notre Dame DL Coach Al Washington Post-Spring Game

6 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following the Blue-Gold Game on Saturday.

Uyeyama's Practice Observations | April 9

6 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame allowed the media to watch five periods of practice today and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama concentrated on the defensive line

Washington Looking for Depth to Take Next Step

7 mo ago by Mike Frank

Irish D-line coach wanting to build more depth for the 2024 season.

Video | Notre Dame DL Coach Al Washington Post-Practice 3.20

7 mo ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington spoke following Wednesday's practice

3 Notre Dame Spring Ball Predictions | Defense

7 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame's defense set the tone for a great season last spring and ISD's Jamie Uyeyama expects the same this year

2025 DE Israel Oladipupo Set to Get Third Look at Notre Dame in March

7 mo ago by Matt Freeman

2025 Noblesville (Ind.) defensive end Israel Oladipupo will get his third look at Notre Dame next month.

Hit & Hustle | Notre Dame Mailbag

8 mo ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Greg and Jamie are back answering questions from ISD subscribers

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Thoughts on Notre Dame getting back to who Marcus Freeman wants them to be against USC, why there is hope for a bounce back from the offense (in this game), on the improvement from the D-line, and more

Get to Know 2025 Irish Commit Davion Dixon, a NASCAR Fanatic from a Military Household

1 yr ago by Andrew Mentock

The 6-foot-2, 305-pound defensive tackle was the first player to join Notre Dame's 2025 recruiting class. He may be a four-star prospect with offers from top college football programs, but his interests extend far beyond the gridiron.

Irish are Bigger, Better vs the Run

1 yr ago by Jamie Uyeyama

Notre Dame is bigger and stronger up the middle and their run defense is going to be better for it

Jason Onye Pushed Himself in Offseason, Notre Dame Set to Reap Rewards

1 yr ago by Matt Freeman

Notre Dame defensive lineman Jason Onye hopes a big offseason will set him up to be a significant contributor this fall.