Healthy DeVonta Smith Key Piece in Notre Dame’s Secondary Rotation
After battling an early-season calf injury, DeVonta Smith is finally healthy—and giving Notre Dame the steady presence it hoped for at nickel.
Notre Dame's Defense Capable of Exceeding Already High Standard
Maintaining Notre Dame's high standard on defense has helped them win a ton of games, but they are capable of exceeding that standard in 2025
Notre Dame Roster Review | Defensive Back
Notre Dame has to replace some elite players, but they have three significant building blocks returning, landed a couple of key transfers, and have plenty of talented options competing for snaps
Portal Scouting Notes | Devonta Smith
Notre Dame has had great success finding the right fit to play the nickel in the transfer portal and Devonta Smith could be next in line to replace Jordan Clark next season
Notre Dame Signs Alabama Grad Transfer DB DeVonta Smith
Per a report from Pete Nakos of ON3, Notre Dame has landed a commitment from Alabama defensive back DeVonta Smith.
No. 1 Alabama vaults past No. 4 Notre Dame in CFP
Alabama scored a trio of early touchdowns to set the tone, and Notre Dame never got closer than 17 points down the stretch in closing its season with a College Football Playoffs loss in the Rose Bowl.
To stem Tide, Notre Dame must slow Alabama's run
For all of Alabama's myriad offensive aerial assaults, the Tide have scored more touchdowns on the ground than through the air this season. And trying to make Alabama as close to one-dimensional as possible is key for Notre Dame on Friday.
The Do's & Don'ts In Trying To Slow Down DeVonta Smith
If Notre Dame is going to beat #1 Alabama in the Rose Bowl, the Irish defense will need to find a way to slow down Crimson Tide WR DeVonta Smith.
Clark Lea Notebook | 12.29
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Clark Lea spoke on Tuesday morning as the Irish prepare for Alabama in the Rose Bowl.
Alabama WR Devonta Smith Focused on Notre Dame, Not Heisman Trophy
Alabama receiver Devonta Smith doesn't want to hear Heisman talk as he's focused on Notre Dame after missing the College Football Playoff a year ago.
