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Aidan Thomas | Sunday, November 29, 2020
Somewhat overlooked in the aftermath of the euphoria that was Notre Dame’s 47-40 double-overtime victory over Clemson was the defensive struggles that seemed to plague the Irish, particularly in the deep passing game. A week later, against former Irish quarterback Phil Jurkovec, the Irish secondary again seemed vulnerable to read more→
Ellen Geyer | Saturday, November 28, 2020
I believe I owe Ian Book an apology. Just over a year ago, in October of 2019, I wrote a column lamenting the fact that he hadn’t improved between the 2018 and 2019 seasons. I stand by what I said — since winning the starting job in 2018, Book read more→
Ellen Geyer | Friday, November 27, 2020
Since Ian Book couldn’t go home for Thanksgiving this year, he played Turkey Bowl* football last night, leading No. 2 Notre Dame to a 31-17 victory over No. 19 North Carolina. Book, who went 23 for 33 (70%) passing, played with an offensive flair reminiscent of schoolyard two-hand touch, read more→
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 27, 2020
Scramble Drill: Skowronek adjusting on the fly, adds new dimension to Irish offense ‘100% until the whistle blows’: Tremble brings physicality to Irish offense Edmonds: What I’m thankful for from this unprecedented season UNC head coach Mack Brown ready for top-25 matchup Irish pick up in-state corner, drop Texas read more→
Aidan Thomas | Friday, November 27, 2020
As Notre Dame grinded its way to a 4-0 start on the strength of its run game and defense, the underperforming passing game came under intense scrutiny. The deep passing game was shaky at some times and nonexistent at others. Graduate student quarterback Ian Book was avoiding mistakes, but read more→
Hayden Adams | Friday, November 27, 2020
After tight Cole Kmet departed the Notre Dame football program to become a second-round NFL Draft pick of the Chicago Bears, many believed junior Tommy Tremble would carry on the tradition of Tight End U. It wasn’t too much of a stretch considering Tremble’s sophomore year numbers (16 receptions, read more→
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, November 27, 2020
As we packed our bags, finished the last of our finals and made our returns home, the reality of this 10-week break is setting in. What am I supposed to do without my daily hot chocolate run to Au Bon Pain? Thankfully, we have Notre Dame athletics to keep read more→
Jimmy Ward | Friday, November 27, 2020
When asked whether he was more worried about facing off against Notre Dame’s offense or defense, North Carolina head coach Mack Brown responded, “Yes. I’m concerned about both.” The Tar Heels are sitting at 6-2 on the year and are essentially out of playoff contention. They are coming into read more→
Ellen Geyer | Friday, November 27, 2020
It has been an eventful few days for Notre Dame recruiting in a week that has featured both commitments and decommitments from big names. JoJo Johnson, a cornerback in the class of 2021, inked Brian Kelly’s offer, while David Abiara, a defensive end in the same class, parted ways read more→
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 27, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! The Observer football beat is back in the Zoom studio to provide you with a preview of Notre Dame’s Black Friday showdown against North Carolina. Discussion includes: A brief, brief, brief recap of Notre Dame winning 45-31 against Boston College two weeks ago (0:53). Looking ahead read more→