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Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Notable ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit drew many headlines, as well as Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly’s ire, for admitting that he would be “shocked” if there was football this fall due to the lack of a coronavirus vaccine. In the spirit of the Easter season, however, the Sports Department of The Observer
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, March 30, 2020
Opponent: Western Michigan Date: Sept. 19 Location: Notre Dame Stadium Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time History of the Matchup The Irish and Broncos have played each other on three occasions, and the Irish have been victorious in all of those games. Two of the games occurred a century ago in 1919 and 1920
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Opponent: Arkansas Date: Sept. 12 Location: Notre Dame Stadium Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time Notre Dame’s 2020 home opener will be against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Arkansas is one of just four SEC opponents that the Irish have never played; this game represents the first of a home-and-home series, with Notre Dame traveling to Fayetteville
Observer Sports Staff | Thursday, March 12, 2020
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the ACC has announced it will indefinitely postpone spring athletics. Following suit, the Notre Dame football program and head coach Brian Kelly have announced Thursday they will be suspending team activities, including recruiting activities and the annual Blue-Gold Game, which was scheduled to take place April 18. After
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Irish head coach Brian Kelly has promoted Tom Rees, former Notre Dame quarterback and quarterbacks coach since 2017, to offensive coordinator. The news comes after Rees called the offensive plays for Notre Dame’s matchup against Iowa State in the 2019 Camping World Bowl, a game the Irish won handily. Rees stepped in as play caller
Observer Sports Staff | Thursday, January 2, 2020
Notre Dame defensive backs coach Todd Lyght will be leaving the Irish football program. Lyght joined head coach Brian Kelly’s staff in 2015. His departure was rumored in some circles as his family moved to California and Lyght has stated he wishes to be closer and hopes to find a coaching position out west. Kelly
Charlotte Edmonds | Saturday, December 28, 2019
ORLANDO — Whether Notre Dame fans like it or not, Camping World Stadium now belongs to the Irish. Returning to an Orlando bowl game for the second time in three years, the Irish (11-2) secured their 11th win of the season Saturday, besting Iowa State 33-9 in the Camping World Bowl. While lacking the theatrics of
Connor Mulvena | Friday, December 27, 2019
Ahead of Notre Dame’s matchup Saturday against Iowa State in the Camping World Bowl, both Irish head coach Brian Kelly and Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell exchanged compliments of each other’s teams, and discussed the strengths of their opponents. Kelly was quite complimentary of the Cyclones early in the press conference, saying that their
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Offensive coordinator Chip Long and the Notre Dame football program have mutually agreed to part ways, according to a Wednesday Football Scoop article. Rumors emerged Wednesday that he may not be retained as offensive coordinator with news that he would depart coming out that afternoon. Long played collegiate football as a wide receiver and tight
Hayden Adams | Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Irish football head coach Brian Kelly held a press conference Sunday after Notre Dame’s matchup with Iowa State in the Camping World Bowl was announced. Kelly gave his initial analysis of Iowa State, and commented on playing a team from the Big-12 — something the Irish haven’t done since playing Texas in 2016. “I mean,