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Charlotte Edmonds | Sunday, October 14, 2018
Despite trailing Pittsburgh for much of the game, No. 5 Notre Dame scored on a long drive late in the fourth quarter to take the lead and keep its undefeated record and playoff hopes alive. Few matchups will ever match the 2012 triple overtime when the Panthers (3-4, 2-1 ACC) took on the undefeated Irish,
Elizabeth Greason | Sunday, October 14, 2018
“A win is a win.” That was the phrase of the day in the postgame media availability. Ian Book said it. Khalid Kareem said it. Miles Boykin said it. That was the case against Pittsburgh on Saturday, as the Irish barely escaped with a comeback 19-14 win. They trailed for the majority of the game,
Tobias Hoonhout | Friday, October 12, 2018
On Thursday, Irish head coach Brian Kelly gave some final updates to the media before Notre Dame takes on Pittsburgh on Saturday, as the Irish (6-0) are looking to go 7-0 for the first time since 2012. Injuries Kelly gave promising news on the status of junior defensive lineman Daelin Hayes, junior corner Troy
Elizabeth Greason | Friday, October 12, 2018
For Dexter Williams, the journey to — and through — Notre Dame hasn’t been a road that’s been easy to travel. Except when he’s heading to the end zone. The senior running back has seen the field in all four of his seasons at Notre Dame, and has seen a steady increase in his playing
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, October 12, 2018
Six games in, and the sense of deja vu is undeniable. With just under five minutes left in the first half, the Notre Dame defensive unit stepped up to its own 1-yard line in the midst of arguably its most important road game. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, had just ripped off a 41-yard run to come
Tobias Hoonhout | Friday, October 12, 2018
Let’s start with some time travel. Just over a month ago, before Notre Dame re-opened its contentious rivalry with Michigan, I told people to slow down. I had a feeling the Irish (6-0) would emerge, but I was still wary of what such a win over the Wolverines ((5-1, 3-0 Big 10) — keep winning,
Elizabeth Greason | Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Irish head coach Brian Kelly addressed the media Tuesday after No. 5 Notre Dame’s win over then-No. 24 Virginia Tech, its first win over a ranked opponent on the road since 2012, discussing the victory and the squad’s next matchup against Pittsburgh this weekend. Given Pitt’s proclivity for taking down top-10 teams, as it defeated
Tobias Hoonhout | Sunday, October 7, 2018
BLACKSBURG, Va. — For all intents and purposes, Notre Dame’s win on Saturday night was more than just another top-25 notch in the belt. It was a victory that not only gave the Irish a 6-0 start for the first time since 2014, but also helped erase a narrative that has plagued Brian Kelly’s program
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, October 5, 2018
Irish head coach Brian Kelly discussed No. 6 Notre Dame’s mentality and preparation heading into its first true test away from home against No. 24 Virginia Tech at Thursday’s press conference. Kelly talked about how despite the comparisons to last year’s 41-8 loss at Miami, his team’s mentality is completely different and focused on the
Tobias Hoonhout | Friday, October 5, 2018
With the Irish travelling down to Blacksburg, Virginia, this weekend in a ranked road matchup with No. 24 Virginia Tech, Notre Dame (5-0) has more than just a win on the line. That’s because for all the success Brian Kelly’s program has had at home, the opposite has happened on the road. “We’ve been preparing