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Hayden Adams | Sunday, April 14, 2019
The Notre Dame defensive unit bested the offensive unit in the annual Blue-Gold spring game 58-45, shutting out the offensive team in the second half. The game was formatted so that the blue team contained solely offensive and the gold contained solely defensive player, with turnovers having offensive point value equivalents. To start the game,
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, April 12, 2019
Check out all of The Observer’s coverage of Notre Dame’s spring training before the 2019 Blue-Gold Game on Saturday: Irish offense set to take center stage under Book during Blue-Gold Game Questions at linebacker position offer opportunity for breakout star Irish look to build on early recruiting success for class of 2020, beyond Geyer: Irish offense
Ellen Geyer | Friday, April 12, 2019
Notre Dame is not the same team it was last year. With the likes of former wide receiver Miles Boykin and former running back Dexter Williams moving on to the NFL, there will be noticeable absences in rising senior quarterback Ian Book’s operation. But the Irish have the potential for another electric season — and
Joe Everett | Sunday, November 25, 2018
Facing all the pressure in the world, as well as a two-score deficit for the first time all season, No. 3 Notre Dame displayed resiliency and grit Saturday night inside the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, rallying from 10 points down to defeat rival USC 24-17 and complete an undefeated regular season. Playing for a bowl game
Elizabeth Greason | Saturday, November 17, 2018
The famed frieze of Yankee Stadium was adorned with Notre Dame and Shamrock Series flags that fluttered calmly throughout the game, as if they, like Irish head coach Brian Kelly, were confident Notre Dame would walk away with a win. An easy, 36-3 one at that. “We were able to do some things offensively that
Connor Mulvena | Friday, November 9, 2018
At this point in the season it’s crystal clear that Notre Dame poses quite a few very real threats to any team in the nation: a highly skilled offensive line, a precise passing attack and a deep defensive line with a successful scheme behind them. But there is one threat the Irish pose on the
Elizabeth Greason | Sunday, November 4, 2018
To get to 9-0, there will inevitably be some moments when fans hold their collective breath. As the Irish attempted that feat Saturday against Northwestern, that statement held true, as the two teams went into halftime tied with one touchdown apiece. Then, after Notre Dame was able to create some breathing room in the second
Elizabeth Greason | Sunday, November 4, 2018
Sometimes, a player is just due for a big game. That’s how it felt for Chase Claypool on Saturday night in Evanston, Ill. The British Columbia native had a somewhat of a breakout season in 2017, totaling over 400 receiving yards. However, Claypool had found himself slightly stagnant offensively this season, recording 30 to 50-yard
Charlotte Edmonds | Sunday, October 28, 2018
SAN DIEGO — Despite a fumble by senior receiver Miles Boykin on the opening play of the evening, No. 3 Notre Dame handled the adversity in style with an efficient offensive display on a warm evening at SDCCU Stadium. The debut of the Navy triple option in the subsequent play set the tone for both
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,