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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 | Wednesday, October 31, 2018
In what was his first chance to address the media since No. 4 Notre Dame’s 44-22 win over Navy on Saturday due to the team’s travel schedule, Irish head coach Brian Kelly discussed what the squad learned in San Diego and talked about how Notre Dame is preparing to tackle Northwestern this weekend. In the past,
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 28, 2018
SAN DIEGO — In the first game for the Irish featuring both senior Dexter Williams and sophomore Jafar Armstrong, the combination was on full display in San Diego, showing no signs of jet lag as they contributed four touchdowns to lead the Irish to a 44-22 win over the Midshipmen. Williams, who was did not
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 12, 2018
Dex! Through trials and tribulations, senior running back Dexter Williams has pushed himself to new heights Kareem, depth in trenches help anchor Irish defense Hoonhout: Forget 2012 and 2014; the Irish are the real deal Pittsburgh focused on improving execution Irish miss out on Trice, aim to add Rutherford and others to 2019 class Head
Joe Everett | Sunday, October 7, 2018
BLACKSBURG, Va. — After a tightly fought first 30 minutes, No. 6 Notre Dame pulled away from No. 24 Virginia Tech in the second half to defeat the Hokies 45-23 Saturday night at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. Despite a raucous opening atmosphere, junior quarterback Ian Book and the Irish (6-0) calmly marched down the field
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
Joe Everett | Wednesday, October 3, 2018
After his team’s big 38-17 win over Stanford last Saturday, in what was Notre Dame’s first top-10 matchup at home since 2005, Irish head coach Brian Kelly spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon ahead of No. 6 Notre Dame’s road matchup with No. 24 Virginia Tech Saturday night in Blacksburg, Virginia. “[I’m] excited about how
Charlie Ortega Guifarro | Monday, October 1, 2018
No. 8 Notre Dame broke its three-game losing streak to No. 7 Stanford on Saturday night in dominant fashion as the Irish beat the Cardinal 38-17. Coming in hot off a miracle come-from-behind win at Oregon, Stanford (4-1, 2-0 Pac-12) was hoping to repeat some of the magic in South Bend, but was unable to
Elizabeth Greason | Wednesday, September 26, 2018
During his weekly press conference, Irish head coach Brian Kelly discussed the preparations his team is making going into a top-10 home matchup with No. 7 Stanford, as well as his impressions from Notre Dame’s most successful offensive outing yet in its 56-27 win over Wake Forest. After making the controversial decision to start junior