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Observer Sports Staff | Friday, October 1, 2021
Hungry For More: Jayson Ademilola sparking defensive turnaround Kelly surpasses Rockne’s record with 106 wins at Notre Dame DeFazio: The crowd may play a role, but it’s not a one-man show Irish gaining playmakers on both sides of the ball as 2022 class takes shape Fickell, Bearcats ready to prove themselves on national level against
Mannion McGinley, Jimmy Ward, Aidan Thomas, Colin Capece, Emily DeFazio and Nate Moller | Friday, September 17, 2021
Digging in: Veteran Jarrett Patterson leads Irish’s inexperienced offensive line Details, details, details: Hinish cites tackles and small tweaks for Purdue success DeFazio: 2021 is NOT the new 2020 Thomas: History says Purdue battle is a pivotal moment in the 2021 season Boilermakers excited for challenge, looking to pass attack for upset Staff Predictions Head-to-Head
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, January 1, 2021
Lea looks to go out with a bang in final game(s) as Irish defensive coordinator Rees’ revenge: First-year OC out to right Notre Dame-Alabama series wrongs Adams: 12 thoughts to preview the Rose Bowl and bookend a crazy 2020 Saban breaks down offense, defense ahead of Rose Bowl matchup with Irish Development, not recruiting, possible
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, January 1, 2021
Notre Dame Passing Notre Dame struggled to do anything offensively against Clemson. Graduate student quarterback Ian Book avoided mistakes but was sacked six times and didn’t do anything too much of note in a quiet 20-28 passing effort. The passing game has been the weak spot of the offense all year, but they do have
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, December 18, 2020
In a rare turn of events, we have a repeat opponent — and thus evidence to evaluate — in our head-to-head breakdown of Notre Dame vs. Clemson, part two. Let’s get to it. Notre Dame Passing Back on Nov. 7, graduate student quarterback Ian Book had as much time to throw as anyone could
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, December 4, 2020
Notre Dame Passing Perhaps the one redeeming quality of this Syracuse defense is their play against the pass. They still give up 251.8 passing yards per contest, 11.4 yards per completion and 7.49 yards per attempt, but they have a couple of standouts in sophomore linebacker Mikel Jones (5 quarterback hurries, 4 interceptions, 3 forced
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 27, 2020
Notre Dame Passing This North Carolina team feels like it fits in better in the Big 12 than in the ACC — dynamic, high-power offense expected to make up for a lack-luster defensive performance. There’s no reason to expect that to change come Friday. Opponents average over 261 passing yards against the Tar Heels and
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 13, 2020
Don’t Blink: Eichenberg powers Notre Dame’s O-line despite injury, lofty expectations Shayne Simon proves himself through perseverance Geyer: True love Storylines abound as Eagles prep for Irish Podcast: Wrapping Clemson, moving on to Boston College Podcast: BONUS — previewing Boston College with Emma Healy of The Heights Staff Predictions: Boston College Eagles Head-to-Head: Boston College
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 13, 2020
Notre Dame Passing Not long ago, the edge may have gone to BC here. However, BC has struggled in two notable areas: the big play and defending running backs in the passing game. The latter has been a strength for Notre Dame all season, and after opening up the playbook last week, the deep ball
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, November 6, 2020
Nerves aren’t an option: Owusu-Koramoah leads Irish defense against toughest test yet Kyren Williams slows down to speed up Adams: Brian Kelly’s last chance(s) against Clemson Swinney praises Irish ahead of top-5 showdown Irish hope to showcase bright future to recruits on biggest stage versus Clemson Basement Breakdown Podcast: Clemson Tigers Staff Predictions: Clemson Tigers