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Nate Moller | Friday, May 21, 2021
The 2020 Notre Dame football season was truly like no other. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Irish were forced to temporarily join a conference for the first time in their tenured history. As a member of the ACC, the Irish finished the regular season with a perfect 9-0 conference record and 10-0
Hayden Adams | Monday, May 10, 2021
(Disclaimer: This is not intended to be sacrilegious in any form.) When the founder, Fr. Edward Sorin, arrived in South Bend that fateful winter, he set into motion the events that would bear the greatest college football program man has ever beheld. Despite being founded by French priests, Fr. Sorin dreamt of his school being
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Last season, Notre Dame faced Georgia Tech in probably one of the more overlooked games of their undefeated regular season campaign. The relatively pedestrian 31-13 victory for the Irish preceded their double-overtime victory over No. 1 Clemson that defined their season. However, in 2021, Notre Dame will take on the Yellow Jackets for their Senior
Aidan Thomas | Monday, May 3, 2021
While Ian Book was busy getting drafted in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, his Notre Dame Fighting Irish took the field for their spring game, as the Irish faithful got their first look at what the quarterback position could look like after the Book era, which ended with
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, April 30, 2021
With both of its workhorse running backs from 2020 returning and the depth to constantly wear down opposing defenses, Brian Kelly’s run-first attack will likely remain the staple of the Irish offense in 2021. Position Group: Running backs 2021 Depth Chart: senior C’Bo Flemister; juniors Kyren Williams and Kendall Abdur-Rahman; sophomore Chris Tyree; incoming first-years
Nate Moller | Friday, April 30, 2021
With the Blue and Gold game taking place this weekend, it is time to take our first official look at the Irish offense for the 2021 season. There were a lot of key departures, particularly at the quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line positions. But the Irish return key playmakers at running back and tight
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, April 20, 2021
USC-Notre Dame is easily one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, and the contest in 2021 has the potential to be one of the biggest games in the rivalry in recent times. With the Trojans as early PAC-12 favorites, it is very likely that a showdown for the ages could be set up
Hayden Adams | Monday, April 12, 2021
As I wrote in a column before this past football season’s opener against Duke: “A football season is made up of moments — moments which stick in the minds of fans and linger with them until they are, usually, consigned to history and replaced by moments of the next year. Some moments get overlooked but
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Next up on our way-too-early previews for the 2021 Notre Dame football season is the Cincinnati Bearcats. Opponent: Cincinnati Bearcats Date: Oct. 2, 2021 Location: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana Kickoff: TBD History of the Matchup Despite being relatively close geographically, the schools have only played once before with that game being on October
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, March 29, 2021
Next up on the way-too-early predictions for the 2021 Notre Dame football season is the long awaited matchup between the Irish and the Wisconsin Badgers. Opponent: Wisconsin Badgers Date: Sept. 25th, 2021 Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois Kickoff: TBD History of the Matchup This game will mark the first time the Irish have played the