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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
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 | Monday, May 3, 2021
Quarterback has been the most heavily discussed position among Notre Dame fans this offseason. The Irish need to find a replacement for the winningest quarterback in program history, and for the first time in two years, they have a full-blown quarterback competition on their hands. The team has some intriguing options, including graduate transfer Jack
Emily DeFazio | Friday, April 30, 2021
The quarterback position battle has been one of the most anticipated aspects of the postseason. With graduate student Ian Book’s departure after a five-year career at Notre Dame, the door has been opened for someone to step in and take the reins for the team. Who that will be, however, has been highly contested, even
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 | Friday, April 23, 2021
A little Halloweekend primetime action for the Fighting Irish in 2021? That’s a distinct possibility when potential top 2022 NFL draft selection Sam Howell and his North Carolina Tar Heels visit Notre Dame on October 30th. With USC visiting the weekend before, it’s not a guaranteed evening kickoff for the Irish, but it’s one of
Observer Sports Staff | Wednesday, March 24, 2021
We are back with another way-too-early preview for the 2021 Notre Dame football season, so let’s get into it. Opponent: Purdue Boilermakers Date: Sept. 18, 2021 Location: Notre Dame Stadium Kickoff: TBD History of the matchup Some consider this matchup a classic rivalry, as the in-state clash was once played every year, but this battle with the Boilermakers will
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, February 5, 2021
JOE ALT (@JoeAlt7) OFFENSIVE TACKLE 6’7” • 270 Totino-Grace High School Fridley, Minn. Alt chose Notre Dame over seven other Division I schools, including Wisconsin, Iowa, Stanford and the local University of Minnesota. The choice came down to Iowa, Minnesota and Notre Dame, with Alt eventually choosing the Irish. Alt, a three-star prospect, was originally
Charlotte Edmonds | Friday, February 5, 2021
Notre Dame football welcomed 27 new members to its program Wednesday on National Signing Day. The group — ranked ninth nationally — was comprised of a record-setting 14 early enrollees, while another 13 players will be welcomed to campus in the fall. Despite the unusual recruiting circumstances of the past year, head coach Brian Kelly
Aidan Thomas | Friday, February 5, 2021
When recruiting classes become official, it’s almost like the earliest form of preseason rankings. Undoubtedly, many of the teams that reeled in the top recruiting classes will be national contenders in the coming years, with many familiar names atop the rankings. Alabama’s top-ranked 2017 class led to two national championships, and Wednesday they landed the