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Sofia CrimiVaroli | Monday, October 16, 2023
No. 21 Notre Dame bounced back in a big way after its loss to Louisville with a 48-20 win over No. 10 USC. The Irish sacked the defending Heisman winner Caleb Williams six times and picked him off three times during the contest.
Matthew Crow | Sunday, October 15, 2023
Xavier Watts came to South Bend in 2020 as a three-star wide receiver. The Irish coaching staff moved him to defense at the start of his sophomore season, but Saturday night against USC, he caught two passes off former Heisman winner Caleb Williams’ fingertips. In addition to the interceptions, he returned a fumble for a
Matthew Crow | Sunday, October 15, 2023
Many considered Notre Dame’s crushing loss against Louisville last weekend season defining. But on Saturday night, they redefined that narrative. Just seven days after being outplayed from start to finish by the Cardinals, the Irish delivered a dominant 48-20 win over No. 10 USC on their home turf. “You know, not every week you get
Jack Horton | Sunday, October 15, 2023
From Joe Montana to Brady Quinn, a number of former Irish standouts were back on campus for Notre Dame’s contest against USC. Despite the popularity of many former athletes, senior safety Xavier Watts shone the brightest on Saturday night. Here are some of the key moments from Notre Dame’s dominant 48-20 victory over USC.
Matthew Crow | Friday, October 6, 2023
Notre Dame’s loss to Ohio State was not an easy one to get over. Everything about it, from the pregame hype to the high stakes to the countless moments when the Irish seemed to have the win secured, combined to form a defeat about as painful as they come. Everyone spent the next several days
Jack Horton | Wednesday, October 4, 2023
While the fourth and 16 scramble by senior quarterback Sam Hartman was the defining play of Saturday’s game, defense and special teams significantly contributed to Notre Dame’s 21-14 victory. The Irish, met by a hostile Duke crowd, had a handful of head-scratching plays and defensive miscues. However, the team showed great resolve and overcame adversity
Emily DeFazio | Sunday, October 1, 2023
Notre Dame pulled off a stunner at Duke in a top-20 clash, winning 21-14. Here are five key moments from Saturday night’s emotional whirlwind of a victory. First drives of the game put Irish ahead In what appeared to be a dismal start in Durham for the Irish, their opening drive stalled just past midfield.
Observer Sports Staff | Friday, September 15, 2023
Xavier Watts, Irish safeties lead with experience Goals and glory: Estime shines in NC State rain delay, looks forward to season ahead Zwiller: Can Hartman win a Heisman? Keys to victory: Notre Dame vs Central Michigan The good, the bad and the boring: A brief history of Notre Dame against MACtion Observer sports staff predicts
José Sánchez Córdova | Friday, September 15, 2023
During the 105-minute weather delay at Carter-Finley Stadium, Marcus Freeman was game planning with his staff. Junior running back Audric Estime ate a single hot dog. But senior safety Xavier Watts put in headphones and, in his own words, was “trying to stay locked in, just sit back, kick my feet up, relax.” It worked.
Tyler Reidy | Wednesday, September 13, 2023
For the third consecutive week, Notre Dame football turned in a commendable performance on defense and special teams. And for the first time this season, it did so against a Power Five opponent. In Saturday’s 45-24 victory at NC State, the Irish limited the Wolfpack to 344 total yards, including just 84 on the ground.