Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts enjoyed a breakout season for the Irish. His exploits did not go unnoticed. Named a first team All American by CBS Sports and The Athletic this week, Watts won the Bronko Nagurski Award on Monday. The honor is given to the nation’s top defensive player by the Football Writers Association of America. Other finalists included Iowa cornerback Cooper … [Read more...] about Accolades Roll in for Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts
Marcus Freeman Has the Fighting Irish on the Right Track
After some early-season adversity, head coach Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish entered their much-needed bye week on a high note. In their first win of the season over a Top 10 team, Notre Dame knocked the USC Trojans from the ranks of the unbeaten in a blowout victory last week. The overpowering all-around team effort led to an eye-catching bounce-back victory following two … [Read more...] about Marcus Freeman Has the Fighting Irish on the Right Track
Fighting Irish Defense is Dominant in Statement Win
No. 21 Notre Dame played with purpose in its storied rivalry against No. 10 USC on Saturday night. It showed. Following a week of soul-searching, and an aggressive and relentless defense—led by one-man highlight reel Xavier Watts—the Fighting Irish dominated USC in a 48-20 victory in a memorable game at Notre Dame Stadium. The win was the most lopsided Irish victory over a Top … [Read more...] about Fighting Irish Defense is Dominant in Statement Win
Fighting Irish Seek a Return to Form Against the USC Trojans
Following a tough road loss to Louisville, No. 21 Notre Dame (5-2) seeks a return to its winning ways on Saturday. The Irish host the No. 10 USC Trojans in yet another primetime matchup. Notre Dame renews its storied rivalry against the Trojans as a hungry team eager to move past its second loss of the season. Overall, Notre Dame leads the immensely popular series with a record … [Read more...] about Fighting Irish Seek a Return to Form Against the USC Trojans
Notre Dame Sees Playoff Hopes Dashed in Loss to Louisville
The No. 25 Louisville Cardinals sent a dagger through Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff aspirations on Saturday night. Needing a victory against a top-ranked opponent on the road, the No. 10 Fighting Irish fell flat, losing to the Cardinals 33-20. The loss snapped Notre Dame’s 30-game regular-season Atlantic Coast Conference winning streak that dates back to 2017. A Sea of … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Sees Playoff Hopes Dashed in Loss to Louisville