Whatever was said by UCLA coaches and players at halftime…bottle it, sell it, fund the NIL collective with the proceeds. UCLA overcomes an ugly first half to win the LA Bowl over Boise State 35-22. The win answered a few questions and opened up many more. Ethan Garbers came in at quarterback when starter Colin Schlee was injured at the end of a 44-yard run with the Bruins down … [Read more...] about UCLA Overcomes an Ugly First Half To Win the LA Bowl
The LA Bowl Ties UCLA and Boise State
UCLA versus Boise State is a regional match-up that probably should have been played many times before. Yet the Broncos and the Bruins have played only once before, with UCLA winning 38-7 in 1999. But fate and the bowl committees now put the two together for the Starco Brands LA Bowl on Saturday afternoon. The questions remain about which players will be there when the two … [Read more...] about The LA Bowl Ties UCLA and Boise State
Accolades Roll in for Notre Dame’s Xavier Watts
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