Notre Dame will not have to face C.J. Stroud again in 2023, a welcome relief for the Irish. They should also catch a break against Clemson's defensive line thanks to the NFL draft. … [Read more...] about Leftovers & Links: Ohio State, Clemson & Pittsburgh hurt most by early NFL draft entrants among Notre Dame’s opponents
40 Preseason Predictions Revisited, part II: Notre Dame’s upset losses should have been expected from a first-year head coach
Notre Dame had not lost to an unranked opponent since 2016. It had not been upset since 2017. Irish fans may have taken those streaks for granted. … [Read more...] about 40 Preseason Predictions Revisited, part II: Notre Dame’s upset losses should have been expected from a first-year head coach
40 Preseason Predictions Revisited, part I: Notre Dame’s rushing offense hid many early struggles
Notre Dame's September struggles were most evident in its rushing game, which eventually found the strength expected in the preseason. … [Read more...] about 40 Preseason Predictions Revisited, part I: Notre Dame’s rushing offense hid many early struggles
Leftovers & Links: Trio of early-enrolling Notre Dame receivers most likely of dozen arrivals to impact 2023
Expectations should always be tempered for early-enrolling freshmen, but perhaps three receivers can give Notre Dame some depth and explosiveness. … [Read more...] about Leftovers & Links: Trio of early-enrolling Notre Dame receivers most likely of dozen arrivals to impact 2023
Ohio State DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste transfers to Notre Dame
Without Isaiah Foskey, Jayson Ademilola and Justin Ademilola, Notre Dame's defensive line will have a new look in 2023, including an Ohio State transfer. … [Read more...] about Ohio State DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste transfers to Notre Dame