Ryan Romero for The Observer Graduate student kicker Spencer Shrader, senior defensive lineman Jordan Botelho and freshman wide receiver Jordan Faison (from left to right) receive awards for their performance in Notre Dame’s 40-8 win in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Typically, every great team comes together with a shared goal or commitment to achieve something great. … [Read more...] about Miller: Different motivations power Irish to big Sun Bowl victory
Key moments from Notre Dame’s Sun Bowl victory
Ryan Romero for The Observer In its Sun Bowl win against Oregon State, Notre Dame was able to closely, if not perfectly, adhere to its ideal gameplan. Interim offensive coordinator Gino Guidugli stuck to the run while also allowing sophomore quarterback Steve Angeli to get creative, finding receivers both short and long. Most of Notre Dame’s success came from forcing Oregon … [Read more...] about Key moments from Notre Dame’s Sun Bowl victory
Notre Dame dominates Oregon State 40-8 to win Sun Bowl
Ryan Romero for The Obsever Sophomore quarterback Steve Angeli looks on during Notre Dame’s 40-8 win over Oregon State in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Oregon State knew it wasn’t going to move the ball on Notre Dame by regular means. In a game defined by opt-outs, the Irish defense entered Friday’s Sun Bowl near full strength. A Beaver offense starting at least one … [Read more...] about Notre Dame dominates Oregon State 40-8 to win Sun Bowl
Notre Dame reunites with Mike Denbrock to fill offensive coordinator void
Grant Tobin The Irish are bringing Mike Denbrock back to South Bend, after a two-year stint at LSU under head coach Brian Kelly. LSU is the third school where Denbrock has served as offensive coordinator. At LSU, he led the offense to an SEC West championship in 2022. Quarterback Jayden Daniels also won a Heisman Trophy in 2023 during his tenure. Before joining up with … [Read more...] about Notre Dame reunites with Mike Denbrock to fill offensive coordinator void
Notre Dame admits 15% of REA applicants to the class of 2028
Courtesy/Rudy Sandoval Notre Dame admitted Rudy Sandoval of Whiting, Indiana, to the class of 2028 on Dec. 15, 2023. Notre Dame admitted almost exactly 15% of students who submitted restrictive early action (REA) applications for the undergraduate class of 2028. Applicants learned of the University’s decisions on Dec. 15. Rudy Sandoval of Whiting, Indiana, was one of the … [Read more...] about Notre Dame admits 15% of REA applicants to the class of 2028