Independents Football

  1. Notre Dame Football: Breaking Down What Makes Louis Nix so Great

    Louis Nix became a household name last fall by helping to anchor the Notre Dame defensive effort that led to a national title game berth. Heading into his senior season, he is Mel Kiper ’s No...

    Ian Berg Written by Ian Berg about 2 hours ago 492 reads 0 comments

  2. 2013 Military Bowl to Be Played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

    WASHINGTON, D.C. -The DC Bowl Committee and Events DC today announced that the 2013 Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman benefiting the USO will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 8 hours ago 7 reads 0 comments

  3. Maisel: Success in Academics and Athletics

    Notre Dame's 12-0 regular-season record last fall was enhanced by the fact that the school also rose to the top of the NCAA Graduation Success Rate rankings.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 9 hours ago 75 reads 0 comments

  4. Nothing 'Fowl' About ND Slate

    Not too long ago, skeptics/cynics surmised that the Notre Dame football team would have to join a conference to avoid scheduling problems.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 9 hours ago 4 reads 0 comments

  5. Brian Kelly's Biggest Challenges for Notre Dame in 2013

    As is the cyclical nature of college football, the dawn of each new season arrives with fresh challenges and kinks to be ironed out...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 1 day ago 1,946 reads 9 comments

  6. Notre Dame Football: The Key Player in Each 2013 Game

    All of Notre Dame's 12 wins last season required a full-team effort, but when looking back on each of the Irish's victories in 2012, often times a specific player comes to mind for a certain game...

    Matt Smith Written by Matt Smith about 2 days ago 4,273 reads 18 comments

  7. Alex Bars Commits to Notre Dame: Irish Land Mammoth 4-Star OT

    Commitment No. 10 is a big one for Notre Dame, and his name is Alex Bars . Bars is a 4-star offensive tackle from Nashville, Tenn., and he's ranked as the No. 9 player at the position, according to the 247Sports composite rankings...

    Andrew Kulha Written by Andrew Kulha about 3 days ago 15,213 reads 51 comments

  8. 4-Star OL Commits to ND Via Twitter

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 3 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

  9. Could Notre Dame Football Be Left Without a Bowl Berth?

    A 7-5 bowl-eligible Notre Dame team may be spending this December in South Bend, Ind., instead of Honolulu, Hawaii, according to an ESPN report ...

    Lisa Horne Written by Lisa Horne about 3 days ago 4,598 reads 63 comments

  10. Notre Dame Football: Defensive Studs Who Will Carry Irish in 2013

    When Manti Te'o left South Bend to pursue a career in the NFL, his departure left a huge hole in the middle of Notre Dame defense...

    Jesse Reed Written by Jesse Reed about 4 days ago 3,579 reads 35 comments

  11. BYU's Kyle Van Noy Named to Lott Trophy Watch List

    PROVO, Utah (May 16, 2013) — BYU All-American linebacker Kyle Van Noy was named to the 2013 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List announced Thursday by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 4 days ago 77 reads 0 comments

  12. Irish-Spartans Series Will Continue

    It appears football life (almost) in the ACC is starting to come into scheduling focus, as news is starting to trickle out from Big Ten rivals about future dates.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 4 days ago 123 reads 0 comments

  13. Peppers Set to Announce on ESPNU

    Jabrill Peppers (Paramus, N.J./Paramus Catholic), the No. 2 prospect in the country, has set his decision date.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 4 days ago 269 reads 0 comments

  14. Kelly: 2012 a Season of Faith 'Restored'

    Brian Kelly sees Notre Dame's 2012 renaissance campaign as validation the football program can succeed at the highest level on the field and in the classroom.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 4 days ago 21 reads 0 comments

  15. Lynch Prepares for Football After Notre Dame

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 4 days ago 14 reads 0 comments

  16. Another Side of Bronco Mendenhall

    BYU head football coach Bronco Mendenhall has established a certain demeanor on the football field. He's high-energy, demanding, direct, reticent, taciturn and distant.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 4 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  17. BYU's Payout from Arizona Series Revealed

    Details of the three-game BYU-Arizona football series have been released after a copy of the term sheet was posted online.....

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 4 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

  18. Utah Analytics Company Breaks Down Ziggy & NFL Draft

    The power of social media is rising at a phenomenal rate. In all aspects of media, especially sports, it has become a force of nature — breaking news, engaging fans and delivering people directly to everyone...

    Martin Kenmore Written by Martin Kenmore about 4 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  19. BYU Football: Examining What Makes Kyle Van Noy a Nightmare at LB

    Kyle Van Noy is heading into this season as one of the most-hyped Cougars in recent memory, coming off a transcendent performance in the 2012 Poinsettia Bowl . The All-American linebacker filled stat sheets with 8 tackles, 1...

    Samuel Benson Written by Samuel Benson about 5 days ago 2,541 reads 6 comments

  20. Notre Dame and ACC Jazzed About Partnership

    FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The buzz is back at the ACC spring meetings. All indications are after a tumultuous stretch, all is well with the ACC...

    Jeff Carillo Written by Jeff Carillo about 5 days ago 87 reads 0 comments

  21. ND Responds to Brady Hoke's 'Chickening Out' Comment, Says 'Math Is Simple'

    Brady Hoke lobbed a harmless barb at rival Notre Dame on Monday, saying the Irish "chickened out" of their series with Michigan, and the national media took off with it. It even landed on CNN...

    James Wrabel Written by James Wrabel about 5 days ago 259 reads 0 comments

  22. Joyner: Irish O Set for Breakthrough

    The build-up toward last year's undefeated regular season, coach Brian Kelly's track record and multiple strong recruiting classes all suggest that Notre Dame's 2012 renaissance was far from a one-year wonder...

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 5 days ago 291 reads 0 comments

  23. Brandon: ND-Michigan Hiatus to Last a While

    Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon didn't do the chicken dance when asked about Notre Dame's decision to stop the annual series with the Wolverines after 2014.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 5 days ago 66 reads 0 comments

  24. Te'o Blends with Chargers' Vets

    Philip Rivers thought former Notre Dame All-American linebacker Manti Te'o had a decent first interaction with San Diego Chargers veterans.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 5 days ago 43 reads 0 comments

  25. Notre Dame Football: Analyzing Key Players for Irish to Contend for BCS Title

    Brian Kelly and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a rare opportunity to compete for another BCS National Championship. Last season was Notre Dame's first legit shot at winning it all since 1993, and the Irish haven't finished on top since 1988...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 5 days ago 4,431 reads 14 comments