1. 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 8 days ago 299 reads 0 comments

  2. 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 8 days ago 71 reads 0 comments

  3. 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 8 days ago 47 reads 0 comments

  4. 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 8 days ago 4,529 reads 14 comments

  5. Notre Dame Football: The 5 Greatest Legends of All-Time

    No sport is steeped in tradition more so than college football. Every team and its respective fanbase understand the importance of the plays, games and stories, some often embellished, ...

    Matt Smith Written by Matt Smith about 8 days ago 3,478 reads 1 comments

  6. Notre Dame Football: Why the Irish Don't Need Michigan on Future Schedules

    Notre Dame's scheduling agreement with the Atlantic Coast Conference—a byproduct of the university's decision to join the conference in all sports aside from football and ...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 9 days ago 7,122 reads 81 comments

  7. Nix Fires Back at Hoke

    NotreDame star NT Louis Nix responds to Brady Hoke> RT @1IrishChocolate Chickened out? #MeatChicken will taste delicious Sept 7th...

    Nick Yokoyama Written by Nick Yokoyama about 9 days ago 444 reads 1 comments

  8. Samardzija's Football Toughness Showing on Baseball Diamond

    For Notre Dame football fans, there will always be a bit of a “what if” with Jeff Samardzija.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 10 days ago 46 reads 0 comments

  9. Bengals Try Eifert in Multiple Spots

    Tyler Eifert lined up here, there and just about everywhere during his first practice with the Cincinnati Bengals. Felt like old times.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 10 days ago 65 reads 0 comments

  10. ND High on Kiper's 2014 Board

    Mel Kiper Jr . said it, not me: "Just imagine for a moment how scary the Notre Dame defensive line would be in 2013 if [Aaron] Lynch had stayed in South Bend.".....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 10 days ago 122 reads 0 comments

  11. Notre Dame Football: Ranking the 5 Best Offensive Weapons for the Fighting Irish

    With his sterling reputation as a head coach capable of developing explosive, high-octane offenses, current Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has been incredibly efficient in luring elite offensive talent to campus...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 10 days ago 6,419 reads 44 comments

  12. What We Learned About Notre Dame This Spring

    Notre Dame has been adamant this spring that it is not resting on its laurels from its renaissance 2012 campaign, which saw Alabama ruin national title hopes in the final game of the season...

    Andrew Joynt Written by Andrew Joynt about 10 days ago 275 reads 0 comments

  13. Notre Dame Focuses on Rebounding

    Notre Dame's 42-14 loss to Alabama in the Discover BCS National Championship provided a certain segment of the country the chance to rejoice in the familiar "S-E-C!" chants that reign every January...

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 13 days ago 9 reads 0 comments

  14. Schwapp's Death Shakes ND Family

    Pat Kuntz remembers the hardest hit he ever experienced as a Notre Dame football player as being delivered by a teammate, and that his 6-foot-3, 283-pound defensive lineman's frame hit the turf so hard that he caromed off of it...

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 13 days ago 150 reads 0 comments

  15. Kiel Opens Up About Transfer to Cincinnati

    The news of Gunner Kiel leaving Notre Dame was hardly a surprise. The talented young quarterback, who redshirted during the Irish's 2012 run to the BCS Championship game, departed before spring practice, with an eye on finding an opportunity to play...

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 13 days ago 120 reads 0 comments

  16. Te'o Signs with Chargers

    Former Notre Dame All-American Manti Te'o didn't waste any time signing his first professional football contract.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 13 days ago 6 reads 0 comments

  17. Notre Dame Football 2013: Where the Irish Offense Is in Need of Improvement

    Notre Dame's inconceivable journey to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game was spurred by its ferocious defense, though a sole reliance upon the same unit won't aid in the Irish's ...

    Connor Killoren Written by Connor Killoren about 13 days ago 2,946 reads 17 comments

  18. Comparing Everett Golson to Other Notre Dame QBs of the BCS Era

    Notre Dame has had more than its fair share of great quarterbacks, including some above-average ones during the BCS era...

    Randy Chambers Written by Randy Chambers about 14 days ago 4,497 reads 30 comments

  19. Notre Dame Football: Keys to Irish Echoing Perfection in 2013

    The Notre Dame Fighting Irish displayed immaculate potential last season, but that will make repeating perfection in 2013 extensively difficult...

    John Rozum Written by John Rozum about 14 days ago 2,043 reads 7 comments

  20. Notre Dame Football: Former Irish Fullback Schwapp Dies

    Former Notre Dame fullback Asaph Schwapp , a member of the Fighting Irish football program from 2005-2008, died Wednesday after a long battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Hartford, Conn...

    Matt Smith Written by Matt Smith about 14 days ago 21,797 reads 22 comments

  21. Irish Shut out of Hall

    Notre Dame was shut out of the College Football Hall of Fame this year, one year after David Casper became the 44th former Irish player to be named to the Hall.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 15 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  22. Chris Salvi Invited to Bears Rookie Camp

    Nothing has come easy for Chris Salvi. The former Notre Dame safety and special teams ace was a walk-on transfer from Butler during his Irish career, earning a scholarship for his senior year...

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 15 days ago 7 reads 0 comments

  23. Irish in Hunt for Elite Quarterback

    Scholarships offers from Notre Dame, Ohio State and Fresno State started the week. Then an invite to a national quarterback competition and a visit to Wisconsin ended the week.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 15 days ago 17 reads 0 comments

  24. Manti Te'o Needs to 'Prove Himself'

    The San Diego Chargers expect second-round draft pick Manti Te'o to step in as the starting inside linebacker next to Donald Butler.....

    Robert Piva Written by Robert Piva about 15 days ago 4 reads 0 comments

  25. Notre Dame Football: Why Fighting Irish Defense Will Be Better Next Season

    After losing leaders Manti Te'o , Zeke Motta and Kapron Lewis-Moore, it's only natural to be concerned about a possible drop-off on the defensive side of the ball for Notre Dame in 2013-14...

    Ryan Rudnansky Written by Ryan Rudnansky about 15 days ago 4,363 reads 27 comments