Irish Stampede USC on Ground, Eye CFP Stage Notre Dame pummeled USC’s defense with a relentless ground attack, racking up 306 rushing yards en route to a 34-24 victory in South Bend. Jeremiyah Love exploded for 228 yards—more than any back in Notre Dame Stadium history—while Jadarian Price added 87. The win extended a five-game…

The Two-Faced Irish Defense Preps for Trojan Showdown Notre Dame’s once-unshakeable defense has alternated between lockdown brilliance and bewildering breakdowns this season. After surrendering 68 points in its first two games, the unit found its stride in Weeks 3 and 4, plugging holes and creating turnovers. Now comes the acid test: facing USC’s juggernaut offense…

CJ Carr Eyes USC Spotlight: Legacy in the Making CJ Carr has surprised everyone by steering Notre Dame from an 0-2 slump to a four-game winning streak, demonstrating poise beyond his experience. Even in his first two losses as a starter, Carr’s calm decision-making stood out, with Notre Dame’s defense taking the brunt of the…

Irish Scramble After Injury-Free Policy Fails Notre Dame enters the weekend showdown with USC saddled by an expanding injury report. Center Ashton Craig is done for the season after his NC State injury, while run-stopping defensive tackle Gabriel Rubio will miss the Trojans game, further depleting the interior defense. Special teams ace Loghan Thomas also…

Quinn Anoints Carr: Notre Dame’s Next No.1 Brady Quinn, former Irish star and two-time Heisman finalist, insists CJ Carr is on a rocket to stardom. In a sit-down interview Quinn predicted Carr will be a first overall NFL Draft pick in two years and Notre Dame’s greatest quarterback ever. He compared Carr favorably to other…

Fighting Irish’s Meteoric Leap to No. 13 After stumbling out of the gate with back-to-back losses to Miami and Texas A&M, Notre Dame ripped off four consecutive blowout victories, vaulting the Fighting Irish up to No. 13 in the latest AP Poll. Keying the turnaround is first-year defensive coordinator Chris Ash’s revitalized unit, which has…

South Bend Under the Lights: Irish vs. Trojans Goes Live Notre Dame and USC collide Saturday night in South Bend with College Football Playoff hopes on the line. The Fighting Irish, chasing a 10-game winning streak to crack the CFP, open as a 7.5-point favorite over the one-loss Trojans, who just reentered the AP top…

CJ Carr Set for Prime-Time Heroics vs USC CJ Carr has navigated the classic rookie QB roller coaster, racking up 342 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception on an “off day,” then following it up with just under 200 yards and two TDs without any picks. After cutting his teeth against Miami and Texas A&M,…

Irish vs Wolfpack: Prophets Predict a Stampede As Notre Dame prepares to face NC State, every expert from SI’s stable has donned their seer hats and dialed up the Irish for a comfortable fourth straight win. With predictions ranging from a 25-point shellacking to a scoring avalanche fueled by CJ Carr and the backfield duo…

Taylor Swift Drops Album, Irish Drop Opponents Notre Dame followed Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Life of a Showgirl” by cruising past Boise State 28-7, marking yet another victory in the series of games played immediately after her fall releases. Since Swift’s debut in 2006, the Fighting Irish have won most matchups on the weekend…