Brendan McAlinden God’s Country The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 1-0 and ranked #5 in the country after getting a well-earned win over the Texas A&M Aggies in College Station. There was a ton of pressure on the Irish to secure a win in what many considered to be the toughest game on their schedule — and they more than passed the test. Now there’s a new type of … [Read more...] about The Anti-Preview: Notre Dame VS Northern Illinois
Notre Dame Football: Marcus Freeman Updates Media Ahead of NIU Game
Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images Time for some #MACtion Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman met with journalists Thursday following the team’s 23-13 victory against the Texas A&M Aggies. Before the Irish take on the Northern Illinois Huskies, the coach sat down to talk practice, development and trust. Putting Talent to Work On what allows defensive … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football: Marcus Freeman Updates Media Ahead of NIU Game
The AP Poll matters and here’s why you should think so too
We’re smart Who polls the pollsters? It’s a question that dawned on me this offseason when I saw one of those neat infographic videos of each programs AP Poll appearances since its inception. I get it, we now find ourselves in the playoff era, what point do these polls have? Don’t be an idiot Brendan, polls don’t matter anymore! I’m smart! Not like everybody says... like … [Read more...] about The AP Poll matters and here’s why you should think so too
Game Day Tradition for Notre Dame Football
College Football: View of fans posing for picture with mural “The Word of Life” depicting Christ of Teacher on wall of Hesburgh Library in background. Informally known as “Touchdown Jesus” (Photo by Jeff Haynes /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) | Set Number: X159958 TK1 From the end zone to the press box shadow, some things never change. Freshmen and seniors … [Read more...] about Game Day Tradition for Notre Dame Football
Notre Dame Football: Northern Illinois Huskies Q&A with Hustle Belt
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Your 1-0, 5th-ranked Irish host Northern Illinois in the home opener this weekend — is a letdown game coming? Well folks, I think it’s safe to say that not only has the college football season gotten off to a pretty fun start, but that we Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans especially have good reason to be excited for the next few months … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Football: Northern Illinois Huskies Q&A with Hustle Belt