When the Irish traveled to Texas in 1996, they didn’t just take on the Longhorns—they battled the heat, the odds, and the noise of 83,000 roaring fans to pull off one of the season’s most thrilling comebacks. After two tune-up wins to start the season, Notre Dame’s first real test came in Austin against a fired-up, top-10 Texas Longhorns team hungry for revenge after a lopsided … [Read more...] about Heat, Heart, and a Last-Second Hero: Notre Dame VS Texas, 1996
Aamil Wagner Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Big guy, big heart Aamil Wagner was a nice recruiting surprise for Notre Dame football, as many didn’t expect him to come to South Bend. Hailing from Marcus Freeman’s old high school in Ohio (Wayne), Wagner chose the Irish, and became an anchor on the line at right tackle for the entirety of Notre Dame’s 14-2 season in 2024. He’s also a very focused and determined individual … [Read more...] about Aamil Wagner Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Shane Gillis is pretty much all of us right now
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Except YOU’RE not that funny One of the auxiliary things that came about during the 2024 Notre Dame Football season was the ascension of Shane Gillis as one of the leading celebrity voices for college football via his Notre Dame fandom. Gillis used his celebrity status, and his deep and sincere roots as an Irish fan, to be THE … [Read more...] about Shane Gillis is pretty much all of us right now
Should Notre Dame rotate football games annually with the troops?
Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Think about it for a minute Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Notre Dame fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Throughout the years, I’ve made my personal preference about wanting Notre Dame to … [Read more...] about Should Notre Dame rotate football games annually with the troops?
Updated Irish player rankings adds a 5-Star
Things change If you didn’t know already, On3 swallowed up Rivals and the combined force has created something different (but mostly the same). Basically, Rivals will cover all recruiting while On3 is team coverage. This meant a removal of the On3 ranking system, and a rebirth of Rivals ratings — along with the Rivals Industry ratings. This change affects the 247 Composite … [Read more...] about Updated Irish player rankings adds a 5-Star