The 'Len' Zone - Irish 101

Cold shooting from deep proved costly for Notre Dame in their loss at Syracuse. Len Clark reports. Syracuse knocked down ten three-pointers to Notre Dame’s six, pulling away for an 86–72 win at the JMA Wireless Dome. Jalen Haralson led the Irish with 26 points, but Notre Dame shot just 27 percent from beyond the arc. The loss drops the Irish to 11–11 overall and 2–7 in ACC play. The Irish now head...

Notre Dame is back on the road for an ACC matchup at Syracuse. Len Clark has more. The Irish are looking to respond after a hard-fought double-overtime loss earlier this week against Cal and aim to build consistency away from home. Syracuse brings its trademark energy on its home floor, setting the stage for a physical conference battle. Both teams are trying to end January on a high note — Notre...

Notre Dame football is making another defensive coaching change this offseason as Len Clark reports. Linebackers coach Al Washington is leaving Notre Dame to join the Miami Dolphins. Washington was promoted earlier this month after serving as Notre Dame’s defensive line coach and will now make the jump to the NFL. The move follows another recent departure, with defensive backs coach Mike Mickens l...

Cal’s hot shooting from deep proved to be the difference on Thursday night in Berkeley in their win over the Notre Dame women’s basketball team. Len Clark has more. Cal’s women’s basketball team knocked down an incredible 71 percent from three-point range in an 80–69 win over Notre Dame. Hannah Hidalgo, once again, led the Irish with 22 points, and had six rebounds and six assists. The Irish have...

Free throws proved decisive in Notre Dame’s loss to #17 Virginia. Len Clark reports. Virginia knocked down 28 of 35 free throws, including 14 of 15 by Tice De Ridder, to beat the Fighting Irish 100–97 in overtime. Notre Dame led by as many as 19 points in the first half and got a career high 34 points from Cole Certa, but late fouls sent Virginia to the line. The Irish cut it to three in the final...

A tough test awaits Notre Dame on its home floor tonight. Len Clark has more. The Fighting Irish will play host tonight to No. 14 Virginia at Purcell Pavilion, aiming for a rare win over a ranked opponent — their first in nearly three years. Notre Dame has dropped 11 straight games against Top 25 teams since beating then-No. 25 Pitt in March of 2023. Virginia, meanwhile, looks to halt its first lo...

Notre Dame is losing a key member of its defensive staff to the NFL. Len Clark has more. Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens is headed to the NFL. Mickens is leaving South Bend to join the Baltimore Ravens’ coaching staff, ending a successful run developing the Irish secondary. Mickens spent several seasons at Notre Dame and was widely credited with player development and recruiting in t...

In women’s basketball, Clemson pulled off a road shocker in South Bend as Len Clark reports. Clemson stunned the Irish 65-58 on Notre Dame’s home court, thanks to a defensive stranglehold down the stretch. The Fighting Irish went scoreless over the final three minutes and twenty seconds, missing all six field goal attempts as the Tigers closed on a 7-0 run. Hannah Hidalgo scored 30 for Notre Dame,...

After a slow start, Notre Dame finished strong Saturday night to snap a 5-game losing streak. Len Clark has more. The Irish missed their first eight shots and trailed Boston College by 11 at halftime, but responded with a 44-point second half to pull out a 68–64 win at Purcell Pavilion. Cole Certa hit a three at the 10:40 mark to give Notre Dame its first lead in the game. Braden Shrewsberry score...

Notre Dame men’s basketball is back home tonight, looking to turn the page in ACC play. Len Clark reports. The Fighting Irish host Boston College tonight. Notre Dame enters at 10–9 overall, 1–5 in the ACC, while Boston College is 9–10 and 2–4 in conference play. The Irish have won two straight in the series, including a double-overtime road win last season. Notre Dame averages 73 points per game a...

Notre Dame Football has unveiled its 2026 regular-season schedule. The Irish open the season on September 6th against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay—the Shamrock Series game - then will face six ACC opponents, three Big Ten teams, and renew five trophy rivalries over the course of the season, including matchups with Michigan State, Purdue, Navy, Boston College, and Stanford. The season wr...

The Notre Dame women’s basketball team picked up a conference win last night. Len Clark reports. The Irish snapped a two-game losing streak with a come from behind 74-66 victory over Miami. With the win Notre Dame improves to 13-6 overall and 5-3 in ACC play. Hannah Hildalgo led four Irish players in double figure scoring with 27 as the Irish took a lead late in the 4th quarter after trailing by a...

North Carolina’s shooting efficiency proved decisive as the Tar Heels beat Notre Dame in Chapel Hill. Len Clark reports. North Carolina never trailed in the game and led by as many as 29 points in the second half in an 91-69 ACC win over the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame has now lost five straight and stands at 10-9 overall and 1-5 in the conference. Sir Mohammed led the Irish in scoring with 14, whi...

Notre Dame faces a tough road test tonight in ACC play, as Len Clark reports. Notre Dame is in Chapel Hill tonight to face No. 22 North Carolina looking to snap a four-game losing skid. The Irish are 10-and-8 overall and 1-and-4 in the ACC, and only 1-and-10 all-time at North Carolina. Jalen Haralson leads Notre Dame in ACC play at nearly 15 points per game, while Braeden Shrewsberry tops the leag...

Notre Dame heads to Chapel Hill Wednesday night to face North Carolina, but the Irish will be without a veteran in the frontcourt. Senior forward Kebba Njie will miss the rest of the season after a knee injury — and because he has no eligibility left, it also ends his college career. The 6-10 forward appeared in 17 games this season, averaging about 11 and a half minutes per game, providing depth...

Shooting told the story in Notre Dame’s loss at top-ranked UConn. Len Clark reports. Notre Dame struggled from the perimeter in an 85–47 loss to UConn, hitting just 1 of 16 three-point shots. The Huskies led for nearly the entire game — 39 minutes and 43 seconds — and turned Irish turnovers into 20 points. Hanna Hidalgo once again led the Irish with 16 points, while Sarah Strong had 18 points and...

Suggested Lead Two of women’s basketball’s traditional powers meet today in Connecticut. Len Clark has more. Top-ranked UConn is unbeaten and riding a long winning streak, led by star guard Azzi Fudd and a deep, balanced lineup. Notre Dame counters with one of the nation’s most exciting players in Hannah Hidalgo, who leads the 23rd ranked Irish in scoring and steals, and brings energy on both ends...

Virginia Tech beat Notre Dame 89 to 76 in ACC play. Len Clark reports. The difference came at the free-throw line. The Hokies went 28-for-32, while the Irish were 16-for-21 — a 12-point gap in a 13-point game. Brady Koehler led Notre Dame with 17 points. Cole Certa added 14 off the bench. Tobi Lawal had 22 points and 11 rebounds for Virginia Tech, and was 14 of 18 at the free throw line. Notre Dam...

Notre Dame is back on the road today, taking on Virginia Tech in ACC basketball. Len Clark reports. The Hokies are 13–5 overall and nearly perfect at home. They’re led by guard Jailen Bedford, who has been one of the ACC’s most consistent scorers, along with a strong perimeter game that can stretch defenses. Notre Dame comes in at 10–7 and 1-3 in conference play. The Irish are led by freshman Jale...

Louisville used depth and late execution to pull away from Notre Dame in women’s basketball , winning 79–66 Thursday night in South Bend, Len Clark has more. The key number: bench points. Louisville outscored the Irish 31–2 with its reserves. Notre Dame shot 56 percent from three, but scored just 10 points in the fourth quarter. Hannah Hidalgo led the Irish with 24 points and eight assists. Reyna...

Notre Dame adds strength up front with a key transfer on the defensive line. Former Pittsburgh defensive lineman Francis Brewu has committed to Notre Dame through the transfer portal. Brewu started every game last season for the Panthers, finishing with 36 tackles, six tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-2, 280-pound interior lineman is expected to add immediate depth and phys...

Notre Dame dropped its second straight ACC game on Tuesday night. Len Clark has more. The difference was turnovers in Notre Dame’s 81 to 69 loss to Miami, The Irish committed 18 turnovers that were converted into 19 Hurricane points.. Tre Donaldson led Miami with 23 points. Malik Reneau added 17 and 10 rebounds, While Jalen Haralson paced Notre Dame with 18 points, and Sir Mohammed added 15 off th...

Suggested Lead Notre Dame football is adding impact talent through the transfer portal on both sides of the ball. Len Clark reports. Former Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley has committed to the Irish, returning to the program he originally chose out of high school to strengthen the defensive front. Notre Dame has also added former Michigan cornerback Jayden Sanders, to bring depth and athleticism...

Notre Dame will look to get back into the win column tonight at home against Miami. Len Clark reports. The Irish are 10–6 overall and 1–2 in the ACC, coming off back-to-back losses, but they’re strong at home at 7–2. Miami arrives at 14–2 and 3–0 in league play, averaging 88 points a game behind Tre Donaldson and Malik Reneau, who combine for more than 40 a night. Notre Dame counters with freshman...

Prosecutors say there will be no charges against Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman. Len Clark reports. Prosecutors in St. Joseph County say Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman will not face charges in connection with a battery allegation at a high school wrestling meet earlier this month. Officials say video evidence reviewed in the case does not support claims that Freeman p...