The 'Len' Zone - Irish 101

Notre Dame’s success isn’t just on the scoreboard — it’s buried in the numbers as Len Clark reports. The Irish average seven yards per play , skipping a few chains in between. Inside the red zone, the defense turns into a stone wall , allowing just one rushing touchdown every three trips. On special teams, Notre Dame flips the field — a twelve-yard edge per drive that fuels momentum before the off...

Notre Dame’s offensive line continues to live out the “next man in” mentality — and Joe Otting is the latest example as Len Clark reports. When starting center Ashton Craig went down, redshirt freshman Joe Otting stepped up and made his first career start against USC. The result? The Irish offense rolled for 306 rushing yards, their best output of the season. Otting - :07 In: “You never know... Ou...

Notre Dame takes a five-game win streak to Chestnut Hill, looking to keep the momentum rolling. The 5-2 Irish have jumped on teams early, outscoring opponents two-to-one in the first quarter, then sealing games with power running from running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Boston College on the other hand has struggled to finish, giving up nearly 35 points a game and wearing down late. E...

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr has quickly become the engine of Notre Dame’s offensive attack. The #12 Irish face Boston College this Saturday. Len Clark reports. Through seven games, Carr has thrown for nearly 1,800 yards and 14 touchdowns , and completing nearly two thirds of his passes with remarkable accuracy. Carr’s command has fueled a Notre Dame attack that is averaging 462 yards and nearly...

The Irish return from the bye week at 5–2, ready to face Boston College on the road. Len Clark reports. Quarterback CJ Carr continues to command an Irish offense averaging more than 460 yards per game. Defensively, Notre Dame has forced 13 interceptions through seven games. A key advantage for the Irish has been red-zone efficiency, finding the end zone on nearly seventy percent of their trips ins...

Suggested Lead It’s back to business for Notre Dame after the bye week, as the Irish hit the road to face Boston College. Marcus Freeman’s team used the break to regroup for what’s shaping up to be a critical second half of the season for the Fighting Irish. But they’ll do it without offensive lineman Billy Schrauth, sidelined with a knee injury that’s expected to keep him out for multiple games....

Notre Dame is hitting its stride at midseason and going into a bye week after a big win over USC. Len Clark has more. QB C.J. Carr has thrown for nearly nineteen hundred yards, while running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price have combined for over twelve hundred yards and seventeen touchdowns. Defensively, Marcus Freeman’s group has 13 interceptions, holding opponents to just 100 yards rushi...

Notre Dame took control where it mattered most — in the trenches to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. Len Clark Reports. 13th-ranked Notre Dame powered past No. 20 Southern Cal 34-24, fueled by a dominant rushing attack that piled up 306 yards . Jeremiyah Love led the way with 228 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries , while Jadarian Price added 87 and returned a kickoff 102 yards for...

Notre Dame and USC renew one of college football’s greatest rivalry’s tonight at Notre Dame Stadium. Len Clark has more. The 13th-ranked Fighting Irish bring a 4-2 record and a defense ranked among the nation’s best against 20th-ranked USC, led by head coach Lincoln Riley. Quarterback C.J. Carr has thrown for over sixteen hundred yards and thirteen touchdowns, while running backs Jeremiyah Love an...

Notre Dame faces one of college football’s most explosive offenses Saturday night when USC comes to town. Len Clark has more. The Trojans average more than 550 yards of offense and 45 points per game, powered by quarterback Jayden Maiava’s 73-percent passing accuracy and a ground attack gaining over six yards a carry. For the Irish, the keys are pressure and possession — collapsing the pocket to d...

Notre Dame will be without starting center Ashton Craig , who has been sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Len Clark reports. Stepping in for Craig is Joe Otting , a young lineman who will make his first start under the bright lights against USC. Otting was called upon to replace Craig in the third quarter in last week’s win against NC State. Coaches say Otting brings energy a...

Suggested Lead For Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen , this weekend’s matchup with USC isn’t just another game — it’s the game as Len Clark reports. The Irish vs. the Trojans is a rivalry built on pride, passion, and history. Bowen says it’s one every player circles the moment the schedule comes out. Bowen - :10 On the USC game In - “This is…” Out - “…for USC.” Notre Dame’s defense will need that...

Suggested Lead #13 Notre Dame carries a four-game win streak into this Saturday’s game against the 20th ranked Trojans of USC. Len Clark has more. Marcus Freeman says Saturday’s clash with USC will be all about “velocity” and physical play. Coming off what he calls the defense’s best game of the year against NC State. Freeman wants sharper short-yardage execution and a fast start against the 5-and...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame’s defense has quietly become one of college football’s most opportunistic units. Len Clark reports on how discipline and depth are fueling the Irish secondary. Notre Dame’s defense is making its mark with discipline, depth, and takeaways. Through six games, the Irish have intercepted 11 passes by seven different players — the most under head coach Marcus Freeman. It’s no...

Suggested Lead: #16 Notre Dame won its 4th straight game. A 27-7 win over NC State. Len Clark Reports. Notre Dame flexed its balance and depth Saturday rolling past NC State, thirty-six to seven. Freshman quarterback C.J. Carr threw for three hundred forty-two yards and two scores , while Jeremiyah Love found the end zone twice on the ground. The Irish defense was Relentless with four sacks and th...

The Wolfpack of North Carolina State is Notre Dame’s opponent this week, and this matchup features firepower on both sides according to Len Clark. NC State has the ACC’s leading rusher, Hollywood Smothers , averaging more than a hundred yards a game, and quarterback C.J. Bailey , one of the nation’s most accurate passers. Add in Terrell Anderson , a deep-threat wideout with game-breaking speed, an...

Suggested Lead Notre Dame’s offensive line has quietly become the foundation of the Irish attack , as Len Clark reports. Through five games, the Fighting Irish have outgained opponents by nearly 450 yards, averaging 6.6 yards per play while committing fewer penalty yards. That consistency has helped build an offense that controls possession for more than 31 minutes per game, giving quarterback CJ...

Suggested Lead Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr continues to shine under center for Notre Dame—throwing for over 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns through just five games. Len Clark has more The chemistry with the talented Notre Dame receiving Corp is starting to look veteran-like according to Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love. Love 1 - :08 In - “When you…” Out: “…great quarterback.” Carr leads...

Suggested Lead Notre Dame’s offensive line is starting to come together — and Marcus Freeman says the biggest improvement has been their ability to adjust on the fly. Len Clark reports. With four experienced starters up front, the Irish are picking up exotic pressures and keeping the run game rolling. Against Boise State, the offensive line adjusted to different defensive looks which, according to...

Suggested Lead Notre Dame’s win over Boise State wasn’t just about the scoreboard — it was about efficiency as Len Clark report. The Irish ran only 54 plays , compared to Boise’s 71… yet outgained the Broncos 389 yards to 315 . That’s 7.2 yards per play — their most explosive average of the season. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr completed 65 percent of his passes for two touchdowns… while the defens...

ND Report for Sunday, October 5th WIBC Voicer Suggested Lead: Notre Dame is now over the .500 on the season at 3-2 with a win Saturday over Boise State. Len Clark reports. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr threw for two touchdowns, while Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price combined for more than 180 yards on the ground and two touchdowns as the Fighting Irish rolled past Boise State, 28–7. The Irish defe...

Suggested Lead: This afternoon in South Bend, it’s a clash of strength and a test of vulnerabilities for Notre Dame against Boise State. Len Clark has more. Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen is on a tear averaging just under 300 yards a game with nine touchdown passes. He’s got weapons too, with Chris Marshall and Latrell Caples making big plays downfield. But here’s the storyline: Notre Dame’...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame looks to keep its momentum going tomorrow when the Irish host Boise State. Len Clark reports. The Irish ground game has been dominant with Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price combining for over 600 yards and 14 touchdowns, while quarterback CJ Carr is playing with poise and completing nearly 70 percent of his passes with nine scores. So, what are the keys for an Irish vict...

Suggested Lead: As the Irish get ready for Boise State, there’s one hidden stat that could tell the story. Here’s Len Clark. First time opponent Boise State has dominated the first quarter this season, outscoring opponents 55 to 7. The Broncos love to strike early, putting teams back on their heels. But Notre Dame’s strength has been in the middle quarters —piling up 66 points in the second and 35...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame is 2-2 overall and will now turn its attention to Boise State, and the Irish defense knows it faces a dual threat quarterback. Len Clark has more. Head coach Marcus Freeman says Boise State quarterback Maddux Madson has the tools to keep the Notre Dame defenses off balance, and he’s capable of stretching the field with his arm while making plays with his legs. Freeman (:...