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Suggested Lead: #21 Notre Dame heads into the game this week with Boise State at two and two, and stats tell the story according to Len Clark. The Irish are averaging six point seven yards per play and have scored one hundred and twenty points in their first four games. Jadarian Price and Jeremiyah Love have combined for nearly seven hundred and fifty all-purpose yards, while C.J. Carr is completi...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame didn’t just beat Arkansas—they dismantled them with precision as Len Clark reports. CJ Carr threw for 354 yards and four touchdowns and the Irish backfield did the rest with Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price combining for six touchdowns, powering a ground game that churned out 210 yards. Notre Dame was efficient going six of ten on third down, was perfect in the red zone...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame heads into Fayetteville for its first-ever matchup with Arkansas, and all eyes are on the Irish defense. Len Clark has more. Through three games, Notre Dame has allowed nearly 290 passing yards per contest, a number that must improve against an SEC opponent eager to throw the football. Linebacker Drayk Bowen anchors a unit that has shown flashes, while a banged up second...

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Suggested Lead: Notre Dame’s offense is rolling, but can the defense keep pace against Arkansas? Len Clark reports. The Irish offense has been electric, averaging over 420 yards per game behind quarterback CJ Carr and running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. But the challenge this week is clear; can the defense contain an SEC passing attack after giving up nearly 290 yards per game through...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame’s offense is gaining confidence with freshman quarterback CJ Carr at the helm. Len Clark reports. A key audible by Carr for a touchdown showed his poise, and the Irish continue to lean on the unselfish one-two punch of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Love says the Irish believe the only team that can slow them down is themselves. Love (:07) IN- “We believe…” Out-“…is...

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Notre Dame didn’t just beat Purdue this past Saturday, they redefined efficiency. Len Clark has more. The Irish ran only 63 plays yet piled up 56 points, averaging nearly nine yards every snap. QB CJ Carr threw just 12 passes and accounted for 223 yards. Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price combined for five rushing touchdowns and a kickoff return that felt like a lightning strike. This wasn’t footba...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame rollied past Purdue 56-30 behind a breakout game from running back Jadarian Price. Len Clark reports. The junior scored four touchdowns, including a dazzling 100-yard kickoff return, helping the Irish earn their first win of the season. After the game, Price talked about what sparked his performance: Price 1 - :10 Price also had three rushing scores as Notre Dame piled u...

Notre Dame looks to get back on track this afternoon at Notre Dame Stadium when the Fighting Irish host long-time rival Purdue. Len Clark has more. It’s the 89th meeting between the two programs, with the Irish holding a commanding advantage in the series. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr has opened his career with back-to-back 200-yard passing games, and he’ll lean on running backs Jeremiyah Love and...

Notre Dame is still searching for its first win as they welcome Purdue to Notre Dame Stadium tomorrow. Len Clark reports. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr has shown poise in two tight losses, but now needs that breakthrough performance to spark the Irish. The ground game will be critical, with Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price expected to set the tone against the Boilermakers’ front. And after surrend...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame is looking to rebound against Purdue and get back to playing “Notre Dame football.” Len Clark has more. Notre Dame’s defense has given up 68 points through its first two games, which is uncharacteristic of the Irish the past few seasons. Linebacker Kingstonn Viliamu-Asa says there is a way to turn things around. VILIAMU-ASA (:05) In - “We just…" Out - “…effort." A win ov...

Notre Dame may be winless, but confidence in freshman quarterback CJ Carr hasn’t wavered. Len Clark has more. Carr has shown poise through two tough losses, and Quarterbacks Coach Gino Guidugli believes his young signal caller is ready for the challenge. Guidugli - :07 In - “But he can…" Out - “…be confident." The Irish look for Carr’s first signature win when they face Purdue this Saturday at Not...

Network Indiana Voicer Suggested Lead: Notre Dame is looking for consistency and its first win of the 2025 season. Len Clark has more. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman says the Irish must find consistency after opening the season with back-to-back losses. Freeman pointed to breakdowns on defense, missed chances on offense, and mistakes on special teams as reasons for falling short. He emphasiz...

Notre Dame is 0-2 on the young season going into this weekend’s game against Purdue, in a must win game. Len Clark has more. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman says the difference in last Saturday’s one-point loss to Texas A&M came down to execution. Freeman emphasized it’s not about the play-calling, but how well the team carries out those calls on the field. The Irish struggled to generate pre...

It was a shootout in South Bend, but Notre Dame came up just short. Len Clark has more. Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed found tight end Nate Boerkircher for an 11-yard touchdown with 13 seconds left to tie the game, and kicker Randy Bond added the decisive extra point — giving Texas A&M a 41–40 victory. The Irish had taken a late lead on a Jeremiyah Love rushing touchdown with 2:53 remaining, but a...

Suggested Lead: It’s a primetime showdown tonight in South Bend as Eighth-ranked Notre Dame takes on 16th-ranked Texas A&M. Len Clark has more. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr looks to steady the Irish offense, with veteran running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price expected to set the tone on the ground. The Aggies, led by former Irish defensive coordinator Mike Elko, bring speed and explosiven...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame’s defense knows it is in for a challenge when facing Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed tomorrow night. Len Clark has more. Marcus Freeman says the key to continuing Reed is keeping him in the pocket and not allowing him to create with his legs. Freeman 1 - :10 The Irish defense knows that if they can limit Reed’s ability to extend plays, they’ll have a strong chance to control th...

Notre Dame says it learned from its loss at Miami as it gets ready for Texas A&M. Len Clark has more. Running Back Jadarian Price says Notre Dame’s mindset hasn’t changed for the home opener, but the focus this week is sharper. Price 1 - :11 In - “Every time…" Out - “…to be urgent." The Irish face an Aggie team loaded with speed at wide receiver and a mobile quarterback in Marcel Reed. Urgency and...

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Network Indiana Wrap Suggested Lead: Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman says this week’s focus has been on delayed gratification—turning frustration from the Miami loss into improvement before Saturday’s Top-25 clash with Texas A&M. Len Clark has more Freeman says freshman quarterback CJ Carr is ready to handle the full playbook, while the offense will continue to lean on running back Jeremiyah...

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Suggested Lead: Notre Dame drops 3 places to No. 9 in the latest AP Top 25 following a 27–24 loss at Miami. Len Clark has more. The Irish trailed by double digits before rallying late, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter, but sacks and penalties ended the comeback drive. Redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr passed for 221 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another in his first start, sho...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame nearly pulled off a dramatic comeback in Miami, but mistakes in the final minute proved costly. Len Clark has more. The Irish rallied for 17 points in the fourth quarter to trim the deficit to three, but sacks and penalties stalled their final drive as Miami escaped with a 27–24 win. Freshman quarterback CJ Carr threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns in his debut, while...