Irish Sports Daily

01/16/2025

"I've just learned a lot from him as he's a husband and a father, but also the way he just leads, and I know I can lead. No matter how old you are, anybody can lead and he shows that." - Jadarian Price on Marcus Freeman setting an example on and off the field.

01/13/2025

WR Jaden Greathouse Becoming Mr. Clutch for Notre Dame

“When I woke up, I honestly told myself I was going to have my first 100-yard game. I had a good feeling about it."

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24840/wr-jaden-greathouse-becoming-mr-clutch-for-notre-dame

01/13/2025

“As you watch film, not many teams are successful just sitting in man coverage versus these receivers. We'll obviously have to mix some things up and come up with a great plan to try to limit what they do in the passing game." - Marcus Freeman

Texas managed to essentially shut down elite freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith. The Irish may not be able to replicate that performance, but they certainly need to find a way to slow him down.

01/12/2025

Video | Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman National Championship Presser 1.12

0:00 - Recapping Orange Bowl

0:39 - Challenges of playing man coverage against Ohio State

1:38 - If this feels like a full-circle moment

2:20 - Injury status for Anthonie Knapp and Rocco Spindler

3:16 - Attacking the Ohio State offense

4:10 - OL Charles Jagusah’s performance in the Orange Bowl and if the team is still dealing with the flu

5:32 - Impressions of the 12-team College Football Playoff

6:48 - What it was like watching the Cotton Bowl

7:48 - Favorite memories with James Laurinaitis

9:07 - Culture at Notre Dame

10:31 - Being the first black/Korean head coach in the National Title and what doors it can open

13:08 - Jeremiyah Love stating Notre Dame wanted to play Ohio State

14:15 - Health status of Jeremiyah Love and Beaux Collins

14:57 - What led to the offensive improvement against Penn State in the second half

16:58 - Concussion protocol for Riley Leonard in the Orange Bowl

18:55 - What winning a National Championship would mean for Notre Dame and his players

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke on Sunday afternoon as the Fighting Irish prepare for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

01/08/2025

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman and Penn State football coach James Franklin spoke for the final time before Thursday’s Capital One Orange Bowl.

Full Video: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24793/video-marcus-freeman-and-james-franklin-orange-bowl-press-conference/1

01/08/2025

“It’s a mentality. It’s a mindset. Just from my defensive coaching background, if you can’t stop an offense from running the ball, it can be demoralizing. That’s why we say we have to do it.” - Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman

https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24795/orange-bowl-to-be-physical-affair-between-notre-dame-penn-state

01/07/2025

01/02/2025

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12/31/2024

“I had a feeling it was bad. I was hoping they could just pop it back in and I’d be out for a couple weeks." - Notre Dame DE Jordan Botelho

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24735/notre-dame-de-jordan-botelho-focused-on-rehab-excited-for-2025/1

12/31/2024

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr spoke on Monday morning as the Irish met with the media before Wednesday's Sugar Bowl.

0:00 - Health update

0:09 - Improvements while not playing as a freshman

0:42 - Where he’s a better quarterback since arriving in January

0:59 - Areas of focus in the offseason

1:14 - How his injury happened

1:31 - Recovery process

1:56 - On battling through the injury

2:22 - When he started throwing

12/30/2024

A few clips from Notre Dame's Monday practice inside the Casears Superdome as the Fighting Irish prepare for Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

12/27/2024

Video | Notre Dame DC Al Golden on Georgia, Gunner Stockton & Injury Bug

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden spoke on Friday as the Fighting Irish prepare for next week's Sugar Bowl against Georgia.

12/27/2024

"The physicality I see when I watch Notre Dame play is pretty incredible on both lines of scrimmage. The way they play, the style of play they have.” - Georgia HC Kirby Smart on Notre Dame

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24696/sugar-bowl-will-be-determined-by-physicality

12/27/2024

“Every week almost, I get a text from Coach Rudolph, Coach Freeman texts me. I'm in contact a lot with Caleb Davis and his supporting staff, so it's great." - Top 2026 OL Tyler Merrill

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24698/top-2026-ol-target-tyler-merrill-eyes-notre-dame-return

12/27/2024

"They get up on you, put their hands on you. You can tell it's a great brand of football - between Coach Golden and Coach Freeman, they have done a great job. They play really good football."

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart understands his offense will have its hands full with the Irish defense, especially with a backup quarterback starting the Sugar Bowl.

12/26/2024

Ian Book is returning to Philly.

12/24/2024

Notre Dame has landed Wisconsin grad transfer WR Will Pauling from the Transfer Portal. He'll bring 129 catches for 1,372 yards and nine touchdowns to South Bend.

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24690/wisconsin-grad-transfer-wr-will-pauling-commits-to-notre-dame/1

12/24/2024

BOOM. 2026 Davison (Mich.) four-star OL Ben Nichols has committed to Notre Dame.

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24688/breaking-2026-ol-ben-nichols-commits-to-notre-dame/1

Film Don't Lie: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/24684/film-dont-lie-ben-nichols/1