While Saturday night in Provo, Utah, was a calamity of errors for the entire Notre Dame football team, the performance of CJ Carr was possibly the most disappointing given the opportunities that were presented. Photo by IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect It all began with the expectations Carr had coming into this season. Whether it was the Heisman hype, the talk about his control of the offense in spring camp, the competitiveness coaches raved about, or the reports coming out

On Saturday, October 19th, Notre Dame and BYU competed in a primetime battle in Provo, Utah. When the dust finally settled, the Irish faithful had more questions than answers. Photo via Rob Gray-Imagn Images The lead-up to the game sparked witty and fiery trash talk over social media, with both sides showing their passion for the two programs. The game did not disappoint and even concluded in chaos, thus adding yet another thrilling chapter to the Mormon vs. Catholic rivalry.

William Shakespeare wrote, “Discretion is the better part of valor,” in Henry the Eighth, Part 1. Though not widely attributed to him, the quote suggests that caution is often the better move. Photo by USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Many seem to have forgotten that quote when discussing Notre Dame Football and its decision to opt out of a bowl game last season after being snubbed for the College Football Playoff. For a while, it seemed like a largely forgotten hot-butt

Independence empowers. It inspires hope, fuels the fight, and shapes how millions live. Yet in College Football, it has become a loaded term, burdened by negative connotations—especially for one storied program. Photo by The Irish Tribune The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team competes as an independent, a status that has drawn them constant ridicule. This criticism intensified after they were excluded from the College Football Playoff last season and declined a bowl bid