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Win, & You're In? Not Necessarily Notre Dame
While Notre Dame is ranked No. 10 in the original rankings, the Irish are not locked into a playoff spot, even if they go 11-1.

Liam Farrell
Nov 7, 20245 min read


Notre Dame vs Navy: Who wins at MetLife?
In a game with severe playoff implications, whoever loses will most likely miss out on the newly expanded College Football Playoff.

Luciano Antonini
Oct 26, 20244 min read


First and Gold Season 2 Episode 25: Irish Prep For Massive Showdown With Naval Academy
While Notre Dame's schedule entering the season certainly had some noteworthy games, including Texas A&M and Florida State, the biggest,...

Peter Jay Mulroy
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Irish Navigate Past Slow Start, Beat Yellow Jackets
Notre Dame was able to revamp their performance after another sluggish first quarter as the Irish ended out on top 31-13.

Liam Farrell
Oct 19, 20242 min read


First and Gold Season 2 Episode 24: Confident Irish Head To Atlanta; B-Mo Done For Season
The Irish have looked good since their Week 2 loss to Northern Illinois, and with a huge showdown against Georgia Tech on tap this...

Peter Jay Mulroy
Oct 18, 20241 min read


College Football Chaos Means Notre Dame is Three Drives Away
Since I wrote my last article, Notre Dame has experienced rarified highs, and endured by perilous lows. It's a team that is confident in...

Clayton Stohler
Oct 10, 20249 min read


Next Man Up: Replacement Players for the Fighting Irish That Must Step Up
Notre Dame needs these players to make greater contributions if the Fighting Irish want to have playoff aspirations.

Liam Farrell
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Must Win Game: Can the Irish Avenge Last Year's Loss?
Notre Dame needs to be perfect the rest of the season for them to have a realistic shot at the College Football Playoff.

Liam Farrell
Sep 27, 20243 min read


First and Gold Season 2 Episode 20: Irish Set For Visiting Miami (OH); Passing Game Evolving?
Notre Dame returns home this weekend following a 66-7 thrashing of rival Purdue. With a trio of games in South Bend on the horizon,...

Peter Jay Mulroy
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Assessing Notre Dame's Newfound Quarterback Predicament
After Notre Dame's offense struggled so mightily against Northern Illinois, the question must be asked: Is Riley Leonard the best option?...

Liam Farrell
Sep 9, 20243 min read


First and Gold Season 2 Episode 18: Irish Take Care Of Business In College Station
Thanks in large part to its stout defense and loaded run game, the Irish left Kyle Field with a 1-0 record & a renewed sense of confidence.

Peter Jay Mulroy
Sep 6, 20241 min read


What We Learned: Turning the Page on Texas A&M
As Notre Dame looks to move forward after their triumphant week one victory, there are many facets within the game for the Irish to...

Liam Farrell
Sep 4, 20244 min read


How Notre Dame Outlasted Texas A&M Late: The Loren Landow Effect
The hiring of Loren Landow proves effective one game into the season, as the better conditioned Irish outlasted the Texas A&M Aggies in...

Liam Farrell
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Notre Dame Battles Through Errors, Chooses Hard
Notre Dame escapes College Station, Texas, with a hard-fought week one victory.

Liam Farrell
Aug 31, 20243 min read


Youth Movement: Underclass O-Line Spells New Beginning for Notre Dame
The Irish are referred to as O-Line U for a reason. Year after year, Notre Dames has sent out big, athletic, and talented Offensive...

Mike Stacey
Aug 30, 20244 min read


First and Gold Season 2 Episode 17: New-Look Irish O-line Ready for Texas A&M's Defensive Front
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Peter Jay Mulroy
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Three Pivotal Position Rooms for the 2024 Fighting Irish
With an experienced football team, the Fighting Irish are returning a lot of talent to each position room; however, some positions will...

Liam Farrell
Aug 12, 20244 min read


Year Three Carries Significant Weight For Freeman, Irish
Entering his third campaign as Notre Dame head coach, expectations are high for Marcus Freeman. With an elite defense at his disposal and...

Clayton Stohler
Aug 9, 20247 min read


Proceed With Caution: Three Potential Trap Games for the Fighting Irish
In Marcus Freeman's first season as head coach at Notre Dame, home losses to Marshall and Stanford plagued what was a rather successful...

Liam Farrell
Aug 7, 20244 min read


First and Gold Season 2 Episode 16: Jagusah Done For Season; Deuce Knight Decommitting?
With the news that starting left tackle Charles Jagusah will miss the duration of the season due to a torn pectoral muscle, how does...

Peter Jay Mulroy
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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