Stories, traditions, and practical guides from Notre Dame and South Bend—plus a place to share yours.
Notre Dame's new video follows left guard Anthonie Knapp through the 58-7 win over Stanford, from locker-room focus to the postgame feast. A rare look at the guys who make it all work. Continue Reading →
A new football building naturally invites talk about weight rooms, technology, and recruiting. But the part of Pete Bevacqua’s interview that stayed with me was his description of student-athletes sitting down to eat together. In this conversation from ND Loyal, Notre Dame’s director of athletics explains what Shields Family Hall brings to football and to... Continue Reading →
For a half, Notre Dame’s season opener at Lambeau Field was an uncomfortable watch. By the finish, the Irish had given their fans plenty to celebrate. No. 4 Notre Dame defeated Wisconsin 41–13 on Sunday night, September 6, turning a 13–10 halftime lead into a convincing Shamrock Series victory. The opening minutes offered reminders that... Continue Reading →
Three yards can carry a lot of history When CJ Carr found James Flanigan for Notre Dame’s first touchdown against Wisconsin on September 6, the play gave the Irish an early breakthrough in what became a 41–13 victory. But the setting and the surname made that short reception at Lambeau Field worth lingering over. A... Continue Reading →
If you’ve been watching Notre Dame football or lacrosse over the last few years, you know the name Jordan Faison. But even for the most dedicated Irish fans, his rise from a "who is that?" walk-on to one of the most dynamic athletes in South Bend has been nothing short of legendary. The Walk-On Who... Continue Reading →
Saying Goodbye to a Legend: A Personal Farewell to Coach Lou Holtz Today, the Notre Dame community—and the world of college football—is noticeably quieter. In South Bend we gathered not just to mourn the loss, but to celebrate the life of a titan: Coach Lou Holtz. Attending his funeral was one of the most poignant... Continue Reading →
Some performances announce themselves with a sack celebration, a turnover, or a last-second play that lives forever on highlight reels. Jim Flanigan Jr.’s work against Florida State on November 13, 1993, was different. It happened in the crowded, violent middle of the field—exactly where Notre Dame needed it. The game has long since passed into... Continue Reading →
