Drew Mentock
@drewmentock.bsky.social
Covering Notre Dame Football for Irish Illustrated on 247Sports.
Here are the three Notre Dame clips from the EA Sports College Football 26 trailer, featuring the #GoIrish band, Jeremiyah Love and Marcus Freeman
May 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Here are the three Notre Dame clips from the EA Sports College Football 26 trailer, featuring the #GoIrish band, Jeremiyah Love and Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame releases the kickoff times for the 7-game 2025 home slate.
There are three night games this fall:
- Sept. 13 vs Texas A&M
- Oct. 18 vs USC
- Nov. 8 vs Navy
There are three night games this fall:
- Sept. 13 vs Texas A&M
- Oct. 18 vs USC
- Nov. 8 vs Navy
May 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Notre Dame releases the kickoff times for the 7-game 2025 home slate.
There are three night games this fall:
- Sept. 13 vs Texas A&M
- Oct. 18 vs USC
- Nov. 8 vs Navy
There are three night games this fall:
- Sept. 13 vs Texas A&M
- Oct. 18 vs USC
- Nov. 8 vs Navy
Offense or defense?
April 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Offense or defense?
Notre Dame will begin the 94th Blue-Gold Game in about 20 minutes.
As a reminder, the game will pit the #GoIrish offense versus the defense.
Here's a breakdown of the how the game will be scored, which will be at "the discretion of the head coach."
As a reminder, the game will pit the #GoIrish offense versus the defense.
Here's a breakdown of the how the game will be scored, which will be at "the discretion of the head coach."
April 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Notre Dame will begin the 94th Blue-Gold Game in about 20 minutes.
As a reminder, the game will pit the #GoIrish offense versus the defense.
Here's a breakdown of the how the game will be scored, which will be at "the discretion of the head coach."
As a reminder, the game will pit the #GoIrish offense versus the defense.
Here's a breakdown of the how the game will be scored, which will be at "the discretion of the head coach."
Former Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne is back in the transfer portal, according to @mzenitz.bsky.social.
Pyne started 10 games for the Fighting Irish in 2022 before transferring to ASU. He spent last fall with the Missouri Tigers.
Pyne started 10 games for the Fighting Irish in 2022 before transferring to ASU. He spent last fall with the Missouri Tigers.
April 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Former Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne is back in the transfer portal, according to @mzenitz.bsky.social.
Pyne started 10 games for the Fighting Irish in 2022 before transferring to ASU. He spent last fall with the Missouri Tigers.
Pyne started 10 games for the Fighting Irish in 2022 before transferring to ASU. He spent last fall with the Missouri Tigers.
Notre Dame’s complete Pro Day results.
March 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Notre Dame’s complete Pro Day results.
Despite not participating, Benjamin Morrison attended Notre Dame’s Pro Day to support his teammates.
He still plans to host his own showcase where he’ll run the 40-yard dash and go through other drills.
The date is still to be determined.
He still plans to host his own showcase where he’ll run the 40-yard dash and go through other drills.
The date is still to be determined.
March 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Despite not participating, Benjamin Morrison attended Notre Dame’s Pro Day to support his teammates.
He still plans to host his own showcase where he’ll run the 40-yard dash and go through other drills.
The date is still to be determined.
He still plans to host his own showcase where he’ll run the 40-yard dash and go through other drills.
The date is still to be determined.
Riley Leonard decided to skip the 40-yard dash at Notre Dame’s Pro Day.
Agree with his decision or not, there’s some logic behind it.
“Everyone thinks I’m really fast, so we’re going to keep it that way.”
Agree with his decision or not, there’s some logic behind it.
“Everyone thinks I’m really fast, so we’re going to keep it that way.”
March 27, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Riley Leonard decided to skip the 40-yard dash at Notre Dame’s Pro Day.
Agree with his decision or not, there’s some logic behind it.
“Everyone thinks I’m really fast, so we’re going to keep it that way.”
Agree with his decision or not, there’s some logic behind it.
“Everyone thinks I’m really fast, so we’re going to keep it that way.”
Xavier Watts ran a 4.56 40-yard dash today, beating expectations. That’s the key.
I asked Watts if he was satisfied with his time.
“I’m pretty satisfied with it. A lot of people thought I was really slow, so I’m glad I came out here and did what I needed to do.”
I asked Watts if he was satisfied with his time.
“I’m pretty satisfied with it. A lot of people thought I was really slow, so I’m glad I came out here and did what I needed to do.”
March 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Xavier Watts ran a 4.56 40-yard dash today, beating expectations. That’s the key.
I asked Watts if he was satisfied with his time.
“I’m pretty satisfied with it. A lot of people thought I was really slow, so I’m glad I came out here and did what I needed to do.”
I asked Watts if he was satisfied with his time.
“I’m pretty satisfied with it. A lot of people thought I was really slow, so I’m glad I came out here and did what I needed to do.”
Beaux Collins calls all of the #GoIrish quarterbacks "ballers."
He says that it's "going to be a tough decision for the coaches up there at Notre Dame."
4/4
He says that it's "going to be a tough decision for the coaches up there at Notre Dame."
4/4
March 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Beaux Collins calls all of the #GoIrish quarterbacks "ballers."
He says that it's "going to be a tough decision for the coaches up there at Notre Dame."
4/4
He says that it's "going to be a tough decision for the coaches up there at Notre Dame."
4/4
Mitchell Evans says the Irish will be in good hands no matter who wins the job.
Notably, he refers to CJ Carr as a “prodigy” and says he believes the hype.
3/4
Notably, he refers to CJ Carr as a “prodigy” and says he believes the hype.
3/4
March 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Mitchell Evans says the Irish will be in good hands no matter who wins the job.
Notably, he refers to CJ Carr as a “prodigy” and says he believes the hype.
3/4
Notably, he refers to CJ Carr as a “prodigy” and says he believes the hype.
3/4
Riley Leonard states that each of "the guys got a special trait to him" and that there will be no animosity in the quarterback room.
They'll be "rooting for each other" instead.
2/4
They'll be "rooting for each other" instead.
2/4
March 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Riley Leonard states that each of "the guys got a special trait to him" and that there will be no animosity in the quarterback room.
They'll be "rooting for each other" instead.
2/4
They'll be "rooting for each other" instead.
2/4
Mitchell Evans was tied for the 7th fastest 40-yard dash among tight ends at the #NFLCombine.
He did so at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds and without the same amount of time to train as most other prospects in attendance had.
He did so at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds and without the same amount of time to train as most other prospects in attendance had.
March 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Mitchell Evans was tied for the 7th fastest 40-yard dash among tight ends at the #NFLCombine.
He did so at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds and without the same amount of time to train as most other prospects in attendance had.
He did so at 6-foot-5 and 258 pounds and without the same amount of time to train as most other prospects in attendance had.
#GoIrish quarterback Riley Leonard will throw at the #NFLCombine tomorrow but skip the athletic testing portion, waiting for his Pro Day instead.
Mitchell Evans is the only one of the eight Notre Dame players at the combine who plans to do “everything.”
Mitchell Evans is the only one of the eight Notre Dame players at the combine who plans to do “everything.”
February 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#GoIrish quarterback Riley Leonard will throw at the #NFLCombine tomorrow but skip the athletic testing portion, waiting for his Pro Day instead.
Mitchell Evans is the only one of the eight Notre Dame players at the combine who plans to do “everything.”
Mitchell Evans is the only one of the eight Notre Dame players at the combine who plans to do “everything.”
#GoIrish receiver Beaux Collins also won’t be testing at the #NFLCombine.
“I won't be testing at all this week. No routes, no 40 or anything like that. I'll just be doing interviews, cheering my guys on.”
“I won't be testing at all this week. No routes, no 40 or anything like that. I'll just be doing interviews, cheering my guys on.”
February 28, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#GoIrish receiver Beaux Collins also won’t be testing at the #NFLCombine.
“I won't be testing at all this week. No routes, no 40 or anything like that. I'll just be doing interviews, cheering my guys on.”
“I won't be testing at all this week. No routes, no 40 or anything like that. I'll just be doing interviews, cheering my guys on.”
In August, #GoIrish CB Ben Morrison said Leonard Moore will be "better than I will be here."
At the NFL Combine, he set the bar even higher for the freshman Defensive Player of the Year.
"He will be up here in two years... He’ll probably be the best cornerback in that draft class"
At the NFL Combine, he set the bar even higher for the freshman Defensive Player of the Year.
"He will be up here in two years... He’ll probably be the best cornerback in that draft class"
February 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In August, #GoIrish CB Ben Morrison said Leonard Moore will be "better than I will be here."
At the NFL Combine, he set the bar even higher for the freshman Defensive Player of the Year.
"He will be up here in two years... He’ll probably be the best cornerback in that draft class"
At the NFL Combine, he set the bar even higher for the freshman Defensive Player of the Year.
"He will be up here in two years... He’ll probably be the best cornerback in that draft class"
#GoIrish CB Ben Morrison says he won’t work out at the NFL Combine
or Notre Dame’s Pro Day.
He’ll host his own private showcase.
Morrison missed the final three months of the season after undergoing surgery on his hip.
Morrison is projected as a late Day 1 or Day 2 pick.
or Notre Dame’s Pro Day.
He’ll host his own private showcase.
Morrison missed the final three months of the season after undergoing surgery on his hip.
Morrison is projected as a late Day 1 or Day 2 pick.
February 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#GoIrish CB Ben Morrison says he won’t work out at the NFL Combine
or Notre Dame’s Pro Day.
He’ll host his own private showcase.
Morrison missed the final three months of the season after undergoing surgery on his hip.
Morrison is projected as a late Day 1 or Day 2 pick.
or Notre Dame’s Pro Day.
He’ll host his own private showcase.
Morrison missed the final three months of the season after undergoing surgery on his hip.
Morrison is projected as a late Day 1 or Day 2 pick.
Riley Leonard says there's a difference between how the #GoIrish and other #CFBPlayoffs teams talk.
"They're talking trash about their draft stock. We're talking trash about winning the game. So, I think that's just kind of the team we are. Nobody's looking beyond this season."
"They're talking trash about their draft stock. We're talking trash about winning the game. So, I think that's just kind of the team we are. Nobody's looking beyond this season."
January 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Riley Leonard says there's a difference between how the #GoIrish and other #CFBPlayoffs teams talk.
"They're talking trash about their draft stock. We're talking trash about winning the game. So, I think that's just kind of the team we are. Nobody's looking beyond this season."
"They're talking trash about their draft stock. We're talking trash about winning the game. So, I think that's just kind of the team we are. Nobody's looking beyond this season."
Perhaps it’s a blessing for the #GoIrish that the national championship game will be played on Jan. 20. It’s the feast day of Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
(The religious order that founded and still runs Notre Dame)
#CFBPlayoff
(The religious order that founded and still runs Notre Dame)
#CFBPlayoff
January 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Perhaps it’s a blessing for the #GoIrish that the national championship game will be played on Jan. 20. It’s the feast day of Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
(The religious order that founded and still runs Notre Dame)
#CFBPlayoff
(The religious order that founded and still runs Notre Dame)
#CFBPlayoff
Maybe I should’ve already known this, but I just learned that Ryan Day served as Al Golden’s wide receiver coach at Temple in 2006.
Now, the #GoBucks head coach will square off against the #GoIrish defensive coordinator for the 3rd season in a row, this time in the title game.
Now, the #GoBucks head coach will square off against the #GoIrish defensive coordinator for the 3rd season in a row, this time in the title game.
January 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
That’s $14 million earned from the College Football Playoffs for the Fighting Irish so far.
Notre Dame can pick up an additional $6 million by defeating Penn State in the semifinals and advancing to the championship game.
Of course, the Irish don’t have to share with a conference.
Notre Dame can pick up an additional $6 million by defeating Penn State in the semifinals and advancing to the championship game.
Of course, the Irish don’t have to share with a conference.
January 3, 2025 at 4:38 AM
That’s $14 million earned from the College Football Playoffs for the Fighting Irish so far.
Notre Dame can pick up an additional $6 million by defeating Penn State in the semifinals and advancing to the championship game.
Of course, the Irish don’t have to share with a conference.
Notre Dame can pick up an additional $6 million by defeating Penn State in the semifinals and advancing to the championship game.
Of course, the Irish don’t have to share with a conference.
Gabriel Rubio diagnosed a screen and tackled Indiana WR Ke'Shawn Williams 3 yards short of the line to gain.
Al Golden referenced this play as an example of Rubio's "ruggedness and a high motor."
He's counting on the 6-5, 316-pound DT to replace an injured Rylie Mills.
Al Golden referenced this play as an example of Rubio's "ruggedness and a high motor."
He's counting on the 6-5, 316-pound DT to replace an injured Rylie Mills.
December 28, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Gabriel Rubio diagnosed a screen and tackled Indiana WR Ke'Shawn Williams 3 yards short of the line to gain.
Al Golden referenced this play as an example of Rubio's "ruggedness and a high motor."
He's counting on the 6-5, 316-pound DT to replace an injured Rylie Mills.
Al Golden referenced this play as an example of Rubio's "ruggedness and a high motor."
He's counting on the 6-5, 316-pound DT to replace an injured Rylie Mills.
Thoughts on tonight’s game, Fighting Irish fans?
December 20, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Thoughts on tonight’s game, Fighting Irish fans?
Comedian and avid Notre Dame fan Shane Gillis will be the guest picker at ESPN's College GameDay this afternoon in South Bend.
December 20, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Comedian and avid Notre Dame fan Shane Gillis will be the guest picker at ESPN's College GameDay this afternoon in South Bend.
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has been named a finalist for the Broyles Award, which goes to college football's top assistant coach.
December 11, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden has been named a finalist for the Broyles Award, which goes to college football's top assistant coach.