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Sometimes your haters can be your greatest motivators.
In early 2016, then-defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder appeared to dismiss Matthias Farley's goal of pursuing a career in the NFL.
Farley then spent eight seasons in the league
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In early 2016, then-defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder appeared to dismiss Matthias Farley's goal of pursuing a career in the NFL.
Farley then spent eight seasons in the league
#GoIrish
September 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Sometimes your haters can be your greatest motivators.
In early 2016, then-defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder appeared to dismiss Matthias Farley's goal of pursuing a career in the NFL.
Farley then spent eight seasons in the league
#GoIrish
In early 2016, then-defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder appeared to dismiss Matthias Farley's goal of pursuing a career in the NFL.
Farley then spent eight seasons in the league
#GoIrish
Matthias Farley refers to his time at Notre Dame as his “Benjamin Button” career. He started as a sophomore on a run to the 2013 BCS National Championship game, only to play less of a role as a fifth-year senior.
Still, his teammates recognized Farley’s impact and voted him captain.
Still, his teammates recognized Farley’s impact and voted him captain.
September 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Matthias Farley refers to his time at Notre Dame as his “Benjamin Button” career. He started as a sophomore on a run to the 2013 BCS National Championship game, only to play less of a role as a fifth-year senior.
Still, his teammates recognized Farley’s impact and voted him captain.
Still, his teammates recognized Farley’s impact and voted him captain.
Bryan Ault asked prospects about how they see Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman.
2026 Commit Nick Reddish had nothing but praise for Freeman, saying that the HC is building something special in South Bend.
2026 Commit Nick Reddish had nothing but praise for Freeman, saying that the HC is building something special in South Bend.
July 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Bryan Ault asked prospects about how they see Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman.
2026 Commit Nick Reddish had nothing but praise for Freeman, saying that the HC is building something special in South Bend.
2026 Commit Nick Reddish had nothing but praise for Freeman, saying that the HC is building something special in South Bend.
As the 'Counting Down the Irish' series focuses on Kenny Minchey, here's what Notre Dame Football Head Coach Marcus Freeman said about using both quarterbacks in specific situations:
July 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As the 'Counting Down the Irish' series focuses on Kenny Minchey, here's what Notre Dame Football Head Coach Marcus Freeman said about using both quarterbacks in specific situations:
Jeremiyah Love is poised to have an incredible 2025 campaign, complete with offseason Heisman buzz.
The Notre Dame running back has two goals for this season: being a better teammate and athlete.
Winning a Heisman would just be a bonus.
The Notre Dame running back has two goals for this season: being a better teammate and athlete.
Winning a Heisman would just be a bonus.
July 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Jeremiyah Love is poised to have an incredible 2025 campaign, complete with offseason Heisman buzz.
The Notre Dame running back has two goals for this season: being a better teammate and athlete.
Winning a Heisman would just be a bonus.
The Notre Dame running back has two goals for this season: being a better teammate and athlete.
Winning a Heisman would just be a bonus.
Noah Burnette had generated an All-ACC season at North Carolina, earned his degree from Chapel Hill, and surveyed the college football landscape. His visit with Special Teams Coordinator Biagi ultimately led him to the University of Notre Dame.
July 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Noah Burnette had generated an All-ACC season at North Carolina, earned his degree from Chapel Hill, and surveyed the college football landscape. His visit with Special Teams Coordinator Biagi ultimately led him to the University of Notre Dame.
FootballScoop Writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice had this to say about how the Charles Jagusah injury impacts the Notre Dame Football season:
July 7, 2025 at 8:08 PM
FootballScoop Writer and Irish Illustrated Contributor John Brice had this to say about how the Charles Jagusah injury impacts the Notre Dame Football season:
An excerpt from Tim Prister's piece 'How Jack Swarbrick Knew Marcus Freeman Was the Right Man for the Notre Dame Job'.
July 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
An excerpt from Tim Prister's piece 'How Jack Swarbrick Knew Marcus Freeman Was the Right Man for the Notre Dame Job'.
Marcus Freeman on how Notre Dame Football’s run to the CFP Championship game captured the attention of high school recruits around the country:
May 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Marcus Freeman on how Notre Dame Football’s run to the CFP Championship game captured the attention of high school recruits around the country:
Marcus Freeman on what makes #NotreDame running back Jeremiyah Love elite:
May 30, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Marcus Freeman on what makes #NotreDame running back Jeremiyah Love elite:
📸 from the Notre Dame Women's Lacrosse game against No. 2 North Carolina.
April 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
📸 from the Notre Dame Women's Lacrosse game against No. 2 North Carolina.
After Notre Dame's first spring practice, Marcus Freeman was asked about Notre Dame's three-man quarterback competition. His answer?
'We'll name a starter when a starter clearly shows he's the best quarterback.'
'We'll name a starter when a starter clearly shows he's the best quarterback.'
March 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
After Notre Dame's first spring practice, Marcus Freeman was asked about Notre Dame's three-man quarterback competition. His answer?
'We'll name a starter when a starter clearly shows he's the best quarterback.'
'We'll name a starter when a starter clearly shows he's the best quarterback.'
Tonight one team will raise this trophy.
January 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Tonight one team will raise this trophy.
Notre Dame Football at the mic in Atlanta
January 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Notre Dame Football at the mic in Atlanta
What it’s all about:
January 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What it’s all about:
Three days to go, but who's counting anyway?
January 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Three days to go, but who's counting anyway?
Notre Dame skill players gearing up to get ready on the field an hour before kickoff against No. 4 Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
#GoIrish
#GoIrish
January 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Notre Dame skill players gearing up to get ready on the field an hour before kickoff against No. 4 Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
#GoIrish
#GoIrish
The next time Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman meets Kirby Smart will be on the field.
December 31, 2024 at 9:39 PM
The next time Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman meets Kirby Smart will be on the field.
Notre Dame is in New Orleans ahead of their game against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
For coverage of media day, check out the main site.
For coverage of media day, check out the main site.
December 30, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Notre Dame is in New Orleans ahead of their game against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.
For coverage of media day, check out the main site.
For coverage of media day, check out the main site.
December 21, 2024 at 5:32 AM