How long before ND has no seat at the table. No conference, no conference playoff. You think other schools like that. The bowl snub was just the start.
soon schools will be unwilling and or not have room to play us due to expanded conferences. Someone tell me my doomsday scenario is wrong

From watching the games, it appeared Stuckey was communicating info. from the booth to the players. With him gone and Brown not in a position to fill that role, how is that going to work? I assume it will be McCullough, but he is so involved in his "musical chairs" substitutions with the running backs, that may be difficult.

Three-star offensive tackle Will Black, a Notre Dame target in the 2025 class, made his third trip to campus this weekend. It was Black's first time back at Notre Dame since earning an offer from his performance in the Lineman's Challenge on campus in June. We're working to get more from Black on how his visit went.

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We expect to hear from head coach Marcus Freeman at his Bowl Practice press conference on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET. New wide receivers coach Mike Brown will also be made available after Freeman for the first time since joining the staff.

Inside ND Sports will have live updates and coverage throughout the day. I'll post live updates below in this thread.

You can also watch on YouTube here:

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I know that we are two weeks out from the Sun Bowl, but - as of now - who do you foresee starting for ND on the offensive line? ☘️ 🏈☘️

This used to be a pretty big deal when it was a banquet format with fans invited to buy tickets. Then it become a more-intimate affair with mostly players and families, and the media sequestered in an adjacent auditorium ... Anyway here are the winners.

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I'm posting this a couple of different ways in case Twitter/X is still acting up on the site:

A wide-ranging Q-and-A with the Hall of Fame women's basketball coach ahead of Sunday's unveiling.

That last true possession of overtime in which Kebba Njie was lined up for a 3 wasn't what head coach Micah Shrewsberry wanted from the Irish offense.

Story from Bill Bilinski:

CJ Carr has been committed to Notre Dame's 2024 class the longest.

Now he's the first to join the program with his first practice today.

Notre Dame men's basketball will host Georgetown (6-4) today at 2:15 p.m. EST in Purcell Pavilion. The Irish (4-5) have lost three of their last four games with the only victory during that stretch coming at home on Dec. 5 against Western Michigan.

The Hoyas are led sophomore guard Jayden Epps. The 6-foot-2 Epps is leading Georgetown in scoring with 18.9 points per game and is hitting 41.0% of his 3-point shots. He also leads the Hoyas in assists (4.7 per game).

Dontrez Styles, a 6-6 wing, is averaging 15.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Foward Supreme Cook (6-9) leads Georgetown in rebounds with 8.6 per game.

Notre Dame is expected to stick with its starting lineup of guard Markus Burton, guard Julian Roper II, guard J.R. Konieczny, forward Tae Davis and forward Kebba Njie.

Tip: 2:15 p.m. EST
Watch: The CW
Listen: Notre Dame Radio Network

Notre Dame season stats:

The Rivals national analyst team got together and discussed the latest movement in the 2025 Rivals250, including players ranked too low, recruits who could make Rivals evaluations look smart down the road and more.

Several Notre Dame football 2025 targets were mentioned.

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"Golden has legitimate play-making ability and overall explosiveness to the point programs are going to start coveting him on offense (some already are) while his secondary technique continues to develop," Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. said. "Whether at cornerback or safety at the next level, few in the class bring the flash that Golden does."

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"The Goodland, Kan., tight end has moved up to the third-best tight end in 2025 and he could move even higher if he shows out at some national events," Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney said. "The tape is incredible. Cure is all of 6-foot-6 and 220 pounds, he's fast and physical and he has awesome hands. Someone with his ability will be able to dominate in rural Kansas but the proof will be in the pudding when he faces some national competition. He should thrive."

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"In just 10 games, he registered nearly 1,300 yards of offense and also scored a return touchdown despite being the offensive focal point for Davie (Fla.) Western High," Garcia said. "Howard beat defenses down the field with pure speed but also showcased plenty of ability after the catch as well. Throw in pound-for-pound strength and a competitive edge to him and it makes us like his floor even more. Rivals being the only outlet to consider him a blue-chipper is surprising."

Link to full story:

Conor O’Neill, publisher of Devils Illustrated and Deacons Illustrated for Rivals, discusses Duke quarterback Riley Leonard's fit at Notre Dame, what Leonard does best, how he compares to ND QB Sam Hartman, what the Irish are getting in Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins, what the Irish are pursuing in Wake Forest WR Jahmal Banks, how good Duke defensive end R.J. Oben can be for the Irish, Mike Elko's potential as Texas A&M's head coach, the future for Duke and Wake Forest as football programs and more.

Then @Eric Hansen and I answer questions from Twitter and The Insider Lounge (32:09).

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No surprise here. Aidan Keanaaina never found traction at nose tackle for Notre Dame.

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Story:

Lets hope ND can be competitive , we are all being told that new coach is up and coming , like the rest of our coaches , I trust that Tyler and staff has done their homework.

Future Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr has clearance to begin practicing with the Notre Dame football team starting Saturday. He will NOT be eligible to play in the Sun Bowl.

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I don’t want to call out anyone in particular, but I strongly encourage people to avoid being consistently and unduly negative. God gave us life as a gift. Constantly being negative is wrong. It conveys lack of appreciation for what we have, and it is certainly far out of step with the mindset appropriate during Advent.

There is a place for criticism and being down. Trust me, after some losses this year, we wer all feeling down. But that’s not what I’m referring to here. Choosing to be negative virtually all the time is not the way.

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Game is set for Feb. 1.

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Story by @Eric Hansen.


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Following the news of nose tackle Howard Cross III and linebacker Jack Kiser coming back, defensive tackle Rylie Mills also plans to return to Notre Dame next season.

Story from @Tyler James:


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Rush end? Offensive tackle?