Irish Football Rant

Heartbreak in South Bend: Last-Second Heartbreaker at the Hands of Texas A&M

irishranter September 15, 2025 2025 Games Tagged

The golden dome atop Notre Dame Stadium glowed brightly under Saturday evening lights, a beacon of history and triumph for the Fighting Irish faithful. But as the clock wound its way down to 13 seconds in what could only be described as a hellish rollercoaster of a game, that dome might have been a thundercloud.

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Notre Dame vs Texas A&M Football Predictions

irishranter September 10, 2025 2025 Games, Predictions Tagged Notre Dame vs Texas A&M

As the college football season is now on Week 3, all eyes are on South Bend, Indiana, as the No. 8-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-1) welcome the No. 16 Texas A&M Aggies (2-0) on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET in the sacred walls of Notre Dame Stadium. This week’s season-opening showdown

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Heartbreak in Hard Rock: Notre Dame’s Season Opener Slips Away Against Miami

irishranter September 3, 2025 2025 Games Tagged CJ Carr

August 31, 2025 – what was to be a season-opening victory turned out to be a gut-punch for Notre Dame. In a rain-drenched thriller at Hard Rock Stadium, the No. 6 Fighting Irish fell behind the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes, 27–24—a defeat that stings, but wasn’t for lack of effort. The Offensive Coordinator: Wasn’t at

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Notre Dame vs Miami Hurricanes: A 2025 Season Opener Filled with Rivalry and Redemption

irishranter August 26, 2025 2025 Games, Predictions Tagged

As the sun sets over Hard Rock Stadium on August 31, 2025, the stage is set for a primetime matchup that resurrects one of college football’s most iconic rivalries: the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Miami Hurricanes. Dubbed “Catholics vs. Convicts” in its 1980s heyday, this matchup is rich in history, stakes, and modern

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CJ Carr is Named The Starting Notre Dame QB

irishranter August 19, 2025 2025 Games Tagged CJ Carr

Notre Dame football enthusiasts at last received the announcement they had been waiting for on August 19, 2025: redshirt freshman CJ Carr has been named the opening-day quarterback of the Fighting Irish, beating out sophomore Kenny Minchey in a closely battled competition that ranged from spring ball to fall camp. This news, officially announced by

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Teddy Jarrard’s Notre Dame Commitment: A Turning Point in the Fighting Irish Future

irishranter July 26, 2025 Commits 2027 Tagged Teddy Jarrard

Notre Dame football enthusiasts were thrilled on July 24, 2025, when they heard that Teddy Jarrard, the No. 2 ranked quarterback in the 2027 class according to Rivals, committed to the Fighting Irish. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Kennesaw, Ga., signal-caller chose Notre Dame over blueblood programs including Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State, a huge

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Joey O’Brien’s Notre Dame Commitment: A Game-Changer for the Irish

irishranter June 21, 2025 Commits 2026 Tagged Joey O'Brien

June 20th of 2025, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program gained a colossal commitment from 6-foot-5, 190-pound La Salle College High School safety Joey O’Brien. This blue-chip four-star recruit, ranked No. 40 nationally in the On3 class of 2026 and No. 5 safety in the country, chose Notre Dame over giants Oregon, Clemson, and

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Notre Dame’s Quarterback Conundrum: CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey?

irishranter April 23, 2025 Predictions Tagged CJ Carr, Kenny Minchey

As the Notre Dame Fighting Irish gear up for the 2025 season, one question looms larger than any other: who will take the reins as the starting quarterback? With the departure of Steve Angeli to the transfer portal, the competition has narrowed to two highly talented but relatively untested players—freshman CJ Carr and sophomore Kenny

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Steve Angeli’s Departure: A Loyal Notre Dame QB Seeks New Horizons in the Transfer Portal

irishranter April 17, 2025 Transfers Tagged Steve Angeli

On April 17, 2025, Notre Dame Fighting Irish football fans received bittersweet news: quarterback Steve Angeli, a steadfast presence in the program, has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a graduate transfer. The announcement, first reported by 247Sports and confirmed by ESPN, marks the end of Angeli’s tenure in South Bend, where he embodied the

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A Spring Showcase Under the Golden Dome: Reviewing the 2025 Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game

irishranter April 12, 2025 2025 Games, Practice Tagged CJ Carr, Kenny Minchey, Steve Angeli

On a crisp April afternoon in South Bend, the 94th annual Notre Dame Blue-Gold Game unfolded at Notre Dame Stadium, offering fans a tantalizing glimpse into the Fighting Irish’s 2025 season. With the echoes of last year’s National Championship near-miss still lingering, the 2025 spring game wasn’t just a scrimmage—it was a stage for emerging

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