Column: Why Notre Dame earned to revel in every moment and second of its College Football Playoff win
Notre Dame's 27-17 win over Indiana is the first win in the expanded CFP era. It was a historical moment. That wasn't lost on Freeman as the Irish earned every second of its celebration on Friday.
Notre Dame's 27-17 win over Indiana is the first win in the expanded CFP era. It was a historical moment. That wasn't lost on Freeman as the Irish earned every second of its celebration on Friday.
Takes from No. 7 Notre Dame vs. No. 10 Indiana in the College Football Playoff first round
Here are our takes on the first College Football Playoff game at a home site, as Notre Dame hosted Indiana.
Here are our takes on the first College Football Playoff game at a home site, as Notre Dame hosted Indiana.
Notre Dame 27, Indiana 17: Final score and recap from the College Football Playoff
Follow along with us here for highlights, scores and live updates from the first round of the College Football Playoff as Notre Dame hosts Indiana.
Follow along with us here for highlights, scores and live updates from the first round of the College Football Playoff as Notre Dame hosts Indiana.
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Indiana, 2 teams with 2 different states of being
While Indiana and Notre Dame are similar in their records, they're opposites in demeanor.
While Indiana and Notre Dame are similar in their records, they're opposites in demeanor.
No. 3 Notre Dame, No. 9 Indiana take one last spin with 1-year QBs Kurtis Rourke and Riley Leonard
Indiana and Notre Dame took big swings on their respective one-year QBs and on Friday, they'll reap the reward when Kurtis Rourke leads the 10th-seeded Hoosiers against Riley Leonard's Fighting Irish.
Indiana and Notre Dame took big swings on their respective one-year QBs and on Friday, they'll reap the reward when Kurtis Rourke leads the 10th-seeded Hoosiers against Riley Leonard's Fighting Irish.
What Marcus Freeman getting an extension means for Notre Dame football and more
Here's what Marcus Freeman's extension, which sent ripples across the football world in the Midwest, means.
Here's what Marcus Freeman's extension, which sent ripples across the football world in the Midwest, means.
Hidalgo stars, scores 29 as No. 8 Notre Dame holds off No. 2 UConn 79-68
Hannah Hidalgo had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 8 Notre Dame handed second-ranked UConn its first loss of the season.
Hannah Hidalgo had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists, and No. 8 Notre Dame handed second-ranked UConn its first loss of the season.
Marcus Freeman talks Notre Dame's selection into the College Football Playoff
The Irish are in. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman talked his team's inclusion in the 2024 12-team College Football Playoff.
The Irish are in. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman talked his team's inclusion in the 2024 12-team College Football Playoff.
No. 5 Notre Dame uses 2 Pick-Sixes to drop USC, clinch spot in 12-team College Football Playoff
Notre Dame, at 11-1, is likely hosting a first-round CFP game, since the Irish can't get a top-four bye.
Notre Dame, at 11-1, is likely hosting a first-round CFP game, since the Irish can't get a top-four bye.
Love scores 3 TDs, No. 6 Notre Dame hands No. 18 Army 1st loss with 49-14 romp at Yankee Stadium
With plenty of playmakers on offense and one of the nation's best defenses, the Irish haven't had anything resembling a close game in two months.
With plenty of playmakers on offense and one of the nation's best defenses, the Irish haven't had anything resembling a close game in two months.
Hidalgo leads No. 6 Notre Dame over JuJu Watkins and third-ranked USC 74-61 in big matchup out West
Notre Dame's defense forced the Trojans into 21 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Irish.
Notre Dame's defense forced the Trojans into 21 turnovers, which led to 22 points for the Irish.
Leonard passes for 3 TDs and No. 8 Notre Dame forces 5 turnovers in a 35-14 win over Virginia
A punishing defense set up the offense and helped Notre Dame pile up style points as the window to impress the College Football Playoffs committee narrows.
A punishing defense set up the offense and helped Notre Dame pile up style points as the window to impress the College Football Playoffs committee narrows.
With 3 games left amidst a wild college football season, Notre Dame's 2024 objective is in reach
A chance to host a College Football Playoff game exists, and there's a good chance it happens for the Irish, too.
A chance to host a College Football Playoff game exists, and there's a good chance it happens for the Irish, too.
Marcus Freeman talks No. 10 Notre Dame's 52-3 win over Florida State
The Irish rolled. Notre Dame head coach had plenty to talk about after decimating Florida State 52-3 on Saturday night.
The Irish rolled. Notre Dame head coach had plenty to talk about after decimating Florida State 52-3 on Saturday night.
Early season lessons learned: Quick takes from No. 10 Notre Dame's blowout win over Florida State
Here are some quick takes from Notre Dame's win over Florida State on a chilly Saturday night in South Bend.
Here are some quick takes from Notre Dame's win over Florida State on a chilly Saturday night in South Bend.
Welcome back college basketball: Our takeaways from Northwestern, Notre Dame and the first night of basketball
Here are some takeaways from the first night of college basketball.
Here are some takeaways from the first night of college basketball.
Hannah Hidalgo takes relentless approach to improving her game for No. 6 Notre Dame
Notre Dame point guard Hannah Hidalgo expects even more in her second college season than she did in her first. It's a relentless pursuit of perfection — regardless of circumstances — that sets Hidalgo apart.
Notre Dame point guard Hannah Hidalgo expects even more in her second college season than she did in her first. It's a relentless pursuit of perfection — regardless of circumstances — that sets Hidalgo apart.
No. 12 Notre Dame knocks error-prone No. 24 Navy from unbeaten ranks
The Irish knew they had to be efficient on offense to keep Navy from running its ball-control offense, and they did just that. Leonard and the offense are rounding into form and it now has scored at least 30 points in four straight games.
The Irish knew they had to be efficient on offense to keep Navy from running its ball-control offense, and they did just that. Leonard and the offense are rounding into form and it now has scored at least 30 points in four straight games.
QB Leonard runs for 2 TDs as No. 12 Notre Dame leans on strong defense to beat Georgia Tech 31-13
Defense played the lead role, even after giving up Pyron's 60-yard pass to Abdul Janneh to the Notre Dame 16 late in the third quarter.
Defense played the lead role, even after giving up Pyron's 60-yard pass to Abdul Janneh to the Notre Dame 16 late in the third quarter.
Leonard throws 3 TD passes and runs for another score as No. 11 Notre Dame beats Stanford 49-7
Notre Dame flexed its muscles offensively and defensively and put itself in prime position to finish off the regular season strong and earn a spot in the playoffs.
Notre Dame flexed its muscles offensively and defensively and put itself in prime position to finish off the regular season strong and earn a spot in the playoffs.