Quick Film Room: A Broken Passing Game
Hopefully this is proven out to be in the Catholic “A broken world from which Grace is the redemption” and not “The return window has already closed so you’re SOL.” At any rate, I’m going [...]
The 18 Stripes Top 20 Poll: Irish Tumble Hard
We got craziness in week 2 of college football, unfortunately the chaos planted itself in South Bend and infected everything about Notre Dame's program. Goodbye playoff talk. Goodbye to the top 20 poll. What do [...]
Northern Illinois Game Review: A Great Reassessment
Not even the most pessimistic fan had this week 2 matchup against Northern Illinois as the game to blow up Notre Dame's season. An obvious let down game and sleepy home opener after the hyped [...]
Northern Illinois Preview: This Whole Game is a Trap.
"You know this Notre Dame team? The team that won last week against Texas A&M? Turns out they have a history of not playing up to that standard in the following week. That's why the [...]
The 18S Quad Box Preview: After Dark In Full Swing
Welcome back to the second week of the Quad Box. The Quad Box that was actually put in for the noon slate was possible, which was a fun surprise for those who followed the recommendations [...]
Advanced Stats Review: Texas A&M
Notre Dame aced the projected toughest test of 2024 in College Station, shutting down the Aggies offense and creating the explosive plays to decide a defensive battle. Al Golden's defense put on a masterclass, shutting [...]
Week 2 Picks: Horns Up Everybody
One (full) week down on the season. The biggest upset so far came back in Week 0 in Ireland (although that's since been a little watered down LOL FSU) while Week 1 was a pretty [...]
The 18 Stripes Top 20 Poll: Miami Looks Back (For Now)
For most of the country it was a quiet beginning to the 2024 college football season. Folks in Gainesville, College Station, Clemson, Tallahassee, and Baton Rouge are the exception. For the bulk of the teams [...]
Texas A&M Game Review: Irish Handle Their Business
Notre Dame traveled to SEC-land in College Station to open up the 2024 season as 3-point underdogs and came away with what has continually been described nationally as a 'rugged' victory over Texas A&M. As [...]
Fear Factor: Notre Dame 2024 Opponents
As we pass the hours and minutes until the 2024 season kicks off, it’s time for a spin through the Notre Dame schedule of opponents for the upcoming year. Which opponents inspire the most fear [...]
The 18S Quad Box Preview: We Are So Freaking Back
After the dark unknown of the offseason (and to a different extent the previous postseason), we have finally arrived at a full slate of football this Saturday. With so many games going on in a [...]
Texas A&M Game Preview: Sticky Situation in College Station
Well, howdy there folks! Welcome back to another season of college football and the first 18 Stripes game preview of 2024. This is my 17th season covering the Fighting Irish and for the first time [...]
ND Stats Deep Dive: The Offense
The Irish offense finished 2023 ranked 14th in Offensive F+, which feels like a "meets expectations" grade from where things stood in the preseason. Still, the game-by-game output that placed Notre Dame there feels underwhelming [...]
Week 0/1 Picks: The Beach vs. Bayou
This season I'll be separating the weekly games to watch and winner picks from the 18 Stripes Top 20 Poll. Just like old times. Taking stock of the opening week(s) of college football we have [...]
The 18 Stripes 2024 Pre-Season Top 20 Poll: There’s No Going Back Now
By the time Notre Dame kicks off their season in College Station later this month it'll be 154 years and nearly 10 months since the first college football game was played in the United States. [...]
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