The 18 Stripes Top 20 Poll: The Ducks Out for Blood

We had 10 must-watch games featured in our article last week and from that group the favorites won 9 of the matchups. The only exception was the Pac-2 matchup out west that went in favor of the Cougars from Washington State. Add in our dear Irish crumbling and it was yet another favorite that won [...]

By |2023-09-26T09:40:38-04:00September 26th, 2023|Football|1 Comment

2025 RB Daniel Anderson Commits to Notre Dame

Notre Dame earned its first of three verbal commitments of the 2025 class this past weekend on Saturday afternoon when running back Daniel Anderson gave his pledge to the Fighting Irish. The 5'11"/185-pounder out of Bryant, Arkansas was the fourth player to join Notre Dame's recruiting class of 2025, a class which currently ranks third [...]

By |2023-09-25T22:26:11-04:00September 25th, 2023|Recruiting|0 Comments

Ohio State Game Review: Insert Painful Title Here

I've always said losses are easier to write game reviews for because there's more to unpack. Not this time. I went to bed immediately after the booth review on Ohio State's game-winning touchdown wondering if I'd just skip article and move on with life. This one really hurt. I'll just be typing random thoughts and [...]

By |2023-09-24T10:49:21-04:00September 24th, 2023|18S Reads|121 Comments

When Will It Happen?: Ohio State Instant Reaction

When? When will this program, which can't catch a break anywhere under any circumstances, break through against one of the elite? It wasn't Saturday night. Ohio State delivered the latest dagger in what has been a life full of them for the Fighting Irish fan, scoring a touchdown as time ran out to beat ND [...]

By |2023-09-23T23:27:52-04:00September 23rd, 2023|18S Reads, Football|40 Comments

Ohio State Game Preview: Bucks Eyeing the Irish in Green

For the first time since 1996--and only the 2nd time overall since 1936--Ohio State will be coming to Notre Dame for a football game. For long-time Midwestern powers separated by less than 280 miles it doesn't seem possible the Buckeyes have rarely visited South Bend but here we are. Back in 1996 the world was [...]

By |2023-09-21T18:49:51-04:00September 22nd, 2023|Football|38 Comments

The Weekly Rambler: United Against the Umpire

Your weekly dose of Notre Dame news, opinion, and other stuff. Top News Michigan State has informed head coach Mel Tucker that they intend to fire him for cause. Tucker has signaled he will be suing Michigan State University. ESPN College GameDay is headed to Notre Dame this weekend for the Ohio State night game. [...]

By |2023-09-21T08:34:59-04:00September 21st, 2023|18S Reads|12 Comments

Elite 2024 OT Guerby Lambert Commits to Notre Dame

One of the more interesting recruitments in recent memory drew to an exhilarating and merciful close today when top 50 tackle prospect Guerby Lambert put the cherry on the sundae of 2024 offensive line recruiting. Long rumored to be a heavy Irish lean, the 6’7”, 280 pound Bay Stater had sweat-inducing dalliances with Ohio State, [...]

By |2023-09-19T23:58:12-04:00September 19th, 2023|Football, Recruiting|13 Comments

Advanced Stats: Central Michigan Review + OSU Lookahead

Notre Dame routed Central Michigan after 60 minutes, dominating every meaningful category and flashing more of the deep throws that fans have been dying for since Sam Hartman arrived on campus. Somehow it was still easily Notre Dame's worst performance against the soft early G5s on the schedule - which speaks to just how dominant [...]

By |2023-09-19T14:11:56-04:00September 19th, 2023|Football|3 Comments

The 18 Stripes Top 20 Poll: Paying Attention to Washington

Week 3 is in the books and Notre Dame's regular season is already a third of the way complete. That bye week for the Irish isn't coming until after the October 14th USC game, as well. There's still lots of football remaining but it's also going fast! This past weekend was mostly quiet although a [...]

By |2023-09-19T08:14:29-04:00September 19th, 2023|Football|12 Comments

2025 QB Deuce Knight Commits to Notre Dame

Notre Dame was looking for some in-season recruiting momentum and found exactly that as 6'4" quarterback Deuce Knight committed to the Irish on Monday afternoon. It came as a bit of a surprise as the program had been zeroing in on Bear Bachmeier who visited campus this weekend. However, Knight, who is set to return [...]

By |2023-09-18T16:25:50-04:00September 18th, 2023|Recruiting|25 Comments

Central Michigan Game Review: Not Always Fired Up

Notre Dame came 12 points short of covering the spread on Saturday against Central Michigan in a game that was frustratingly close but ultimately powered down into a comfortable win. The plucky Chippewas, playing with their backup quarterback, showed a lot of fight and resilience on offense and did just enough to prevent an ugly [...]

By |2023-09-17T08:51:36-04:00September 17th, 2023|Football|68 Comments
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