Longtime Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman commits to Notre Dame for final season
Hartman, the longtime starting quarterback at Wake Forest, announced Thursday that he has committed to play for the Fighting Irish for his final season of eligibility. That gives Hartman one last year of eligibility, meaning he will be a sixth-year senior next season at Notre Dame. This season, Hartman threw for 3,701 yards, 38 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while completing 63.1% of his attempts. Still, it’s hard not to view Hartman as the heavy favorite to begin next season as Notre Dame’s starter. Notably, Wake Forest will visit Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 28, giving Hartman a chance to face off against his former school.
wftv.comBuchner accounts for 5 TDs, Notre Dame wins Gator Bowl 45-38
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — Tyler Buchner accounted for five touchdowns to help offset two interceptions returned for TDs, and No. 19 Notre Dame beat 20th-ranked South Carolina 45-38 in a wild TaxSlayer Bowl on Friday. But Buchner delivered the knockout blow when he found tight end Mitchell Evans wide open for a 16-yard touchdown on a third-and-7 play with 1:38 remaining. Notre Dame played without All-American tight end Michael Mayer, standout edge rusher Isaiah Foskey, cornerback Cam Hart and defensive lineman Jayson Ademilola. Notre Dame lost its bowl game last year to Oklahoma State after naming Freeman the head coach and dropped its season opener at Ohio State.
wftv.comNotre Dame beats South Carolina 45-38 in Gator Bowl despite throwing 2 pick sixes
Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner rebounded from throwing two pick sixes to throw a go-ahead TD pass to tight end Mitchell Evans with 1:38 to go to give Notre Dame a 45-38 win over South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. NOTRE DAME RETAKES THE LEAD WITH 1:38 LEFT!! Notre Dame rushed for 264 yards on 46 carries while South Carolina had just 65 rushing yards on 22 attempts. The bowl game was also the Irish’s first win in a game Buchner had started. The victory means Notre Dame finishes the season at 9-4 in Marcus Freeman's first season as head coach.
wftv.comNotre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner likely to miss rest of season after shoulder injury
University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish starting quarterback Tyler Buchner will miss the rest of the season after suffering an injury to his non-throwing shoulder during a game over the weekend. Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman confirmed Monday that the Asian American sophomore suffered a severe AC joint sprain in his left shoulder during the fourth quarter of their match against the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday. Freeman said their star quarterback would need surgery for the injury and might require months of recovery, pushing junior Drew Pyne to take over Buchner's role during the period.
news.yahoo.comNotre Dame QB Buchner expected to miss season with injury
— (AP) — Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with an injury to his nonthrowing shoulder that will require surgery. In August, Pyne entered training camp competing for the starting quarterback position but lost the job to Buchner after practice No. Notre Dame is off to an 0-2 under first-year coach Freeman after beginning this season ranked fifth in the country. With Buchner at quarterback, the Irish offense struggled in two games this season. Notre Dame ranks No.
wftv.comNotre Dame QB Tyler Buchner likely out for the season
Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner will likely miss the rest of the season. Entering 2022, Buchner beat out Pyne for the starting job entering Freeman’s first season as head coach. Buchner threw for 177 yards in the season-opening loss at Ohio State and completed only 56% of his passes through two games. Notre Dame running backs are averaging just 2.9 yards per rush behind an offensive line that was supposed to be a major strength but has underwhelmed thus far. After the Cal game, Notre Dame goes to North Carolina and then faces No.
wftv.comNotre Dame QB Buchner expected to miss season with injury
Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman said Monday that Buchner has a severe AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Buchner was injured in the fourth quarter of Notre Dame's surprising loss to Marshall over the weekend and was scheduled to have surgery Tuesday. Drew Pyne, who came off the bench after Buchner was hurt, was listed as the starter on Notre Dame's depth chart for this Saturday's home game against California.
news.yahoo.comMarshall upsets No. 8 ND 26-21; Freeman to 0-3 for Irish
8 Notre Dame 26-21 Saturday, making Marcus Freeman the first Fighting Irish coach to lose his first three games. Marshall (2-0), the first Sun Belt Conference team to play at Notre Dame Stadium, beat a team ranked in the top 10 for just the second time in school history. This one will go down much differently to hopeful Notre Dame fans. Colombi was 16-of-21 passing for 145 yards and the Thundering Herd rushed for 221 yards on 49 carries. Notre Dame: The Irish offense showed it still has a lot of work to do, and the honeymoon period for Freeman is probably over.
wftv.comNotre Dame loses WR Davis (knee); names QB Buchner starter
Notre Dame Davis Football FILE - Notre Dame wide receiver Avery Davis (3) runs against Navy in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Notre Dame also announced Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, sophomore quarterback Tyler Buchner will start the opener against Ohio State on Sept. 3. — (AP) — Notre Dame receiver Avery Davis will miss the season after tearing a ligament in his right knee. Notre Dame also announced Saturday sophomore quarterback Tyler Buchner will start the opener against Ohio State on Sept. 3. Notre Dame has only five scholarship receivers left on the roster and only Braden Lenzy and Lorenzo Styles caught more than 20 passes last season.
wftv.comCoan, No. 6 Irish dominate Yellow Jackets in 55-0 victory
Georgia Tech Notre Dame Football Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan (17) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. 6 Notre Dame had two defensive touchdowns in winning its sixth straight game, 55-0 over beleaguered Georgia Tech on Sarturday. With Coan directing the offense, and the Irish defense hounding Georgia Tech quarterback Jordan Yates all afternoon, coach Brian Kelly’s Fighting Irish (CFP No. Notre Dame had two interception returns for touchdowns in a 41-13 victory over Wisconsin earlier this season. POLLS IMPLICATIONSDepending on the outcome of later games, Notre Dame likely solidified its No.
wftv.comDoerer makes late FG, No. 14 Irish beat Hokies 32-29
Notre Dame Virginia Tech Football Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) is tackled by Notre Dame cornerback Cam Hart, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. 14 Notre Dame a 32-29 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday night. Notre Dame ran 13 plays and managed just 27 yards with Coan behind center in the first quarter. Buchner led a 75-yard touchdown drive in is first series in the second quarter. Virginia Tech: Connor Blumrick replaced Burmeister in the fourth quarter after Burmeister appeared to hurt his throwing hand late in the third quarter.
wftv.comDesmond Ridder, No. 7 Cincinnati beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13
Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score late in the fourth quarter as No. 7 Cincinnati capitalized on its big opportunity and beat No. 9 Notre Dame 24-13 in a game the Bearcats hope can be the centerpiece of a College Football Playoff resume.
Kelly has solutions for No. 12 Irish against visiting Purdue
After escaping Florida State with a 41-38 overtime victory on the road to open the season, the Irish showed little improvement during a 32-29 comeback victory at home over Toledo. It has some wondering if Notre Dame is ripe to be picked off by Purdue, a longtime foe it hasn't faced since 2014. Notre Dame’s rebuilding offensive line, despite the presence of preseason All-Americans in center Jarrett Patterson and guard Cain Madden, has struggled to consistently open holes for Kyren Williams and Chris Tyree.
news.yahoo.comNo. 8 Notre Dame survives Toledo 32-29 after wild 4Q
Toledo Notre Dame Football Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer (87) makes a touchdown catch in front of Toledo linebacker Dyontae Johnson (2) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Notre Dame won 32-29. 8 Notre Dame held off determined Toledo 32-29 Saturday. Notre Dame: The Irish defense struggled again, giving up big plays, and Notre Dame had trouble moving the ball behind its rebuilding offensive line. POLL IMPLICATIONSDespite a close win, Notre Dame could move up a spot depending on poll voters’ opinions of No.
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