Notre Dame is 1-0 on the young 2023 football season and today takes the field against Tennessee State. The game isn’t expected to be very competitive but it’s a home opener and those are always special.
The tailgate lots are already nearly full, there is a crispness in the air this morning (that will soon be met with insane heat) and Notre Dame football is back (on American soil)!
What is the pregame scene like at Notre Dame?
What are the story lines headed into the game?
How is the buzz before kickoff in South Bend?
Here is some of the best around the internet as we await kickoff on this first Saturday in September.