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Who can get the Irish back on track after their heartbreaking loss?
Notre Dame doesn’t have time to think about what could have been against Ohio State. Its focus now must shift to a resurgent Duke team. Wins continue to be necessary because you never know what can happen over the next two months. The College Football Playoff might still remain in play.
Here are the Irish’s statistical leaders to watch for against the Blue Devils:
Here are the players most equipped to take down the Buckeyes.
Notre Dame got through its four games unscathed, and now it’s time for the really big test. Ohio State is coming to South Bend, and this could more or less decide the Irish’s fate for 2023.
It will be tough, but they’ve shown they have the personnel to meet the challenge.
Here are the statistical leaders to watch out for in the upcoming contest:
Here’s who to watch against Central Michigan.
Notre Dame not only got through its first real test of 2023, but it stepped on the gas against NC State to show how talented it is.
Up next is Central Michigan, which should provide a bit of a breather. More importantly, it will serve as a tuneup for when Ohio State comes to South Bend the following week.
Here are the statistical leaders to watch out for in the upcoming contest:
Here’s who to watch against NC State.
Notre Dame dominated its first two opponents in Navy and Tennessee State. Some might be wondering if a challenge will show up anytime soon. We’ll see if one exists when the Irish travel to NC State for their first true road game of the season. Here are those most likely to push the Irish over the top, specifically those who lead the major statistical categories:
The first of many updates this season.
Notre Dame looked like a team that was ready for the season against Navy. Hardly any weaknesses were on display. Now, we get to see if the Irish can repeat that performance or at least mimic it in their home opener against Tennessee State. To get you started for the week, here are the team’s statistical leaders after the first game:
The Irish would love to get some of the players who have been on campus the last week
Although the Irish didn’t quite get it done on the field this past weekend, that hasn’t stopped the momentum they have on the recruiting trail. Currently the 2022 class is considered one of the best in the country.
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The 2023 class, well let’s just say they’re off to a fantastic start and look to keep adding on more talented players.
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Take a look below at some of the most recent happening in Notre Dame football recruiting.
Some interesting info for Irish fans
Although recruiting has slowed down a bit early in the season, that doesn’t mean things are still happening for the Irish. They’re still being active with current commitments, 2022 prospects and looking ahead to the 2023 class as well. Take a look below at some of the recent happenings regarding Notre Dame football recruiting.
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Get up to date on Notre Dame football’s recruiting
It’s been a little quiet on the recruiting front for Notre Dame, but that doesn’t mean that things aren’t happening.
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With the first home game on the horizon, there will be plenty of information about potential recruits that could end up in South Bend. Here’s a quick wrap up of how some commits are doing as well as some notes on uncommitted prospects.
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How many of the current 11 do you think made it?
The majority of high school football seasons have already been played, a few stragglers still playing right now in the spring but that hasn’t stopped ESPN from updating their top 300 class of 2022 recruits.
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The Irish currently have 11 commits, the class is ranked nationally inside the top 5 so there’s bound to be a few Notre Dame pledges in ESPN’s list. Find out below which one’s are considered among the best players in the country.
St. Patrick’s Day has been terrific for Notre Dame’s linebacker corps on the recruiting front.
St. Patrick’s Day has been terrific for Notre Dame’s linebacker corps on the recruiting front. Earlier in the day, the Irish got a commitment from the highly touted Joshua Burnham. While Burnham won’t arrive for another year, the Irish’s linebackers will get an immediate addition from another recruit who also committed Wednesday. His name is Davis Sherwood, and he’s set to graduate from Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney, Maryland:
Fired up to announce my commitment to Notre dame!! Excited to join the family, get to work, and prove I can play with the best of the best. Extremely grateful for the opportunity and my family, coaches, and friends for making my dreams a reality. ☘️☘️ #GoIrish @dpeloqu1 @astef60 pic.twitter.com/F9XWNMeAy5
— Davis Sherwood (@Davis_Sherwood6) March 17, 2021
The Irish definitely could use some reinforcements at inside linebackers after the graduations of Drew White and Bo Bauer. Sherwood, who weighs in at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, is a good candidate to keep Notre Dame’s recent success at that position going. He was a captain and all-conference player in high school, and he also plays lacrosse. At the very least, he has the toughness to compete with athletes at the next level.
Sherwood scored a 1450 on the PSAT and has a 4.6 GPA, so it should come as no surprise that many Ivy League schools and nearly all military schools were after his services. Instead, he’ll go with the university with a richer football history and a solid academic reputation of its own. It’s difficult to argue against that, so kudos to Dave Peloquin for working his magic.
