Irish Breakdown
Mason Plummer

Mason Plummer

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman speaks to Kahanu Kia (43) and Devan Houstan (98) Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the annual Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.
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Notre Dame vs Purdue: Irish Seek Victory to Regain Momentum

Notre Dame must move on this week and quickly - beat Purdue, and get everything right.

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Lipscomb's Deuce Knight (2) sets to pass again IMG at Lipscomb's Reese Smith Football Field in Nashville, Tenn., Friday night, Aug. 18, 2023. IMG went on to win the game 35-10.
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Recruiting Fallout: How Notre Dame Loss to Northern Illinois Affects Future Prospects

Things could get ugly quickly for Notre Dame's tenth ranked 2025 recruiting class.

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Northern Illinois safety Santana Banner tackles Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend.
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Is Notre Dame Putting Riley Leonard in a Position to Succeed?

The Irish signal caller is not living up to expectations so far. What can Notre Dame do?

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Sep 7, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) hands off to running back Jadarian Price (24) in the third quarter against the Northern Illinois Huskies at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame’s Baffling Running Back Usage: Breaking Down the Problem

The Irish have one of the best young running back rooms in the country. Why isn't it being used effectively?

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Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr throws the ball during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in South Bend.
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The Case for CJ Carr to Start for Notre Dame Against Purdue

Really? Should CJ Carr be the one to lead the Notre Dame offense against Purdue?

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Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet on the sideline during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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What's Next For Notre Dame Football Recruiting and Deuce Knight?

Marcus Freeman and company largely have the 2025 class locked up. What is next?

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Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) attempts to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame vs. NIU Prediction: 4 Reasons The Irish Will Win

Everyone will be picking Notre Dame to win Saturday, but let's take a look at why the Irish are such heavy favorites

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Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Pat McAfee on radio row at the Super Bowl 58 media center at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Pat McAfee Show Makes Big Proclamation About Notre Dame Football

Pat McAfee picked against the Irish on College GameDay but seems to have changed his tune.

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Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts in the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
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How Notre Dame Avoid a Letdown Against Northern Illinois

After a massive win in College Station, Notre Dame returns home to face Northern Illinois.

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Notre Dame wide receivers Logan Saldate (19) and Jordan Faison (6) stretch before a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M Prediction: 4 Reasons The Irish Will Win

Notre Dame kicks off the 2024 season in College Station where Vegas thinks it will lose. Mason Plummer shares why the Irish will not only cover, but win the game outright.

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Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman celebrates at the 90th annual Sun Bowl game against Oregon State on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at El Paso, Texas.
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5 Reasons Notre Dame Will Defeat Texas A&M

Notre Dame has a tough task on its hands Saturday night in College Station, but is has the advantage in multiple key areas.

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Nov 4, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) rolls out to throw against Clemson Tigers during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
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Notre Dame Uniform Combo for Saturday vs Texas A&M: What to Expect

What will the Notre Dame Fighting Irish uniform combination be when they run out on the field to face Texas A&M?

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