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Mason Plummer

Mason Plummer

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Covered Notre Dame football recruiting since 2017 for Irish Breakdown, Blue & Gold Illustrated and Notre Dame On SI. Covering Notre Dame professionally got me my start in journalism, which led me to getting my degrees in Journalism and Communications from Ball State University in 2021. Featured on Bleacher Report, NBC Sports, Rivals, On3 and more. Have missed multiple weddings and graduation parties for Notre Dame games.

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr (12) runs to a drill during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame Football: 2025 Spring Quarterback Battle Preview

Who will start at quarterback for Notre Dame this fall? We break down the early look.

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Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman talks to the media during 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day at Georgia World Congress Center, Building A. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Football Lands Top Offensive Lineman, Beats Bluebloods for Commitment

Notre Dame bolsters its 2025 recruiting class with a key addition—landing a 4-star offensive lineman to strengthen the Fighting Irish front.

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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jayden Harrison (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Football: Special Teams Key to Irish Success in the National Championship

Notre Dame has truly bought into the third phase of the game, and it should pay off in the National Championship.

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Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) leaps over Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) in the second half in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Football: Key Matchups the Irish Can Exploit Against Ohio State

Analyzing the key matchups where Notre Dame can capitalize against Ohio State in the CFP National Championship showdown.

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Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman arrives at the Superdome before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Football: National Media Fueling Motivation with Bulletin Board Material

Marcus Freeman will be sure to let his team know that no one is picking them to win.

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Sep 10, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden watches in the first quarter against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Football: Irish Could Lose Coordinator to NFL

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden is rumored to be on the NFL’s radar. Here's the potential impact on the Irish.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard and running back Jeremiyah Love celebrate a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
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Notre Dame Football: What Uniforms Will the Irish Wear in the National Championship?

What uniforms will Notre Dame choose for the National Championship? Exploring traditional looks, alternate options, and fan favorites.

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Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore (15) and safety Adon Shuler (8) celebrate getting a stop during the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana at Notre Dame Stadium on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame Football: Irish Cornerback Earns National Defensive Freshman of the Year Honors

Notre Dame’s standout cornerback Leonard Moore has been named National Defensive Freshman of the Year. Here's a look at his incredible season.

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Notre Dame offensive lineman Tosh Baker (79) participates in a drill during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame Football: Who Will Start at Left Tackle in the National Championship?

After starter Anthonie Knapp went down against Penn State, the left tackle spot is a huge vacancy for Notre Dame.

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(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Recruiting: How Reaching the National Championship Boosts the Irish

Recruits around the country are taking notice of Notre Dame making the national championship game.

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(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads the team onto the field before the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Football: The Irish Must Overcome Huge Odds in the CFP National Championship

Notre Dame faces daunting odds in the CFP National Championship against Ohio State. Here’s what it will take to pull off the upset.

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Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jayden Thomas (83) runs pressured by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Zane Durant (28) in the second half in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Football: Fighting Irish Are Bought In From Top to Bottom

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are fully committed from top to bottom. Learn how their unified approach is driving success on and off the field.

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