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Nathan Erbach

Nathan Erbach

Joined: Aug 3, 2024

Staff Writer at Notre Dame Fighting Irish On SI covering all things Notre Dame athletics, but specifically specialize in recruiting and basketball coverage. Covered recruiting for other media outlets including Irish Breakdown and Slap the Sign, while also covering football and basketball at both locations as well. Featured on the Notre Dame website when current San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley signed with Notre Dame. Former co-host of the Golden Homer podcast along with fellow staff writer Mason Plummer.

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs with the ball during the second half against Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Gi'Bran Payne (3) at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Football

Notre Dame Outcoaches Georgia: Sugar Bowl Win Proved Fighting Irish Were the Better Team

Notre Dame’s coaching mastery shines in their Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia, proving it was the better team on the big stage.

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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.
Football

CJ Carr Provides Key Injury Update Ahead of Sugar Bowl

While Notre Dame freshman QB CJ Carr won't be playing in the Sugar Bowl, his health has been a major talking point throughout the second half of the 2024 season

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Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) hands the ball off to running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during a NCAA college football game against Virginia at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

Strength on Strength: Indiana's Rush Defense vs. Notre Dame's Rush Offense Will Decide Outcome

Indiana and Notre Dame square off on Friday night in the first ever 12-team playoff game, and the game will be decided in the trenches

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Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeVonta Smith (8) sneaks a peek into the backfield against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Football

Nickel Corner U? Notre Dame Continues Impressive Trend With DeVonta Smith

Notre Dame’s impressive tradition of standout nickel corners continues with its next standout in 2025, Alabama transfer DeVonta Smith

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Nov 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Matt Allocco (41) dribbles against Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Basketball

Notre Dame vs Georgia: Irish look to Rebound Against the Bulldogs

Notre Dame Men's Hoops has lost four in a row and is still without star guard Markus Burton, and will look to get back on track tonight at Georgia

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Nov 16, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Markus Burton (3) drives past Georgetown Hoyas guard Jayden Epps (10) during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Basketball

Markus Burton Sidelined with “Non-Season Ending” Knee Injury

Notre Dame guard Markus Burton suffers a knee injury but avoids a season-ending setback. What’s next for the Fighting Irish?

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Nov 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio (97) celebrates after a win against the Army Black Knights at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
Football

Notre Dame Rises to No. 5 in CFP Rankings: Can It Still Get In With a Loss to USC?

Notre Dame climbs to No. 5 in the CFP rankings. Could a loss to USC still leave the Irish with a path to the playoff?

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Nov 9, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman stands with his players for the Notre Dame Alma Mater after defeating the Florida State Seminoles at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Football

Notre Dame’s 2025 Recruiting Class Hinges on Florida State Weekend

Notre Dame hosted all of their remaining 2025 recruiting targets against Florida State, in what will be a defining weekend for this recruiting cycle

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Nathaniel Owusu Boateng, IMG Academy National
Football

Notre Dame Recruiting: 247Sports’ Tom Loy on Projected Finish for 2025 Class

Part 3 of "Talkin' Recruitin' with Tom" focuses on the remaining targets on Notre Dame's recruiting board in the 2025 class

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Ben Davis Mark Zackery (4) breaks free and sprints towards the goal line as Ben Davis took on Warren Central High School in IHSAA football, Sep 20, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; at Warren Central High School.

Notre Dame Recruiting: 247Sports' Tom Loy Breaks Down 2025 Defensive Class

247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Tom Loy gives his perspective on the Notre Dame 2025 defensive class

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Oct 12, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates after a touchdown throw to tight end Eli Raridon (9) in the third quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Football

Blake Hebert: More Than Just a Consolation Prize for Notre Dame's 2025 Recruiting Class

After losing Deuce Knight to Auburn, Notre Dame lands Blake Hebert for 2025. Here's why he's more than a backup plan for the Irish.

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Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard warms up before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in South Bend.
Football

Notre Dame Football: It's Time to Have an Honest Discussion About Riley Leonard

Riley Leonard went from hero to zero in just two weeks as Notre Dame's starting quarterback, but it's time he began receiving the respect he deserves

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