Avani Patel

Defensively, Stanford will pose a challenge for the Irish because it uses a 3-4 front. So what is the biggest difference a quarterback has to be aware of when preparing...

Fullback Asaph Schwapp, who hasn't played since his left knee locked up in Notre Dame's 41-17 victory over Penn State on Sept. 9, will undergo surgery Thursday. "I told him...

A number of Notre Dame players who have been battling injuries are listed as starters for Saturday's game against Stanford. But that doesn't mean all those players--weak-side linebacker Travis Thomas,...

As they near the halfway point, is the season starting to feel like a bit of a grind for his players? No, said Irish coach Charlie Weis, because his team,...

Senior Joe Brockington had a solid game Saturday filling in for linebacker Travis Thomas, who was out with sore ribs. Given that Notre Dame has only one more game before...

Four games into his transition from offense to defense, Irish running back-turned-linebacker Travis Thomas said he has learned plenty. For instance, tackling a 260-pound running back like Michigan State's Jehuu...

The forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of rain Saturday in South Bend when the Irish play host to Purdue. Because of that, coach Charlie Weis said he may...

In Notre Dame's 40-37 victory Saturday night over Michigan State, sophomore offensive tackle Paul Duncan played a lot spelling freshman starter Sam Young. Was the move a sign Young, the...

Highly regarded freshman running back James Aldridge has yet to play this season because he has been injured. Aldridge might be ready to help contribute to a running game that...

He hasn't yet made his Notre Dame debut, but teammates say former Morgan Park quarterback Demetrius Jones has had an impact on their preparation for Michigan State this week. Because...