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Notre Dame Football on Network Indiana & Indiana Sports Talk
by Len Clark, PhD
Notre Dame Football on Network Indiana & Indiana Sports TalkVeteran reporter Len Clark brings you Notre Dame football storylines, interviews, insight and perspective from South Bend and the road.More than scores. The stories behind Notre Dame footbal irish101.substack.com
Episodes
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Notre Dame Report - Saturday, October 17, 2026
Notre Dame faces unbeaten BYU Saturday night in Provo, and one number could help decide the game as Len Clark reports. The eighth-ranked Cougars convert more than 54 percent of their third downs. That’s a challenge for an Irish defense allowing just 11 points per game. BYU wants to extend drives,...
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Notre Dame - One Thing to Watch
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Notre Dame Report - Friday, October 16, 2026
Unbeaten Notre Dame and Unbeaten BYU meet tomorrow night in Provo, UT. Len Clark has more. BYU coach Kalani Sitake (kah-LAH-nee sih-TAH-kay) played against the Fighting Irish for BYU back in 1994 at Notre Dame Stadium and understands the magnitude of tomorrow night’s top-10 match-up. The 11th…
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Notre Dame Report - Wednesday, October. 14th
Notre Dame’s offense can score from almost anywhere, but against unbeaten BYU, field position will be important. Len Clark reports. For the Irish, that puts special teams, tackling and avoiding costly penalties in the spotlight. Defensively, Notre Dame wants to force BYU into long, sustained…
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One Thing You Might have Missed
Notre Dame dominated Stanford 58-7, but one of the biggest stories may be what freshman running back Jonaz Walton’s performance means for the future of the Irish offense. In this edition of One Thing You Might Have Missed, Len Clark looks beyond the final score. Walton rushed for a Notre Dame...
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Notre Dame Report - Sun, Oct. 11
Freshman Jonaz Walton rewrote part of Notre Dame’s record book as the Irish rolled past Stanford. Len Clark has more. Walton is becoming one of Notre Dame’s biggest offensive weapons. He rushed for a freshman-record 181 yards and two touchdowns in Notre Dames’s 58-7 victory over Stanford. Head...
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Notre Dame Report - Friday, October 9th
The third ranked 5-0 Irish return home to face Stanford tomorrow at Notre Dame Stadium. Len Clark reports. Notre Dame is a heavy favorite Saturday against Stanford, but the first quarter could tell us whether this becomes an easy afternoon. The Irish have been at their best when they establish...
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Notre Dame Report
Notre Dame is getting healthier along the offensive line, but two defensive starters are now injury concerns heading into Stanford as Len Clark reports. Offensive lineman Matty Augustine is expected back at practice this week after missing the first five games with a broken foot. Marcus Freeman...
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Notre Dame Report - Tues., Oct.6
Notre Dame is 5-0, but Marcus Freeman says the Irish still have plenty to clean up heading into Saturday’s game against Stanford as Len Clark reports. Freeman liked the way Notre Dame responded to adversity against North Carolina, especially running the football when the Tar Heels knew the run…
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Notre Dame’s Hidden Advantage vs. UNC
Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26, but the biggest number may not have been the final score.The Irish ran 74 offensive plays to North Carolina’s 51 — a 23-play difference that shaped the entire game.Notre Dame held the ball for more than 37 minutes, rushed for 241 yards and produced 26 first...
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Notre Dame Report - Sun., Oct. 4th
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Notre Dame Report - Sat., Oct. 3
Third-ranked Notre Dame takes its 4-0 record to North Carolina today, and the first test may come from the Tar Heels’ running game. Len Clark has more. North Carolina rushed for 214 yards in its loss at Clemson and has shown it can sustain drives and control possession. But Notre Dame is coming…
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Len Clark’s - One Thing To Watch
Here’s One Thing to watch when Notre Dame plays North Carolina Saturday: don’t just count CJ Carr’s completions. Watch how far they go. North Carolina opponents are completing 67% of their passes, but those completions are averaging only about nine yards apiece, and the Tar Heels have allowed…
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Notre Dame Report - Fri., Oct. 2
Third-ranked Notre Dame takes its unbeaten record back on the road tomorrow at North Carolina. Len Clark has the latest. The Irish are coming off a 49-10 win at Purdue, where they showed they don’t necessarily need more plays or more possession time to control a game. What Notre Dame needs to…
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Notre Dame Report - Thurs., Oct.1
Bill Belichick says North Carolina’s preparation for Notre Dame begins with something the Tar Heels can control — themselves. Len Clark has more. After a bye week and coming off a loss to Clemson, the Tar Heels welcome the third ranked Fighting Irish. Head Coach Bill Belichick Belichick - :09 In…
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Notre Dame Report - Wed., Sept. 30
Notre Dame knows North Carolina may have something different waiting on its opening possession as Len Clark reports. The Tar Heels have used early wrinkles to challenge defenses, and Irish linebacker Drayk Bowen says the key is staying disciplined. Bowen - :09 In - “Get your cleats…” Out - “…do…
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Notre Dame Report - Tues., Sept. 29
Notre Dame heads to North Carolina this Saturday unbeaten at 4-0. Len Clark has more. The third-ranked Irish have won 14 straight games by double digits — the longest active streak in the FBS and the longest in Notre Dame history. The reason? Opponents haven’t been able to establish the run.…
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Upon Further Review: 35 points
Notre Dame is 4-0, and one number helps explain why: 35. That’s how many points the Irish have scored off turnovers this season — two more than their opponents have scored altogether. Notre Dame has forced nine turnovers while committing just one, producing a plus-eight margin through four games....
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One Thing You Might Have Missed: The Four-Man Rush
Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10. CJ Carr threw three touchdown passes, and the Irish led 35-0 at halftime. But here’s one thing you might have missed: the pressure Notre Dame created without needing to send extra defenders. The Irish recorded six sacks and held Purdue to 40 rushing yards. After the...
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Notre Dame Report - Sun., Sept. 27th
Notre Dame is 4-0 after beating Purdue 49-10 in West Lafayette. Len Clark has more. Purdue ran 11 more plays and held the ball 11 minutes longer, but Notre Dame made its plays count as the Irish gained 446 yards to Purdue’s 218 in the win The Irish led 35-0 at halftime after Drayk Bowen returned…
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Notre Dame Report - Friday, Sept. 25th
Notre Dame knows Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne. The offense around him is a different story as Len Clark reports. Browne is Purdue’s only returning offensive starter, yet the Boilermakers lead the Big Ten with nearly 367 passing yards per game. He has thrown for more than 300 yards in each of...
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Notre Dame Report - Thurs., Sept. 24th
Saturday’s most important play between Notre Dame and Purdue may come when the Boilermakers appear ready to give the football away as Len Clark reports. Everyone will focus on Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne and the nation’s third-ranked passing attack, but watch what happens when the Boilermakers...
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - June 26th
Despite having to rebuild a basketball team, Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry says it’s been fun as Len Clark reports. Micah Shrewsberry has embraced the challenge of rebuilding a team by staying positive and having fun and wondering what comes next. Shrewsberry - :09 In - “The unknown…” Out -...
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ND in the NFL Draft
Notre Dame football continues to be one of college football’s strongest NFL pipelines as six Irish players were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, raising Notre Dame’s all-time total to 544 — the most in college football history. Jeremiyah Love went third overall to the Arizona Cardinals, becoming...
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Irish Conclude Spring Drills
The 94th playing of the Blue-Gold Game, signifying the conclusion of spring drills, was held on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. Len Clark reports. Spencer Porath’s 43-yard field goal as time expired gave the Blue team a 41-40 win over the Gold. Aneyas Williams and Jonaz Walton scored rushing...
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The Price is Right for Seattle
Network Indiana The Seahawks made a bold move at No. 32, taking Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price in the first round of the NFL Draft. Seattle adds a 5-foot-11, 210-pound playmaker with strong vision, explosive burst and the kind of versatility that could make him an every-down threat. Price...
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Love Makes History
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is NFL-bound, going third overall to the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 Draft. Len Clark has more. Love becomes the highest-drafted running back in Irish history and the program’s top pick since Rick Mirer in 1993. His 2025 season was dominant with 1,372...
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Irish Scrimmage Report
Notre Dame’s scrimmage on Saturday revealed a clear divide between execution and mistakes. Len Clark has more. The first-team offense protected the football and stayed efficient, while the second unit turned it over multiple times. Head coach Marcus Freeman says the day was about evaluation....
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Irish BB Lands Big Man
Notre Dame basketball is adding some serious muscle to the paint. Coach Micah Shrewsberry announced today that Big South Player of the Year Logan Duncomb is transferring to join the Irish for the 2026-27 season. The Winthrop graduate transfer arrives in South Bend fresh off a season where he led...
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Roster Reset: Notre Dame Braces for Transfer Portal Shakeup
Notre Dame men’s basketball could be facing a major roster shakeup, with multiple key players reportedly headed to the transfer portal. Len Clark has more. Notre Dame men’s basketball is bracing for significant roster change , as reports indicate standout guard Markus Burton and forward Cole…
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Notre Dame Spring Football Update
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman says the focus this spring isn’t results — it’s development that shows up later, as Len Clark reports. Freeman identified three priorities: maximizing potential, building trust, and embracing delayed gratification — a theme shaping how the Irish approach every...
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Irish Run to the Final Four Ends
Notre Dame’s run to the Final Four ended in Ft. Worth on Sunday. Len Clark reports. Top seeded UCONN advances to the Final Four in Phoenix after a 70-52 dominate win over the Fighting Irish. 18 Notre Dame turnovers that led to 19 Huskie points proved to be the key stat and difference in the game....
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Irish Advance to the Elite Eight
Hannah Hidalgo recorded a triple-double to lead Notre Dame past Vanderbilt 67-64 in the Sweet 16. Len Clark reports. The Irish advanced to the Elite 8 behind Hannah Hidalgo who scored 31 points, pulled down 11 rebounds, and had 10 steals in the win over Vanderbilt, and with the game on the line,...
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Irish Advance to the Sweet 16
Notre Dame is headed back to the Sweet Sixteen after defeating Ohio State 83-73. Len Clark has more. The sixth-seeded Fighting Irish will head to Fort Worth where they will meet #2 seed Vanderbilt on Friday. Hannah Hidalgo led the Irish to victory with a dominant all-around performance against…
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Irish Face Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament
Notre Dame women’s basketball team will look to punch yet another ticket to the Sweet 16. Len Clark reports. The sixth-seeded Irish face third-seeded Ohio State at 4 p.m. Eastern this afternoon in the NCAA Tournament’s second round in Columbus. Notre Dame advance with an opening round win over...
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Irish Women Advance in the NCAA's
The Notre Dame women are moving on in the NCAA Tournament… The Fighting Irish are headed to the second round after a 79–60 win over Fairfield in Columbus. Notre Dame never trailed, building a double-digit lead by halftime and pulling away in the third quarter. Hannah Hidalgo led the way with a…
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Notre Dame Football Report - Wed. March 18th
Notre Dame meets Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay in 171 days, and the Irish are preparing for the game during Spring Drills. Len Clark has more. Marcus Freeman believes the extended off-season will allow the Fighting Irish to focus more on team football Freeman: IN - “We’re going to…
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Notre Dame Women's BB Report - Mon. March 16th
The Irish enter the Big Dance with a twenty-two and ten record, and are battle-tested after finishing twelve and six in the A-C-C. Len Clark has more. It’s a chance for head coach Niele Ivey’s squad to re-establish their postseason dominance in a city that has historically treated the program…
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Sun. March 8th
Notre Dame closed out the regular season Saturday in Chestnut Hill. Len Clark reports. Boston College defeated Notre Dame 77–69, using a major free-throw advantage to take control in the second half. The Eagles attempted 41 free throws, compared with 21 for the Irish, helping Boston College...
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Sat. March 7th
Notre Dame men’s basketball walks into Chestnut Hill tomorrow knowing it’s win…then wait. Len Clark reports. Notre Dame’s season comes down to 40 minutes at Boston College this afternoon, and then a long afternoon of scoreboard watching. The Irish are 13-17, 4-13 in the ACC, and need a win over...
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Thurs. March 5th
Network Indiana Voicer Stanford’s shooting touch proved too much for Notre Dame Wednesday night, as Len Clark reports. Stanford shot nearly 57 percent from the field and defeated Notre Dame 86–78.. Ebuka Okorie led the Cardinal with 24 points and seven assists while Jaylen Dent-Smith added 21.…
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Legendary Coach Lou Holtz Has Passed
College football has lost one of its most recognizable voices and leaders. Len Clark reports. Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz has died at the age of 89. Holtz guided Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship, finishing a perfect 12-and-0 season and restoring the Irish to national prominence. Over…
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Wed. March 4th
The margin is thin, and the stakes are clear for Notre Dame tonight. Len Clark has more. March pressure is real tonight in South Bend as Notre Dame hosts Stanford at Purcell Pavilion for the final home game of the season. The Irish enter at 13–16 and need a win to keep their ACC Tournament hopes...
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Notre Dame Womens Basketball Report - Mon. March 2nd
The Notre Dame women’s basketball team took on Louisville Sunday, and the game ended the way it needed it to for the Irish, as Len Clark reports. Defense was key as Notre Dame beat Louisville 65–62 Sunday at the Yum Center. The Irish held the Cardinals without a field goal over the final...
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Sun. March 1st
Notre Dame used clutch shooting in overtime to beat NC State. Len Clark reports. Notre Dame improved to 13–16 overall and 4–12 in the ACC with a 96–90 overtime win over NC State on Saturday. The Irish made the difference from the perimeter, hitting 12 threes and going 3-for-4 from deep in…
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Notre Dame WBB Report - Fri. Feb. 27th
Defense and execution closed it out for the Notre Dame women’s basketball game. Len Clark reports. The Fighting Irish pulled away late to beat Syracuse 72–62 Thursday night. The decisive stretch came in the final two-and-a-half minutes, when the Orange failed to make a field goal and Notre Dame...
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Wed. Feb. 25th
Notre Dame faced top ranked Duke last night in South Bend, and the Irish could not defend their home court as Len Clark reports. Duke never trailed and handed Notre Dame a 100-to-56 drubbing in a game where the Irish shot just 27 percent from three-point range, committed 15 turnovers, and got out...
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Tues. Feb. 24th
Notre Dame faces the nation’s top team tonight in South Bend. Len Clark has more. The Irish, tonight, will once again be without offensive weapon Jalen Haralson who is out with an ankle injury, The defining battle tonight be on the glass. #1 Duke enters with the ACC’s best rebounding margin and...
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Notre Dame WBB Report - Mon. Feb. 23rd
Defensive Pressure was the key in Notre Dame’s win over SMU on Sunday, as Len Clark reports. Notre Dame defeated SMU 88–63. They key stat - the Irish faced 25 turnovers, and converted them into 26 points. The Irish broke the game open with a 30–15 third quarter. Hannah Hidalgo led all scorers…
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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Sun. Feb. 22nd
Notre Dame’s chances of making the ACC post-season tournament were dealt a blow with a loss on the road to Pittsburgh. Len Clark has more. Notre Dame came up just short on the road, falling to Pittsburgh 73–68. A 14-3 run by the Panthers late and hitting 18 free throws on the night proved to be…
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