Inside the Numbers: Notre Dame vs. Stanford

Stanford came into last night's game as the #6 defense in the country against the run.  Here's how Notre Dame's rushing offense stacked up against Stanford -- as compared to their other opponents this season:

• San Jose State:  72 yards rushing
• Duke:  27 yards rushing
• USC:  26 yards rushing
• Washington:  136 yards rushing
• Arizona:  126 yards rushing
• NOTRE DAME:  150 yards rushing

BCS Rankings Released at 8:30 PM ET Today!

Notre Dame fans are going to want to turn their TV sets to ESPN this evening at 8:30 PM ET to watch the BCS release their first rankings of the top teams in the FBS.

I believe we may be surprised (in a good way) with our RANKING.  Stay tuned!

LINK:  BCS RANKINGS RELEASED

ESPN's Lee Corso -- Leprechaun Video

He broke tradition...

Lee Corso had never picked Notre Dame to beat an opponent -- when doing a College Gameday show from the University of Notre Dame campus.  That changed yesterday...

LINK:  CORSO GOES GREEN

NBC'S Notre Dame vs. Stanford Replay

If you'd like to watch Notre Dame beat Stanford 20 - 13 again in OT -- in its entirety -- just click on the link below.

The photo above is what I'm calling the CATCH OF THE YEAR -- folks, the touchdown catch T.J. Jones made on the pass from Tommy Rees in OT was incredible!  

LINK:  NBC'S NOTRE DAME vs. STANFORD REPLAY

The Mornin' After -- Notre Dame Goes 6 - 0 !!!

Notre Dame's 20 - 13 OT win is about thirteen hours old -- and my shoes still hold at least a GALLON OF WATER...

As has become tradition here at the ND GO IRISH BLOG -- we take a lap around the worldwide web to track the reaction to yesterday's football game.  Obviously, the "haters" are pointing the finger at the last call -- "was the Stanford runner down?"  Folks, if your offense can't move 18" in two plays -- with the game on the line -- MOVE ON.

Here's what's being said about Notre Dame's win over Stanford:

LINK:  ESPN'S "WOJO"

LINK:  SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

LINK:  NEW YORK TIMES

LINK:  NOTRE DAME'S OBSERVER 

LINK:  NBC NOTRE DAME CENTRAL

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE #2

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE #1

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE #2

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE #3

LINK:  ESPN'S NOTRE DAME BLOG 

LINK:  INDY SPORTS LEGENDS 

LINK:  LOS ANGELES TIMES

PHOTO OF THE DAY: #HEISMANTI

HEISMANTI  !!!

Notre Dame vs. Stanford -- CELEBRATION!

You've got to watch this!  Coach Kelly and the IRISH in the locker room at halftime and after the game!!!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME vs. STANFORD

Coach Kelly Post Game Media: Stanford Game

The gang at FIGHTING IRISH DIGITAL MEDIA just knocked out Coach Kelly's press conference after Notre Dame's 20 - 13 OT win over Stanford!

LINK:  COACH KELLY PRESS CONFERENCE

The College Football World Will Be Talkin...

Don't be shocked when you see where Notre Dame is ranked tomorrow in the first BCS standings -- when they are released!

NOTRE DAME could very well end up #2 in the BCS standings -- putting us in the "way too early" position to play for the National Championship...

The college football world will be learning three new words tomorrow:  STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE.

GO IRISH!!!

Are We Tough Enough!!! -- YES WE ARE!!!

Just got back to the condo here in South Bend, IN -- and I'm soaking wet -- but, I'm grinning from ear to ear!!!

THAT IS FOUR GAMES IN A ROW AGAINST; MICHIGAN STATE, MICHIGAN, MIAMI AND STANFORD -- WHEN OUR DEFENSE HAS NOT GIVEN UP A TOUCHDOWN!!!

The Fighting Irish held Stanford from scoring from the 18" line on BACK TO BACK PLAYS to win the game 20 - 13 in OT!!!

My two season tickets are in ROW 2 -- next to the TUNNEL -- just fifteen yards or so from that goal line where I sat with my cousin Kevin Sweeney.

What a game!  I'll start posting all of the post-game coverage -- right here -- so keep coming back all night!

LINK:  ESPN -- COACH KELLY PRESSER

LINK:  MATHIAS FARLEY INTERVIEW

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE 

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN TIMES

LINK:  MANTI TEO & COACH KELLY -- ON FIELD WITH ALEX FLANAGAN

LINK:  NBC EXPERTS TALK NOTRE DAME'S WIN OVER STANFORD 

LINK:  UND.COM HIGHLIGHTS

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHT OF NOTRE DAME'S OT WIN OVER STANFORD

Notre Dame's Pep Rally Tonight: Stanford Game

The gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media just posted the video from tonight's Notre Dame Pep Rally from Purcell Pavilion.  Manti Teo's family was recognized -- they're apparently in town for the next month.  You'll also see College Gameday's Chris Fowler speak to the crowd.

ENJOY!

LINK:  NOTRE DAME PEP RALLY

Coach Kelly on Mike & MIKE This Morning!

Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly was on ESPN'S Mike & MIKE Show this morning talkin' about his 5 - 0 Fightin' Irish! 

Here's a link to the broadcast:

LINK:  COACH KELLY ON MIKE & MIKE

Protect This House Friday -- Must See Video!

The gang at Turning Point just released their Friday Pump-Up Video.  It's a good-one!

LINK:  PROTECT THIS HOUSE!

The Last 15 Regular Season Games Standings

Folks, this may come as a big surprise to you -- but these are the facts.  Over the last 15 regular season games -- our Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 13 - 2 !!

Only three teams have a better record over this fifteen game period!

Here's how this record stacks up against the other 120 teams in the FBS during the same time span:

#1:  Alabama:  14 - 1
#1:  LSU:  14 - 1
#1:  Oregon:  14 - 1
#4:  NOTRE DAME:  13 - 2
#4:  Stanford:  13 - 2
#4:  South Carolina:  13 - 2
#4:  Boise State:  13 - 2
#4:  TCU:  13 - 2
#4:  Kansas State:  13 - 2
#10:  USC:  12 - 3
#10:  West Virginia:  12 - 3

Notre Dame Basketball Media Day -- TODAY!

The University of Notre Dame's Men's & Women's basketball teams held their respective Media Day's -- today at Purcell Pavilion.

I have to tell you -- I haven't been this excited about Notre Dame basketball in a long time -- it's going to be fun this winter!

Here's a link to the coverage of today's festivities:

LINK:  COACH MUFFET McGRAW'S MEDIA CONFERENCE

LINK:  WOMEN'S TEAM -- PLAYER INTERVIEWS

LINK:  COACH BREY'S MEDIA CONFERENCE

LINK:  MEN'S TEAM -- PLAYER INTERVIEWS

College Gameday Setting Up in the Shadow...

...of Touchdown Jesus!

I'm quite sure the gang in Bristol, CT didn't have Notre Dame on their travel schedule just eight weeks ago for the College Gameday show -- but, here they were today -- erecting their stages in between Touchdown Jesus and Notre Dame Stadium.  (see photo above)

The set will get its first activity tomorrow morning when Mike & MIKE air their show from Notre Dame beginning at 6 AM ET Friday morning.  You can tune-in to ESPN2 to watch it LIVE.

Notre Dame #1 in Two BCS Computer Polls!

Two of the six computer rankings of the top teams in college football -- used by the BCS folks -- has NOTRE DAME RANKED #1 in the country!  Alabama is ranked #1 in one of the computer rankings as is Oregon in one and Florida in another.

The sixth computer ranking of top teams has not been released.

This Sunday, the BCS will release its first weekly standings -- which they will be using to pick the National Championship participants.

Going to be interesting!  It just goes to show you how important "strength of schedule" is with these computer rankings.

Here's a link to the story:

LINK:  NOTRE DAME #1 IN TWO OF THE BCS COMPUTER RANKINGS!

Notre Dame Student on the TODAY Show!

Lindsay Brown walked away from her full-ride soccer scholarship to the University of Notre Dame to pursue her passion...

You will love her story!

LINK:  LINDSAY BROWN

Domer Justin Tuck -- E:60 Interview Subject

Former Notre Dame All-American and two-time Super Bowl Champion Justin Tuck -- was interviewed this evening on ESPN's E:60.  Here's a link to the promotional trailer:

LINK:  JUSTIN TUCK

"Halfway Heisman" -- Manti Needs Our Votes!

The folks at Sports Illustrated are at it again -- running their HALFWAY HEISMAN poll for their online readers. 

As of this moment, Notre Dame All-American linebacker Manti Teo is running in 2nd place behind West Virginia's QB Geno Smith.  To vote for Manti, click on the link below!

LINK:  VOTE FOR NOTRE DAME'S MANTI TEO