Notre Dame's #5 in the AP Poll This Week

Notre Dame moved up a spot in the Associated Poll this week to #5 in their ranking.

LINK:  AP TOP 25

Full Replay: Notre Dame vs. North Carolina

Here's the full game replay of Notre Dame's 50 to 43 win over North Carolina yesterday.  Just click on the link below:

LINK:  FULL GAME REPLAY

Notre Dame Remains #5 in Amway Coaches Poll

Giving up 43 points to North Carolina -- has kept the Fighting Irish at #5 in the Amway Coaches Poll this week.

Yet, Michigan State gives up 31 points to Purdue (Notre Dame gave up 14) and they move up two spots in the same Poll...

Our reality -- the conference coaches ban together with their votes -- Notre Dame stands alone.

LINK:  AMWAY COACHES POLL

Not Surprised: College Gameday in Tallahassee

This week's game between Notre Dame and Florida State will be promoted, promoted and promoted by the folks at ESPN and ABC -- all week long...

Notre Dame Remains #5 in ESPN Power Poll

Here's the latest ESPN College Football Power Rankings...

LINK:  NOTRE DAME #5

Florida Writer Compares Winston to Montana

Notre Dame fans -- you better get ready...

All week long we're going to be hearing stories about "famous Jameis" and his Seminoles -- and how we have no chance.

Here's a story from the Tallahassee Democrat where the writer compares Winston to Notre Dame great Joe Montana...

LINK:  WINSTON

The Media's Take the MORNIN' After ND's Win

As I do every Sunday morning after a Notre Dame football game -- I took a lap around the worldwide web to see what the media has to say about the Fighting Irish.

Just click on the links below:

LINK:  NBC SPORTS

LINK:  ESPN

LINK:  ASSOCIATED PRESS

LINK:  CHARLOTTE OBSERVER

LINK:  FOX SPORTS

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  THE HERALD-SUN

LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

LINK:  ELKHART TRUTH

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE

Notre Dame on Sideline and in Locker Room

The Fighting Irish beat the Tar Heels of North Carolina today by the score of 50 - 43.

Here's a look at some "inside access" provided by the gang at Fighting Irish Digital Media:

LINK:  IRISH CONNECTION

NBC's Tappen Interviews Coach Kelly After Win

NBC's Kathryn Tappen interviewed Coach Kelly after Notre Dame's difficult win over North Carolina today...

LINK:  COACH KELLY

North Carolina's Larry Fedora Talks ND Loss

The North Carolina Tar Heels came into Notre Dame Stadium and stood "toe to toe" with our #5 ranked Fighting Irish. 

Here's a link to North Carolina's head coach Larry Fedora talking to the media after their 50 - 43 loss to Notre Dame:

LINK:  LARRY FEDORA

Notre Dame Player Interviews Post Game

Here's a link to a couple post game interviews from Tarean Folston and Joe Schmidt after "hanging a half-a-hundred" on North Carolina...

LINK:  FOLSTON

LINK:  SCHMIDT

Today's Game Highlights: ND 50 - NC 43

Here's a quick look at most of the scoring plays from Notre Dame's 50 - 43 win over North Carolina this evening.

LINK:  GAME HIGHLIGHTS

North Carolina Writer Recaps Loss to IRISH

They spotted the Tarheels a quick 14 - 0 lead, gave up more than 500 total yards of offense and 43 points -- yet the Fighting Irish found a way to win.

Here's what a North Carolina writer had to say at game's end:

LINK:  ND BEATS NC

Brian Kelly After Win Over North Carolina

Here's a link to Notre Dame head football coach Brian Kelly's post game press conference after Notre Dame's 50 - 43 win over North Carolina this evening...

LINK:  POST GAME PRESSER

Notre Dame Football -- It's the Gold Standard

Folks, this is what every Friday looks like for Notre Dame Football -- production meetings with NBC -- or, whatever TV network has the NATIONAL broadcast rights that week to televise a game with the Fighting Irish. 

Only Notre Dame.

That's Coach Kelly in the top photo, Cole Luke in the middle photo and Everett Golson in the bottom photo.

Notre Dame's Tune-In Promo for Today's Game

The Fighting Irish Football program continues to impress with their ability to engage high school football stars and their parents...

Here's the tune-in effort for today's game.

Note the message at the bottom left:  ND WILL ALWAYS BE ON TV.

How Notre Dame Football Will Wear Pink Today

Here's how Notre Dame will be styling the color PINK today to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month in America...

We Welcome the Tarheels to GAMEDAY at ND

North Carolina fans are about to experience this first hand...

There is college football and then there is NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL.

In approximately 8 hours from now the #5 ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame will be seeking their sixth straight win -- as they set their sights on the College Football Playoffs.

Today's opponent North Carolina is quite possibly the most talented team the Fighting Irish have played this season -- don't let their 2 - 3 record fool you!  In fact, back in August -- the folks at ESPN had Notre Dame losing this game -- a home game -- to North Carolina...

Here's what the media is saying about today's game -- just click on the links below:

LINK:  COMCAST SPORTSNET

LINK:  CHARLOTTE OBSERVER 

LINK:  ELKHART TRUTH

LINK:  NBC SPORTS

LINK:  RALEIGH NEWS OBSERVER

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE

LINK:  CBS SPORTS

LINK:  FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE

LINK:  SPORTS ILLUSTRATED

New York Times Story: ACC Foe Florida State

A couple of New York Times reporters penned this story today about the "goings-on" surrounding the Florida State football program.

You are going to want to read this...

The Fighting Irish travel to Tallahassee next week to take on the #1 ranked and defending National Champions.

LINK:  FLORIDA STATE

Kyle Brindza -- Got to Love His Story!

Living many years in Michigan before moving to South Bend a few years ago -- we were well aware of Kyle Brindza's story...

I'm surprised it's taken this long for the media to pick up on all of the surgeries Kyle endured just to be able to walk -- let alone kick a football for the Fighting Irish. 

A must read!

LINK:  KYLE BRINDZA