COLLEGE STATION — A strong performance from Texas A&M's defense Saturday night was not enough to overcome an inept offense, as Notre Dame defeated the Aggies 23-13 to open the season.

It also allowed them to realize that they could never, ever, under any circumstance, allow what happened that day at Notre Dame Stadium to happen again. No exceptions No excuses. Seven hundred ...

The Huskies came into Notre Dame Stadium and bullied Notre Dame, out-coached Notre Dame and played with the fire, passion and discipline that Irish fans thought they'd see from the Irish.

But an earthquake of an upset was felt there on Saturday. Notre Dame was a massive 28-point home favorite in its home opener, yet lost to Northern Illinois 16-14. And the Fighting Irish setback ...

The Irish received some national praise for the always important "impressive loss" but what followed was disaster as Marshall walked into Notre Dame Stadium and ruined Freeman's home debut.

Northern Illinois, David in this instance, walked into Notre Dame Stadium and beat the No. 5 Irish 16-14. It was a moment that could change the entire season trajectory for both programs.

SOUTH BEND — If you want to read that all is well moving forward for the No. 5 Notre Dame football team, this column isn’t for you. If you want to read how the Irish are going to cruise ...