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USA Today
16 hours ago
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- USA Today
Notre Dame commit Caden Crowell named Indiana Player of the Year
Notre Dame commit Caden Crowell, the No. 2 ranked player in Indiana's Class of 2025, was named Indiana Player of the Year following a spectacular 2025 season. The left-hander was magical on the mound, allowing just two earned runs over 55 innings while recording 97 strikeouts. He walked just 11 batters. Crowell recorded a perfect 6-0 mark with an obscene 0.53 WHIP. He did not allow a single extra-base-hit or any stolen bases the entire spring, holding opponents to a .098 batting average. Ridiculous numbers. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder, who also plays first base, hit .375 with 14 extra-base hits, including three HRs, three triples and eight doubles. He also had four steals and drove in 24. Crowell, who is one of the top 50 prospects in the country, helped Valparaiso win its first-ever Class 4A state championship. The question now is whether Crowell will make it to South Bend and pitch for the Fighting Irish. It will all depend on how things shake out in the Major League Baseball Draft in July. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
USA Today
17 hours ago
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- USA Today
Notre Dame's Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields visit local children
Notre Dame football players Jadarian Price and Malachi Fields surprised local children at a multi-sport camp at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse in Mishawaka, Indiana on players spent time with the kids playing various sports, including volleyball, basketball and soccer. Price, a running back, and Fields, a transfer wide receiver, helped the kids stay active inside as they stayed dry from the rain. They also helped hand out awards, took photos with the kids and took the time to sign the kids' camp shirts. "It's always nice to be able to come out here and support kids in the community," Price said. "We've been doing things like this for the past three, four years. . . it's a very exciting time." Notre Dame opens the 2025 college football season at Miami on Sunday, August 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium (ABC). It will mark the 28th meeting between the two programs, with the Fighting Irish owning a record of 18-8-1 in the all-time series against the Hurricanes. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
USA Today
18 hours ago
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- USA Today
Notre Dame adds veteran lefty Noah Rooney from Minnesota
New Notre Dame outfielder/catcher Drew Berkland is getting a familiar teammate for next season. Former Minnesota left-handed pitcher Noah Rooney has committed to play for the Fighting Irish. It's a big piece for ND, as the graduate transfer led the Gophers in wins (4), ERA (2.94) and saves (4) this past season. Over 22 appearances and 49 innings pitched, he struck out 36. The 6-foot, 170-pounder has struck out 80 and has an ERA of 3.73 over 108.2 career IP. Rooney is a big pickup for an Irish bullpen that desperately needed a veteran left-handed arm. The Irish lost Justin Mayes and Tore Indomenico to the transfer portal earlier this summer; only Brady Koester remains from last year's team. Three freshmen lefties are expected to arrive in South Bend this summer: Gian Gamelli, Dylan Singleton and Caden Crowell. But Crowell could be en route to the majors depending on what happens in the MLB Draft in July. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ranking all 18 Big Ten football stadiums based on capacity
The Big Ten is home to some of the nation's most historic college football venues, which now stretch from coast to coast. Included among the 18 schools is the birthplace of college football in Piscataway, the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena and the three largest college football stadiums in the country. Here's a breakdown of all 18 Big Ten football stadiums, ranked based on total capacity. No. 18: Martin Athletic Facility* Team: Northwestern Wildcats Location: Evanston, Illinois Capacity: 12,023 Year Built: 1991 Record Attendance: 12,023 (2024 vs. Miami (Oh.), Indiana and Wisconsin) Surface: Turf *Martin Athletic Facility is being used as the temporary stadium for Northwestern football in 2025 as the team builds a new football stadium No. 17: Huntington Bank Stadium Team: Minnesota Golden Gophers Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Capacity: 50,805 Year built: 2009 Record attendance: 54,147 (2015 vs. TCU) Surface: Turf No. 16: SECU Stadium Team: Maryland Terrapins Location: College Park, Maryland Capacity: 51,802 Year built: 1950 Record attendance: 58,973 (1975 vs. Penn State) Surface: Turf No. 15: SHI Stadium Team: Rutgers Scarlet Knights Location: Piscataway, New Jersey Capacity: 52,454 Year built: 1994 Record attendance: 55,676 (2022 vs. Penn State) Surface: Turf No. 14: Memorial Stadium Team: Indiana Hoosiers Location: Bloomington, Indiana Capacity: 52,626 Year built: 1960 Record attendance: 56,223 (1969 vs. Purdue) Surface: Turf No. 13: Autzen Stadium Team: Oregon Ducks Location: Eugene, Oregon Capacity: 54,000 Year built: 1927 Record attendance: 60,129 (2024 vs. Ohio State) Surface: Turf No. 12: Memorial Stadium Team: Illinois Fighting Illini Location: Champaign, Illinois Capacity: 60,670 Year built: 1923 Record attendance: 78,297 (1984 vs. Missouri) Surface: Turf No. 11: Ross-Ade Stadium Team: Purdue Boilermakers Location: West Lafayette, Indiana Capacity: 61,441 Year built: 1924 Record attendance: 71,629 (1980 vs. Indiana) Surface: Grass No. 10: Kinnick Stadium Team: Iowa Hawkeyes Location: Iowa City, Iowa Capacity: 69,250 Year built: 1929 Record attendance: Not specified Surface: Turf No. 9: Husky Stadium Team: Washington Huskies Location: Seattle, Washington Capacity: 70,083 Year built: 1920 Record attendance: 72,364 (2016 vs. USC) Surface: Turf No. 8: Spartan Stadium Team: Michigan State Spartans Location: East Lansing, Michigan Capacity: 75,005 Year built: 1923 Record attendance: 80,401 (1990 vs. Notre Dame) Surface: Grass No. 7 Camp Randall Stadium Team: Wisconsin Badgers Location: Madison, Wisconsin Capacity: 75,822 Year built: 1917 Record attendance: 83,184 (2005 vs. Iowa) Surface: Turf No. 6: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Team: USC Trojans Location: Los Angeles, California Capacity: 77,500 Year built: 1923 Record attendance: 104,953 (1947 vs. Notre Dame) Surface: Grass No. 5: Memorial Stadium Team: Nebraska Cornhuskers Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Capacity: 90,000 Year built: 1923 Record attendance: 91,585 (2014 vs. Miami) Surface: Turf No. 4: Rose Bowl Team: UCLA Bruins Location: Pasadena, California Capacity: 92,542 Year built: 1922 Record attendance: 106,869 (1973 Rose Bowl Game between USC and Ohio State) Surface: Grass No. 3: Ohio Stadium Team: Ohio State Buckeyes Location: Columbus, Ohio Capacity: 102,780 Year built: 1922 Record attendance: 110,045 (2016 vs. Michigan) Surface: Turf No. 2: Beaver Stadium Team: Penn State Nittany Lions Location: University Park, Pennsylvania Capacity: 106,572 Year built: 1959 Record attendance: 111,030 (2024 vs. Ohio State) Surface: Grass No. 1: Michigan Stadium Team: Michigan Wolverines Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Capacity: 107,601 Year built: 1927 Record attendance: 115,109 (2013 vs. Notre Dame) Surface: Turf
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
CLASS IMPACT: Notre Dame Lands Talented Tight End Ian Premer
CLASS IMPACT: Notre Dame Lands Talented Tight End Ian Premer originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Notre Dame remains on fire by landing a commitment from 2026 tight end Ian Premer. The Great Bend (Kan.) High School star picked Notre Dame over Kansas State and Iowa State, giving the other another commitment from one of the nation's best players. Advertisement Let's break down how this commitment impacts the Notre Dame 2026 class and the Irish depth chart. NOTRE DAME CLASS IMPACT Premer is the 22nd player to commit to Notre Dame in the 2026 class. He's the 13th offensive player to commit to the Fighting Irish in this class and he's the second tight end, joining Ohio standout Preston Fryzel. Notre Dame signed one of the nation's best tight ends in the 2025 class by landing James Flanigan. The Irish also signed a four-star tight end in the 2024 class by landing Jack Larsen. Notre Dame tried to land a second tight end in the 2025 class but ultimately landed only one. The loss of Eli Raridon and Kevin Bauman after the 2025 season, and possibly Ty Washington and Cooper Flanagan after the following season, the Irish are overall thin on numbers, which is why a second tight end was a must in this class. Advertisement Join the Notre Dame Champions Lounge for the latest intel and analysis of the Fighting Irish! Landing Fryzel and Premer gives the Notre Dame two of the best pass catching tight ends in the country. Flanigan is more of a throwback tight end that can do a ton of damage attached and can also move around. Notre Dame needed a complementary skillset in the 2026 class and both Premer and Fryzel provide that. Premer is also a Top 50 national player, so landing one of the nation's best pass catchers and top ranked players provides even more momentum for the Irish in the 2026 class. NOTRE DAME FIT Notre Dame's best tight ends over the last 20 years have all been different players, but the majority of them have been impact pass catchers first and foremost. Premer is that kind of weapon, one that can develop into a dominant pass catcher at the next level. He can line up attached, but he can do damage all over, and his game is arguably even better suited to move around and line up outside and in the slot. Landing a player with dual-threat ability that can also impact the run game is also ideal. Right now Premer is a work in progress in the run game, but even there his potential to impact the offense is quite high. FILM ANALYSIS Premer is listed at 6-5 and 225 pounds and his frame is impressive. He has long arms - which gives him an elite catch radius - and he has the frame to add a lot of strength and good weight. I don't know if he'll fill out quite as much as Kyle Rudolph, but overall his frame reminds me a lot of the former Notre Dame standout tight end. Premer is a basketball player in high school, so that helps keep his weight down, but once he stops playing basketball in the offseason he'll fill out quickly. Advertisement This is a long striding athlete that can really run. Premer covers a lot of ground and shows the speed to be a home run threat at the next level. He explodes off the ball and quickly gets to top speed, which also shows up when he makes the catch and runs away from defenders. But his second gear makes him a big play weapon, and that speed translates to the next level quite nicely. If you want an idea of the kind of athlete Premer is, watch him running the ball out of the backfield, where he's planting vertically on outside zone and creasing the defense. His foot quickness is impressive and allows him to get clean breaks coming out of his top ends. On top of having the athletic skill to be a good route runner, Premer also shows a good understanding of how to win as a route runner. He'll pick the Notre Dame route tree up in a hurry. His athleticism also helps him make defenders miss after the catch, making him a legit after the catch weapon as well. Mike Denbrock likes to run tight end screens, and Premer should thrive in those concepts thanks these traits. Premer has impressive ball skills. On top of having a big catch radius he does a great job of attacking the football and catching it away from his body. He tracks the deep ball extremely well and he shows the body control you want and need to be a highly effective contested catch player. His length, fast hands and aggressiveness going after the ball combine with his speed to make him a matchup nightmare once the ball is in the air. Once he gets stronger he'll be one of those "just throw it up to him" kind of weapons. Premer is a willing blocker and that will eventually be a strength, especially when working on the perimeter. As he adds more strength I expect this to become at least an area where he's good, but there's potential for it to become a strength. Advertisement Be sure to check out the Irish Breakdown message board, the Champions Lounge Irish Breakdown Content 2025 Scholarship Chart 2025 Football Schedule Notre Dame 2026 Commits Notre Dame 2026 Scholarship Offers 2025 Commit Rankings - Offense 2025 Commit Rankings - Defense 2024 Recruiting Class 2023 Recruiting Class 2022 Recruiting Class ——————— Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Join the Irish Breakdown community! Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channel Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Follow me on Twitter: @CoachD178 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
