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The "Len" Zone - Irish 101

Irish 101 is a daily podcast dedicated to the coverage of Notre Dame Athletics. irish101.substack.com

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Notre Dame Report

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2026/01/05

A busy two-week stretch is underway across college football as the transfer portal is open. Len Clark has more.The NCAA transfer portal is officially open through January sixteenth for FBS and FCS players. Notre Dame is already seeing movement. Defensive end Joshua Burnham is headed to Indiana, and quarterback Kenny Minchey is transferring to Nebraska in search of more playing time. The Irish are also working the other side of the portal, hosting visitors and looking to strengthen key positions,

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Notre Dame WBB Report - Mon. Jan. 5th

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2026/01/04

Duke’s depth and rebounding proved too much for the 18th ranked Notre Dame women’s basketball team as Len Clark reports.The Blue Devils controlled the glass 39-31 and got 25 bench points in the 82-68 victory. Duke’s Taina Mair scored 23 points to lead all scorers while Notre Dame was led by Hanna Hidalgo with 22 points. A key stat was 16 Irish turnovers that led to 17 Duke points. The second straight loss drops Notre Dame to 10-and-4 overall and 2-and-2 in the ACC. The Irish return home to face

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Notre Dame Report - Sat. Jan. 3rd

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2026/01/03

Coaching changes are coming on the defensive side of the ball at Notre Dame as Len Clark reports.The Irish are moving defensive line coach Al Washington into the linebacker’s room. Washington replaces Max Bullough, who departed for Michigan State. To fill the defensive line coach vacancy, Notre Dame is set to hire Charlie Partridge from the Indianapolis Colts . Partridge previously worked alongside Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash at Wisconsin, Arkansas and Drake, bringing familiarity —

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Notre Dame BB Report - Sat. Jan. 3rd

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2026/01/03

Notre Dame fell to Cal 72-71 in a game that went right down to the wire as Len Clark reports.Cal’s Dai Dai Ames with a four-point play with five seconds left gave the Golden Bears the lead which proved to be the game winner, as the Irish missed a shot at the buzzer. Notre Dame went the final three minutes without a field goal after leading in the closing seconds. Braeden Shrewsberry led the Irish with 21 points and five threes. Jalen Haralson scored 17, and Carson Towt pulled down 15 rebounds. Notre

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Notre Dame BB Report - Fri., Jan. 2nd

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2026/01/02

Notre Dame continues its West Coast swing tonight, taking on Cal in Berkeley. Len Clark has more.The Irish are 10–4, fresh off a defensive win at Stanford, and will try to open ACC play with a California sweep. Cal is 12–2 and rolling at home at 11-1, and feature one of the league’s more efficient offenses. Notre Dame is led by Jalen Haralson and Carson Towt on the glass, while Cal counters with balanced scoring and tempo. These teams played a four-overtime classic last season, and another tight one

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Notre Dame WBB Report - Fri., Jan. 2nd

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2026/01/01

The #18-ranked Notre Dame women’s basketball team saw its five-game win streak snapped in OT against Georgia Tech as Len Clark reports.Georgia Tech pulled off a stunning 95-90 win in overtime. Talaya Walker led all scorers with 33 points for the Yellow Jackets. Hanna Hidalgo recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while Cass Prosper delivered a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Notre Dame falls to 10-and-3 overall, 2-and-1 in ACC play, and will travel to Duke

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Notre Dame BB Report - Wed., Dec. 31st

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/31

Notre Dame turned defense and rebounding into a road win over Stanford to begin ACC play. Len Clark reports.The Irish held Cardinal to just 23 percent shooting and without a field goal in the final four minutes to win 47-40. With the win Notre Dame improves to 10–4. Jalen Haralson led the Irish with 13 points, while Carson Towt grabbed 10 rebounds. Notre Dame dominated the glass 48–36 and pulled down 16 offensive rebounds, turning them into key second-chance points in a low-scoring game. The Irish

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Notre Dame BB Report - Tues., Dec. 30th

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/30

Notre Dame opens ACC play tonight on the West Coast against Stanford. Len Clark has more.Notre Dame enters league play at 9–4, leaning on freshman Jalen Haralson, who has scored 20 or more in three of the last four games with Markus Burton sidelined. Braeden Shrewsberry is also surging, averaging nearly 16 points over the last five games and ranking among the ACC’s top three-point shooters. The Irish are looking to rebound from a loss to Purdue-Ft. Wayne against the Cardinal who enter the game at

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Notre Dame Football Report

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/29

Notre Dame heads into 2026 with a clear message from Marcus Freeman is not pursuing NFL jobs and is staying to finish the job as Len Clark reports.Marcus Freeman will be back for the 2026 season and says the Irish aren’t satisfied with just being close. After double-digit wins this season, and coming up short of the College Football Playoff, the message is clear — raise the standard and finish. He points to returning leadership, a strong recruiting class, and lessons learned from tough losses as

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Notre Dame Report - Tues., Dec. 23

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/23

One of college football’s most iconic rivalries is hitting pause as Len Clark reports.The annual Notre Dame–USC football series is set to go on hiatus after next season, with the two sides unable to agree on an extension. The rivalry, that began in 1926, has been a cornerstone of college football for nearly a century. Notre Dame has finalized a two-year home-and-home series with BYU, beginning in 2026 in Provo. Notre Dame and USC acknowledge the importance of the rivalry and say they hope the series

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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Mon., Dec. 22nd

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/22

Notre Dame closed out its non-conference schedule with in state rival Purdue-Ft. Wayne, and it was the Mastadon’s coming away with the victory. Len Clark reports.Purdue Fort Wayne handed Notre Dame its first home loss of the season, edging the Irish 72–69 at Purcell Pavilion. Jalen Haralson and Logan Imes scored career-highs to lead Irish, but Corey Hadnot the second led all scorers with 29. The Irish won the rebounding battle but couldn’t get a late stop, as Notre Dame falls to 9–4 overall, while

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Notre Dame Report - Sun., Dec. 21st

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/21

Notre Dame will play its last non-conference game today in South Bend, hosting Purdue Fort Wayne. Len Clark has more.9-3 Notre Dame will face the 7-6 Mastodon’s of Purdue Ft. Wayne. Jalen Haralson leads the Irish in scoring, while Carson Towt anchors the Irish on the glass. Notre Dame averages more than 77 points per game and has been tough at home defensively where they are undefeated. Purdue Fort Wayne is led in scoring by Corey Hadnot the Second, who averages better than 20 points a game. The Tip

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Notre Dame Report - Thursday., Dec. 18th

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2025/12/18

Another Irish running back is headed to the next level. Len Clark reports.Jadarian Price has announced he’s declaring for the NFL Draft, opting to forgo his final year of eligibility with the Fighting Irish. The junior from Denison, Texas, overcame an early Achilles injury to develop into one of Notre Dame’s most explosive playmakers. Over the past two seasons, Price rushed for more than 1,400 yards, scored 18 touchdowns, and added a dynamic presence in the return game, drawing attention from NFL

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Notre Dame Report - Wed., Dec. 17th

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2025/12/17

One of the most explosive players in college football is taking the next step. Len Clark reports.As expected, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love announced he will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft, ending his college career after one of the most productive seasons by an Irish back in recent history. Love rushed for more than 1,300 yards, scored 18 touchdowns, won the Doak Walker Award, and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting. Scouts project Love as the top running back in the draft, citing his

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Notre Dame Report - Tues., Dec. 16th

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/16

Notre Dame adds more All-America hardware to a team that went 10-2 this season. Len Clark has more.Jeremiyah Love and Leonard Moore have been named Associated Press First-Team All-Americans, while Jadarian Price earned AP Third-Team All-America honors All three were national award finalists this season. Love took home the Doak Walker and the Disney Spirit Award, while also finishing as a Heisman finalist. Moore was a finalist for both the Nagurski and Thorpe Awards, while Price capped his season as

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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Sun., Dec. 14th

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2025/12/14

The Irish, playing without Markus Burton who had surgery this past week and is out for an undetermined amount of time, facing Evansville for 11th all-time meeting. Len Clark has more.Notre Dame used hot shooting to pull away from Evansville in the second half, winning 82–58. Braeden Shrewsberry scored a career-high 26 points, hitting eight threes, while Sir Mohammed added a career-best 21. The Irish shot 56 percent from beyond the arc and led for nearly the entire game. Notre Dame stands at 9-3

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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Sat. Dec. 13th

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/13

Notre Dame and Evansville will meet on the hardwood for afternoon matinee today. Len Clark has a preview.The Irish will look to extend their win streak to 4-games against the Purple Aces who enter that game at 4-6 and are coming off a one-point loss at Western Kentucky. The Irish stand at 8-3 and are led in scoring by Jalen Harelson and Braeden Shrewsberry, who average in double figures, while Carson Tout is averaging over 10 rebounds a game. Today’s tip at Purcell Pavilion is set for 2 p.m. ET. Len

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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Fri., Dec. 12th

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/12

The Notre Dame men’s basketball team is adding backcourt depth to its team with familiar name in the state of Indiana.Head coach Micah Shrewsberry announced the addition of Mark Zackery the Fourth. The Indianapolis native joins the Irish after his freshman football season and brings a championship basketball résumé. Zackery led Ben Davis to a 33–0 record and a Class 4A state title, earning Indiana All-Star honors. Shrewsberry says Zackery’s ball handling, playmaking and defense will help immediately

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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Thurs., Dec. 11th

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/11

Notre Dame extended its win streak to three-games with a win over Idaho, and they did it without their leading scorer Markus Burton. Len Clark reports.With Markus Burton out indefinitely, Notre Dame needed answers — and found them by locking down defensively late. The Irish closed on a 12–1 run, holding Idaho scoreless for the final five minutes to secure an 80–65 win at home. Carson Towt powered the effort with a 19-point, 15-rebound double-double, while freshman Jalen Haralson led all scorers with

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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Wed., Dec. 10th

The "Len" Zone - Irish 101 ·

2025/12/10

Notre Dame is back on the hardwood tonight at Purcell Pavilion to face Idaho in a non-conference game. Len Clark has more.The 7-3 Irish will look to extend their three-game win streak against Idaho, but will be without leading scorer Markus Burton, who averages 18 and a half points per game. Burton suffered a left ankle injury and will undergo surgery. Freshman Jalen Haralson, who averages in double figures in scoring, will look to pick up the scoring slack and is coming off a career-high 19-point

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