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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 WBB Report - Mon., Jan. 19th

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2026/01/19

Suggested LeadTwo of women’s basketball’s traditional powers meet today in Connecticut. Len Clark has more.Top-ranked UConn is unbeaten and riding a long winning streak, led by star guard Azzi Fudd and a deep, balanced lineup.Notre Dame counters with one of the nation’s most exciting players in Hannah Hidalgo, who leads the 23rd ranked Irish in scoring and steals, and brings energy on both ends of the floor. Notre Dame is looking to make a statement on the road against a program that has long been a

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Irish Lose On the Road to Virginia Tech

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2026/01/17

Virginia Tech beat Notre Dame 89 to 76 in ACC play. Len Clark reports.The difference came at the free-throw line. The Hokies went 28-for-32, while the Irish were 16-for-21 — a 12-point gap in a 13-point game. Brady Koehler led Notre Dame with 17 points. Cole Certa added 14 off the bench. Tobi Lawal had 22 points and 11 rebounds for Virginia Tech, and was 14 of 18 at the free throw line. Notre Dame falls to 10 and 8 overall, 1 and 4 in the conference, they travel to North Carolina on Wednesday. Len

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Notre Dame BB Report - Sat. Jan. 17th

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2026/01/17

Notre Dame is back on the road today, taking on Virginia Tech in ACC basketball. Len Clark reports.The Hokies are 13–5 overall and nearly perfect at home. They’re led by guard Jailen Bedford, who has been one of the ACC’s most consistent scorers, along with a strong perimeter game that can stretch defenses. Notre Dame comes in at 10–7 and 1-3 in conference play. The Irish are led by freshman Jalen Haralson in scoring , but will need to improve on rebounding. Virginia Tech’s home-court edge and

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Notre Dame WBB Report - Fri., Jan 16th

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2026/01/16

Louisville used depth and late execution to pull away from Notre Dame in women’s basketball , winning 79–66 Thursday night in South Bend, Len Clark has more.The key number: bench points. Louisville outscored the Irish 31–2 with its reserves. Notre Dame shot 56 percent from three, but scored just 10 points in the fourth quarter. Hannah Hidalgo led the Irish with 24 points and eight assists. Reyna Scott scored 20 to lead Louisville. Notre Dame falls to 12–5 overall and 4–3 in the ACC. The Irish head

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Notre Dame Report - Wed., Jan. 14th

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2026/01/14

Notre Dame adds strength up front with a key transfer on the defensive line.Former Pittsburgh defensive lineman Francis Brewu has committed to Notre Dame through the transfer portal. Brewu started every game last season for the Panthers, finishing with 36 tackles, six tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble. The 6-foot-2, 280-pound interior lineman is expected to add immediate depth and physicality to Notre Dame’s defensive front. Brewu played two seasons at Pitt after a standout high school

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Notre Dame BB Report - Wed., Jan. 14th

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2026/01/14

Notre Dame dropped its second straight ACC game on Tuesday night. Len Clark has more.The difference was turnovers in Notre Dame’s 81 to 69 loss to Miami, The Irish committed 18 turnovers that were converted into 19 Hurricane points.. Tre Donaldson led Miami with 23 points. Malik Reneau added 17 and 10 rebounds, While Jalen Haralson paced Notre Dame with 18 points, and Sir Mohammed added 15 off the bench. Notre Dame drops to 10 and 7 overall , 1 and 3 in ACC play. The Irish travel to Virginia Tech on

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Notre Dame Report - Tues. Jan. 13th

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2026/01/13

Suggested LeadNotre Dame football is adding impact talent through the transfer portal on both sides of the ball. Len Clark reports.Former Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley has committed to the Irish, returning to the program he originally chose out of high school to strengthen the defensive front. Notre Dame has also added former Michigan cornerback Jayden Sanders, to bring depth and athleticism to its secondary, and on offense, the Irish landed Ohio State wide receiver Quincy Porter, a former

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Notre Dame BB Report - Tues., Jan. 13th

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2026/01/13

Notre Dame will look to get back into the win column tonight at home against Miami. Len Clark reports.The Irish are 10–6 overall and 1–2 in the ACC, coming off back-to-back losses, but they’re strong at home at 7–2. Miami arrives at 14–2 and 3–0 in league play, averaging 88 points a game behind Tre Donaldson and Malik Reneau, who combine for more than 40 a night. Notre Dame counters with freshman Jalen Haralson, scoring nearly 15 a game, and sharpshooter Braeden Shrewsberry, closing in on 200 career

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Notre Dame Report - Freeman "No Charges"

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2026/01/13

Prosecutors say there will be no charges against Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman. Len Clark reports.Prosecutors in St. Joseph County say Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman will not face charges in connection with a battery allegation at a high school wrestling meet earlier this month. Officials say video evidence reviewed in the case does not support claims that Freeman pushed an assistant wrestling coach during the January third event. Prosecutors say the video confirms no

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ND WBB Report - Mon. Jan., 12th

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2026/01/11

Defense led the way as Notre Dame turned pressure into points in their win over North Carolina. Len Clark has more.Notre Dame rolled past North Carolina 73–50, forcing 22 turnovers and turning them into 26 points. A 22–5 third quarter blew the game open, as the Irish led for nearly 37 minutes. Hannah Hidalgo scored 31 points, adding eight rebounds and six assists while Cassandre Prosper chipped in 17 points and 14 boards as the Irish are now 12-4 and 4-2 in ACC play. The Irish host Louisville on

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Notre Dame Report - Mon., Jan. 12th

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2026/01/11

An off-field incident involving Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman is now under review. Len Clark has more.Freeman is being accused of battery following an incident at a high school wrestling meet in Mishawaka. The allegation comes from an exchange at the Al Smith Invitational on January third, where Freeman was attending to support his son. A New Prairie High School assistant coach claims physical contact occurred as Freeman walked through a doorway after a verbal confrontation. Police

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Notre Dame Basketball Report - Sun., Jan 11th

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2026/01/11

Clemson used turnovers and paint scoring to beat Notre Dame 76–61 in South Bend. Len Clark has more.The Tigers forced 14 Irish turnovers and scored 18 points off of those mistakes, while also winning the inside battle 34–18. Jestin Porter led Clemson with 26 points, while Notre Dame was led by Jalen Haralson who had 18, Logan Imes added 13, and Carson Towt grabbed 10 rebounds. Notre Dame falls to 10-6 and 1-2 in the ACC conference. They host Miami on Tuesday. Len Clark, Network Indiana.Buy Me a

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Notre Dame BB Report - Sat., Jan. 10th

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2026/01/10

South Bend gets a big ACC matchup tonight as Notre Dame hosts Clemson at Purcell Pavilion at 6 PM ET. Len Clark has more.The Irish are 10–5 overall and 7–1 at home, averaging nearly 83 points per game in South Bend. Notre Dame is led by freshman Jalen Haralson, who is averaging nearly 15 points per game, along with sharpshooter Braeden Shrewsberry and big man Carson Towt, one of the ACC’s top rebounders. Clemson comes in 13–3 and 3–0 in league play, powered by RJ Godfrey and Jestin Porter, both

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Notre Dame Report - Fri., Jan. 9th

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2026/01/09

Notre Dame is adding NFL coaching experience to its defensive front as Len Clark reports.Charlie Partridge is the new Defensive Line Coach for the Irish. Partridge arrives after two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, where his defensive line units ranked among the NFL’s best against the run and in takeaways. A nearly 30-year coaching veteran, Partridge has developed elite defensive linemen at Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Florida Atlantic, and in the NFL. Head coach Marcus Freeman says

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Notre Dame WBB Report - Fri., Jan. 9th

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2026/01/09

Notre Dame Women’s Basketball team put on a shooting clinic to snap a two-game losing skid. Len Clark has more.Notre Dame left no doubt Thursday night as the Irish shot 65 percent from the field and 70 percent from three in a 94–60 conference win over Boston College. Cassandra Prosper led the way with 27 points and 13 rebounds, as Notre Dame led for nearly the entire game and stretched the margin to 37 in the fourth quarter. Notre Dame improves to 11-4 and 3-2 in the ACC. The Irish host North

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Notre Dame Womens Basketball - Thurs., Jan 8th

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2026/01/08

Notre Dame women’s basketball returns home tonight after a two-game road swing to open the new year.The Irish are 10-4 overall and 2-2 in the ACC after two straight conference losses. The Irish host Boston College, which enters the game at 4-13 and 0-4 in league play. Hannah Hidalgo continues to lead the nation in steals and paces the ACC in scoring. She is closing in on the Notre Dame career steals record. The Irish are 8-0 at home this season. Len Clark, Network Indiana.Buy Me a Coffee and Support

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Notre Dame Report - Thursday., Jan. 8th

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2026/01/08

Notre Dame football is making an in-house move on defense as Len Clark reports.Al Washington has been named linebackers coach while continuing his role as defensive run-game coordinator. Washington has coached the Irish defensive line since 2022 and has previous linebacker coaching stops at Ohio State, Michigan and Elon. Under his direction, Notre Dame’s defense has ranked among the nation’s best the past three seasons, including top-10 finishes in interceptions, sacks, rushing defense and scoring

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Notre Dame Report

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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

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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

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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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