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[@PeteSampson_](/creator/twitter/PeteSampson_)
"Freshman nickel Dallas Golden beaten badly for a NC State touchdown. CJ Bailey's 45-yard pass caught by Terrell Anderson right down the right sideline. Notre Dame X NC State 7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977106011317284919) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-11T20:16Z 88.6K followers, 20.6K engagements


"Noah Burnette's 48-yard field goal just makes it to wrap up the half. That's the first made 40-yard (or longer) field goal by Notre Dame all season. Notre Dame XX NC State 7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977119544918352033) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-11T21:10Z 88.6K followers, 18.1K engagements


"Our latest projection-based College Football Playoff bracket is up. Notre Dame checks in as the No. X seed hosting No. X Georgia in the first round. Our model gives the Irish a XX% chance to make the 12-team field"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977392910418038845) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-12T15:16Z 88.6K followers, 28K engagements


"Marcus Freeman said one of the issues in the failed fourth downs were the plays that preceded them. And here's one. As much as Notre Dame has a short-yardage issue this 3rd-and-2 stuff is not a problem of play calling. Notre Dame simply needs to block it better"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977595278095200738) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-13T04:40Z 88.6K followers, 44.2K engagements


"In a statistical oddity that somebody will need to explain to me. Notre Dame's offense has converted 9-of-11 on third/fourth downs this season when needing exactly seven yards but converted only 7-of-14 when needing just one yard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977713887379087840) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-13T12:31Z 88.6K followers, 63.1K engagements


"No update on Charles Jagusah's return to action. Marcus Freeman said the offensive lineman had a follow up procedure to help the healing process. It sounds like Jagusah's return may be a ways off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977778461767803234) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-13T16:48Z 88.6K followers, 40.2K engagements


""This has got to be a physical bloody game." Marcus Freeman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977779876309369162) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-13T16:54Z 88.6K followers, 42.6K engagements


"At least On3 chose an appropriate photo for this. Although I can think of a better one from a certain press conference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978102220080988496) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-14T14:14Z 88.6K followers, 180.4K engagements


"For the record. Both Notre Dame and USC have bye weeks on Oct. 25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979661337564450997) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T21:30Z 88.8K followers, 143.2K engagements


"That's the short-yardage play right there. CJ Carr doing his best Riley Leonard impression. Touchdown Notre Dame. Jeremiyah Love with a fantastic lead block too. Notre Dame XX USC 24"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979739496326512986) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:40Z 88.7K followers, 22K engagements


"Heard whispers last night CJ Carr tipped run/pass based on pre-snap.stance. Sure enough on XX of XX plays where Carr receives the snap stance tells you run or pass. Feet parallel at the snap is run. Staggered stance is a drop back pass. Every stagger was pass save one attempt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1967240362247995654) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-09-14T14:53Z 88.7K followers, 536.1K engagements


"Notre Dame entered today ranked 101st nationally in third down conversion percentage needing three yards or less. XXXX% Notre Dame entered today ranked 116th nationally in fourth down conversion percentage needing three yards or less. XXXX% Already 1/3 today. Not ideal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977102559740674144) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-11T20:02Z 88.7K followers, 23.2K engagements


"Notre Dame's terrible horrible no good very bad short yardage offense shows yet again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977114097473733086) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-11T20:48Z 88.7K followers, 24.2K engagements


"Notre Dame didn't deserve that pass interference penalty anyhow. Irish just wasting possessions right now with these short yardage calls"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977115068379881707) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-11T20:52Z 88.6K followers, 23.3K engagements


"If ball does not lie Notre Dame will block this upcoming punt and return it for a 28-point touchdown"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977117806648082604) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-11T21:03Z 88.7K followers, 20.5K engagements


"Notre Dame Stadium plays "Hallelujah" after Notre Dame gets a pass interference call"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977118551338102942) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-11T21:06Z 88.7K followers, 37K engagements


"FINAL Notre Dame XX NC State X USC is next. And Notre Dame should feel good about its defense heading toward that midterm exam. And thats no small thing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977148218925629773) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-11T23:04Z 88.7K followers, 32.5K engagements


"Notre Dame held its past three opponents under their season scoring averages by. Arkansas: -XX points Boise State: -XX points NC State: -XXXX points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977358115810025515) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-12T12:58Z 88.7K followers, 50K engagements


"This felt like a heart-in-mouth moment for Notre Dame's defense as NC State motioned Hollywood Smothers wide and Drayk Bowen followed. Then Bowen ran stride for stride with Smothers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977413634478534870) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-12T16:38Z 88.7K followers, 56.7K engagements


"Marcus Freeman said he's "confident" that Notre Dame and USC to find a way to extend the series between the schools. Notes there's nothing guaranteed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977775265238728947) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-13T16:35Z 88.7K followers, 39.7K engagements


"Marcus Freeman asked about James Franklin's firing at Penn State. Said he's got respect for him as a head coach and notes it's very hard on support staff and the people who work in the program when there's regime change"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977781495944061256) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-13T17:00Z 88.7K followers, 30.7K engagements


""Theres so much to like about him. Jason Garrett isn't the only one who likes what he's seen from CJ Carr. It's just that few have had a better view. On seeing and believing in Notre Dame's starting quarterback"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978596222182068553) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-15T22:57Z 88.7K followers, 14.2K engagements


"@joerexrode @stevemegargee @RPotkey I believe Michigan-Michigan State was wrapping up while Notre Dame was just kicking off against USC. I remember the press box announcer coming on to say "As a reminder this is a working press box and there is no cheering in the press box. But in this case we'll allow it.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978857689988866555) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-16T16:16Z 88.7K followers, XXX engagements


"@jessica_smetana I can now only hear Lincoln Riley talking in Trump's voice. Thanks a lot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978918707129672004) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-16T20:19Z 88.7K followers, 6793 engagements


"Here's Notre Dame's full injury report for USC week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977776616920035464) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-13T16:41Z 88.7K followers, 29K engagements


"It's USC week (maybe for the last time as we know it) and @mikegolicjr was talking Finnie's on @TheEchoesNDpod so no better time to dust off this oral history of Notre Dame's clinching win in Los Angeles from XX years ago. One of my favorites"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978482979992203729) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-15T15:27Z 88.7K followers, 23.9K engagements


"Trouble with the snap XX years later an oral history: It felt psychedelic This was pretty freaking great from @joerexrode College football is the best"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978814028479705311) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-16T13:23Z 88.7K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Defensive tackle Gabe Rubio OUT for Notre Dame's game against USC due to an elbow injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978853926335074713) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-16T16:01Z 88.7K followers, 396.2K engagements


"Marcus Freeman said Joe Otting will start at center this week in the place of the injured Ashton Craig. Freshman Cam Herron will be the No. X center not junior guard Sullivan Absher"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978856852445184255) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-16T16:13Z 88.7K followers, 25.4K engagements


"Freakbass energy from Will Ferrell heading into the weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978945651388960850) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-16T22:06Z 88.7K followers, 53.5K engagements


"Three keys & one prediction Can Notre Dame meet the moment on Saturday night against USC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979200710609645691) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-17T14:59Z 88.7K followers, 16.5K engagements


"Im hopeful Im optimistic nothing is finalized - Pete Bevacqua on the future of Notre Dame-USC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979555275603341442) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T14:28Z 88.7K followers, 36.4K engagements


"@davidubben My wife is an attorney and that is said regularly in my house"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979571044928327725) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T15:31Z 88.8K followers, XXX engagements


"Wide receiver Jaden Greathouse appears out for tonight's game against USC. Not participating in warmups"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979682391364079646) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T22:53Z 88.7K followers, 29K engagements


"CJ Carr feels a little bit off tonight. Missing some throws he usually hits XXX% of the time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979700772289097763) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T00:06Z 88.7K followers, 25K engagements


"End of the first quarter: Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price with a combined six carries for XXX yards and one touchdown. Notre Dame should keep handing the ball off to them. #Analytics"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979704236335399309) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T00:20Z 88.7K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Jadarian Price in for a 16-yard touchdown. Irish run game absolutely rolling tonight. Notre Dame XX USC 10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979705265466560654) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T00:24Z 88.7K followers, 12.2K engagements


"USC missed an absolutely pitch-and-catch touchdown on second down there. Jaiden Maiava didn't see the tight end spring wide open. Notre Dame takes advantage with a couple stops including on fourth down. Take advantage of your breaks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979707469116154306) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T00:33Z 88.7K followers, 14K engagements


"CJ Carr tries to be Superman and forces an interception at the goal line. Notre Dame's short-yardage offense continues to be abysmal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979710295598944354) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T00:44Z 88.7K followers, 24.1K engagements


"Very curious to see how Notre Dame plays the last 1:43 with CJ Carr after that interception. Just feels a little off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979714161140699330) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T01:00Z 88.8K followers, 14.9K engagements


"HALFTIME: Notre Dame XX USC XX Feels like the Irish could be up XX or down XX based on a handful of plays. Irish run game absolutely rolling. CJ Carr having some freshman struggles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979717978091581597) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T01:15Z 88.8K followers, 15.3K engagements


"Touchdown USC. Christian Gray can't keep up with Ja'Kobi Lane who notches a 66-yard touchdown right through the defense. Two-point conversion good. USC XX Notre Dame 21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979731547495465127) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:09Z 88.7K followers, 16.3K engagements


"Notre Dame: We're really meh in short yardage and leave some points on the field with questionable decisions. USC: Hold my beer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979737573649191198) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:33Z 88.7K followers, 23.1K engagements


"Loves XXX yards rushing ranks as the most by a Notre Dame player in the history of this series and the most by a Notre Dame player ever in Notre Dame Stadium"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979761369613550003) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T04:07Z 88.7K followers, 84.4K engagements


"That third down conversion is unforgivable. Call timeout. Notre Dame left the USC wide receiver wide open and Christian Gray was late getting on the field"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979694447702229347) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T23:41Z 88.7K followers, 25.2K engagements


"That's a hell of a catch by tight end Lake McRee for the touchdown. USC jumps out to a 7-0 lead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979695042882424900) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T23:44Z 88.8K followers, 14.1K engagements


"Marcus Freeman talked about deja vu after Jadarian Price returned another kickoff and Christian Gray posted another pick against USC. But the best Irish callback from Saturday night A physical edge the Trojans couldnt match. Violence was back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979903760085197304) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T13:33Z 88.8K followers, 37.7K engagements


"Center Ashton Craig is out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury per Marcus Freeman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1977774274560569824) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-13T16:31Z 88.7K followers, 134.6K engagements


"Clark Lea what a guy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979629676504261004) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T19:24Z 88.7K followers, 34.3K engagements


"Im also not prepared for the Who gets in Notre Dame or Vandy discourse thats coming in November"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979632501804196207) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T19:35Z 88.7K followers, 42.3K engagements


"First play of the game Notre Dame moves Leonard Moore to the slot over Makai Lemon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979693326669582627) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T23:37Z 88.7K followers, 13.2K engagements


"Touchdown Jeremiyah Love. Solid start to the game for backup center Joe Otting too. Was part of both Love's big runs on the drive. Irish were a little bit worried about losing Ashton Craig so getting Otting in gear is significant. Notre Dame X USC 7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979696874044211559) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-18T23:51Z 88.7K followers, 15.3K engagements


"Touchdown Will Pauling. CJ Carr finds the slot receiver on a slant his best ball of the night. Put it exactly where Pauling needed it. Big drive for the red-shirt freshman quarterback. Notre Dame XX USC 13"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979725382476877924) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T01:44Z 88.7K followers, 17.8K engagements


"That felt like a very generous interpretation of pass interference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979727706893005031) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T01:54Z 88.7K followers, 23.9K engagements


"Penalties/yardage USC: 1-5 Notre Dame: 7-90"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979730398411415972) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:04Z 88.7K followers, 20.4K engagements


""I'd really like to rewatch Notre Dame-Michigan State from 2013" Something no one has ever said"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979730914960945304) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:06Z 88.8K followers, 16.7K engagements


"Unbelievable. Jadarian Price goes XXX yards for the kickoff return touchdown. Took one back XX yards against USC two years ago. Extra point missed. Notre Dame XX USC 24"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979732089848381646) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:11Z 88.7K followers, 25.1K engagements


"A how-do-you-like-them-apples interception from Christian Gray. Ball had no chance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979733347145535828) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:16Z 88.7K followers, 19.7K engagements


"Notre Dame heads to the fourth quarter with a 27-24 lead on USC. Highly highly entertaining game. Teams switch ends with Jeremiyah Love talking smack to the USC sidelines"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979734087738036447) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:19Z 88.7K followers, 17.4K engagements


"Final stat line on Jeremiyah Love: XX carries XXX yards X TD. One of the greatest individual performances in the history of this rivalry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979749779174470010) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T03:21Z 88.7K followers, 186.7K engagements


"Against their other XX opponents this season USC NC State Boise State and Arkansas have averaged XXXX points per game. Against Notre Dame they've averaged 12.8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979928755708538946) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T15:12Z 88.8K followers, 51.1K engagements


"🚨🎙The Independent🎙🚨 Good morning Let's leash up the dog and take a walk with our pod recapping Notre Dame's 34-24 stress test of a win over USC. There was a lot to like. 🍎Apple 🟢Spotify 📺YouTube"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979930474077151523) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T15:19Z 88.8K followers, 11.2K engagements


"For discussion purposes looking ahead to the season's second half for CJ Carr who ranks No. X nationally in pass efficiency. Pass Eff. Defense of ND's final six opponents. No. XXX USC No. XX Boston College No. XXX Navy No. XX Pittsburgh No. XX Syracuse No. XXX Stanford"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1978198530171777404) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-14T20:37Z 88.7K followers, 44.9K engagements


"A+ lede here. Also a good update on Notre Dames alcohol sales from the student paper"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979184205448794411) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-17T13:54Z 88.8K followers, 101.8K engagements


"Noah Burnette misses a 31-yard field goal wide left after missing an extra point following the kickoff return touchdown. Notre Dame leaves points on the field in a potential shootout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979736363231834201) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T02:28Z 88.7K followers, 22.4K engagements


"FINAL Notre Dame XX USC XX How anyone would want this series to end is beyond me. Peak college football"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979747299283902576) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T03:11Z 88.7K followers, 63.9K engagements


"Our projection gives Notre Dame a XX% chance to make the College Football Playoff and has the Irish as the 8th seed and hosting Ole Miss in the first round"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PeteSampson_/status/1979941670860026235) [@PeteSampson_](/creator/x/PeteSampson_) 2025-10-19T16:04Z 88.8K followers, 17.2K engagements