Notre Dame Fighting Irish
2024 Season Results

Notre Dame Fighting Irish — 2024 Season Review

In 2024, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish posted a 14-2 record under head coach Marcus Freeman, competing as a member of the Independent. The team scored 578 total points and allowed 248 throughout 16 games, averaging 36.1 points scored and 15.5 points allowed per outing.

The highlight reel included a 66-7 victory on the road against Purdue Boilermakers, a 52-3 victory at home against Florida State Seminoles, and a 49-7 victory at home against Stanford Cardinal. These signature victories defined the trajectory of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's season and demonstrated the team's competitive resolve.

The setbacks included a narrow 14-16 defeat to Northern Illinois Huskies and a 23-34 loss to Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T: L 23-34. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished 6-1 in home games and 3-0 away from home during the 2024 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offensive production remained consistent throughout the year, with 293 points in the first half and 285 in the second half of the schedule. Defensively, the unit allowed 15.5 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2024 campaign.

The 2024 season ultimately represented a successful chapter in Notre Dame Fighting Irish football history. With a final record of 14-2, the program exceeded expectations and established a foundation for continued success in subsequent seasons. The experiences gained through 16 games of competition provided invaluable development opportunities for returning players and coaches alike.