No. 13 Notre Dame hosts Tennessee State on Saturday. It’s the first time the Fighting Irish will play a Historically Black College or University or an FCS foe.
— marking the first time it has faced a Historically Black College or University. It’s also the first time the No. 13 Fighting Irish have played an FCS school. Second-year coach Marcus Freeman is trying to win his first home opener after last season’s stunning loss to Marshall. Tennesse State snapped a three-game losing streak by winning last year’s finale and coach Eddie George, the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner, is trying to rebound from a 4-7 mark in 2022.
Tennessee State: CB Bryce Phillips earned second-team all-conference honors last fall when he had 35 tackles and 10 pass breakups, No. 2 in the Ohio Valley Conference. As a freshman in 2021, he had two interceptions. Now in his third college season, Phillips is looking to stand out on the big stage.for 68 yards and two scores last week. It’s the first time a Fighting Irish freshman caught two touchdown receptions in a season opener, and he played just eight snaps.
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