Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) interviews with ESPN as head coach Marcus Freeman looks onto him at the end of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) interviews with ESPN as head coach Marcus Freeman looks onto him at the end of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
College FootballFeaturedBy DJ Byrnes on

The passion of fans is part of the fabric that makes college football great.

Losses, especially big ones, are always sure to generate some crazy theories among a fan base’s most passionate members.

That happened Saturday night after the Louisville Cardinals dealt the Notre Dame Fighting Irish their second loss of the season in a game that ended 33-20. The Cardinals and Irish were tied 7-7 at halftime.

Afterward, the loss that all but assuredly knocked the Irish from playoff contention had one fan questioning if his team’s struggles were due to the lack of “men of faith” on head coach Marcus Freeman’s roster.

“It is clear we are lacking real ‘men of faith, on our roster,” said poster AntoineShimmy8 on Irish Illustrated. “I see no one linking arms or engaging in prayer when we fall behind, and rarely do our players mention or thank the Lord in post game interviews.

“Do we even have a pre game mass anymore? At least if we’re going to be mediocre on the field we can still be Champions in the chapel.

“I hope [Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Micah] Shrewsbury takes note — we have a better chance of rescuing the promised land on the hardwood with Father Pete involved.

“God. country. Notre dame. Irish all day, every night and twice on Sundays.”

The college football world was quick to react to the insane theory:

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