Notre Dame is doing everything it can to create a hostile environment for No. 1 Miami on Saturday night. The Fighting Irish are preparing a stadium-wide light show featuring technology that school officials say has never been used at a college football game, hoping to create an unforgettable atmosphere for one of the biggest matchups of the season.
Notre Dame introducing new technology for Miami game
Fans attending Saturday's game at Notre Dame Stadium will receive LED wristbands at their seats that can be synchronized throughout the night to create coordinated lighting effects.
The technology will allow the wristbands to function as individual pixels, turning sections of the crowd into a massive display capable of spelling out words and creating images.
Kevin Cassidy, Notre Dame's associate athletic director for revenue generation and fan experience, said that the technology has been used at major entertainment and sporting events but is making its college football debut.
The school plans to activate the wristbands at different points throughout Saturday's game, creating a synchronized display across the stadium.
Notre Dame has experimented with LED wristbands before. During its September 2023 matchup against Ohio State, the university distributed programmed wristbands that illuminated different sections of the stadium in green and other colors.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has made it clear that he wants the crowd to play an important role against the Hurricanes. During his Monday news conference, Freeman challenged Fighting Irish supporters to create enough noise to disrupt Miami's offensive communication.
The atmosphere should be important when Miami quarterback Darian Mensah looks to get settled in early. With Miami already losing Malachi Toney for the game, OC Shannon Dawson will make sure to get Mensah comfortable so the pass game can operate in a similar manner to what it has been this season.
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