We all fantasize about being able to watch our favorite athletes and talk to them from the sidelines of a game. This is the summary of a sports reporter’s life. However awesome it looks like from the inside, it’s as difficult in reality. Notre Dame beat writer Tyler Horka gave us a glimpse of what people working behind the scenes have to endure.

Horka took to X to share his experience. He posted, “Life update: We tried to land in Boston twice, but it was too windy, so we diverted to Portsmouth, N.H., and now we’re sitting on the tarmac at some random military airport without a clue what the next move is. I’ll still see y’all in Chestnut Hill by 3:30. Hell or high water.”

Although his struggle didn’t end there, as he had to endure even more while compromising with his sleep. All this so could reach the venue on time and report live, bringing the game to us. This became clear from Tyler Horka’s next tweet.

“Sat on the tarmac for 3 hours. Had the option of deplaning, but @AmericanAir told us they’d get us to Boston in the wee hours, so I trusted them. Landed at 4. In bed by 5. Got 4.5 hours of sleep. More than enough. Let’s go cover a college football game.”

Meanwhile, Notre Dame (5-2) traveled on to Chestnut Hill to face Boston College (1-7) on Saturday. Coming into the game, the Fighting Irish were unbeaten in their last five games, and they made it six with a 25-10 win.

The Fighting Irish’s performances after losing first two games of the season have prompted some pundits and coaches to put them as big-time playoff contenders. Nick Saban is one of them.

Saban triples down on Notre Dame 

Nick Saban has been one of the biggest boosters for Marcus Freeman and his Fighting Irish. He tripled down on his previous prediction of Notre Dame dominating this season on the latest episode of the College GameDay segment. This is the third time this season that he has discussed how well they are playing and how they are the underrated contenders in the playoffs.

Saban is not wrong, except for the first two losses, which, to be honest, could have easily gone their way. They have been dominant and clinical. Especially the one against the Aggies, which they lost by a single point. After which they have gone on to secure five quality wins and all by a difference of double digits. This goes a long way in proving Nick Saban’s point.

The losses might have stung, but they only strengthened their resolve to aim for the ultimate prize. Additionally, the path to the Playoffs is easier, considering the Fighting Irish’s limited conference play. They just have to win it all, just like they are right now.

Saban’s statement also stems from a similar situation they were in last season. Coupling it with the lack of quality opponents, except the undefeated Navy, it should be an easy enough task for Freeman and Notre Dame.