“A Soul Divided”: IU Graduate turned ND Superfan

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- As the Fighting Irish prepare to go head-to-head with the Hoosiers, a number of fans are going head-to-head with themselves, conflicted on who to cheer for!

ABC57 has heard from a number of “houses divided”, but ABC57’s Jackie Bauer caught up with one man, who says his soul is divided!

This was the last thing this super fan wanted to see, he has not missed a tailgate in the Joyce Lot since 2018 but his degree is not from The University of Notre Dame…

As a graduate of IU Bloomington, Matthews said his values are being tested.

He may drive this custom blue and gold Notre Dame mini school bus, that is parked near pole six in the Joyce Lot every home game, but his tailgate is not complete without flying a Hoosier friendly, Cignetti flag.

Now he is faced with quite the dilemma come Friday, but does his Loyalty lie with the Blue and Gold or Cream and Crimson?