Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Latest Intel details where things stand for Notre Dame’s 2027 offensive recruiting class – Marcus Freeman’s key targets remain

Where do things stand with Notre Dame offensive recruiting in the 2027 class? The Fighting Irish are trying to solidify an elite group. Notre Dame football is putting together an elite 2027 recruiting class.

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Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman already being linked with one NFL team

Freeman has gone 43-12 with Notre Dame since the final game of the team's 2021 season.

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / May 26

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Gets Honest About Turning Down the NFL

Marcus Freeman, the head coach of Notre Dame, found himself in the middle of widespread attention across the NFL this offseason as 10 head coaching positions opened up around the league.

College Lacrosse News / Field Level Media / May 25

No. 1 seed Princeton thrashes Notre Dame for men’s lax title

Chad Palumbo tallied four goals, Colin Burns had three and Princeton used a dominant second quarter to roll to a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA men's lacrosse national championship game Monday in Charlottesville, Va.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 25

The Right - And Wrong - Way For Notre Dame To Think About NIL Deals

In the wild, wide-open world of modern college football, NIL deals play a huge role in recruiting and landing prospects. How much of a huge role? That varies athlete to athlete.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / May 25

Marcus Freeman’s biggest recruiting wins that could catapult the Fighting Irish toward winning a National Championship in 2026

Who have been some of the biggest recruiting wins for Notre Dame under head coach Marcus Freeman? They could impact championship hopes in 2026. Notre Dame football has put together an extremely talented team under the guidance of head coach Marcus Freeman.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 23

Notre Dame Lacrosse Heading Back to National Championship Game

Notre Dame men's lacrosse will play on Memorial Day. That's all college lacrosse fans want to hear, as the holiday is when the men's lacrosse national champion gets crowned, and Notre Dame is set to play in it for the third time in four years.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 23

Notre Dame's Sleepiest Football Rivalry Game

Notre Dame football's long history also includes a long list of rivals. Some have been teams that Notre Dame has played dating back more than 100 years, while others are teams that have been regulars on the schedule at different times, but taken time off as well.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 22

Breaking down 2028 Notre Dame quarterback recruiting – The early names to know and where things currently stand

Who are the early names to know for 2028 Notre Dame quarterback recruiting? It is a small but extremely talented list of players. Notre Dame quarterback recruiting has been tremendous under head coach Marcus Freeman in recent years.

C.J. Carr News / A to Z Sports / May 22

On3 takes a controversial early stance on Notre Dame star CJ Carr and his place amongst the best CFB quarterbacks

The CJ Carr disrespect has started early. Where should the Notre Dame signal caller be rated amongst the top CFB quarterbacks? We are in the quiet section of the college football offseason, but as always, we can count on On3 to provide some controversial topics for conversation.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 22

Notre Dame Women's Basketball Lands 5-Star Forward Eve Long

Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting class is already stacked with four four-star recruits, but the 2027 class has a chance to be just as good or maybe even better after landing five-star forward Eve Long on Thursday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 21

Notre Dame Seemingly In Drivers Seat for Prized Chicago Star Brayden Parks

Notre Dame has the makings of a talented recruiting class in 2027 for a variety of reasons, but an emerging potential commitment adds to why this cycle may be that much more special for the Fighting Irish.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 21

Notre Dame has one more remaining hurdle to land a priority recruit that the Fighting Irish are pushing hard for

Notre Dame fans should expect some great news at the end of June. It will also make some members of the Fighting Irish fanbase feel old. Notre Dame football has had a strong couple of weeks on the recruiting side, adding several top targets to its potentially elite 2027 class.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 20

Making sense of the Notre Dame recruiting targets we’ve barely talked about, but the Fighting Irish seem to be trending for

Who are the underrated 2027 Notre Dame recruiting targets that people need to talk about more? There are three who stand out most. Notre Dame football has been riding a wave of positive momentum for the 2027 recruiting class over the last several weeks.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 20

Notre Dame is predicted to “miss out” on a fast-rising wide receiver that the Fighting Irish had been extremely high on

Notre Dame is projected to “miss out” on an extremely talented 2027 wide receiver target. What is next for the Fighting Irish? Very early on in the 2027 recruiting class, Malvern (Pa.) Prep wide receiver Cade Cooper was a player that Notre Dame football gravitated towards.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Coaches Talk Anonymously About Notre Dame for 2026

It’s not easy getting college football coaches to honestly comment on another coach, player or team. Most coaches don’t want to give opposing teams bulletin board material, which is why there is a lot of coach speak or overused cliches used during the year.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 20

24-Team College Football Playoff Momentum Is Growing: What It Means for Notre Dame

For a sport long known for tradition, change, and fast-paced change is now the name of the game. From conference expansion to NIL becoming legal, to the way the portal is used, the sport has changed a ton in just a few short years.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 19

Notre Dame Football is Seemingly Making Moves in Hawaii Again

For years, Notre Dame football held a pipeline of sorts to football talent out of the state of Hawaii. Despite being over 4,000 miles from South Bend to the islands, Hawaii has been a place where Notre Dame has routinely pulled talent from for more than a decade.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 18

A top Notre Dame recruiting target just earned 5-star status, and he’s been a priority for the Fighting Irish well before that bump

There is an early Notre Dame priority target to know in the 2028 recruiting class. He continues to rise up the recruiting rankings. Notre Dame is busy trying to solidify an elite 2027 recruiting class right now.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 18

What is Notre Dame's Biggest Trap Game of 2026?

If you've heard anything from a national perspective regarding Notre Dame football this off-season, it's probably been about its schedule. No, I'm not here to defend Notre Dame's schedule, as the thing is a large pile of rubbish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 18

Notre Dame Lacrosse Two Wins Away from Officially Becoming Dynasty

Notre Dame men's lacrosse is on the presipus of a dynasty. With just two more wins, Notre Dame would win its third national championship in the sport over the last four seasons.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 14

Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua shares update on USC rivalry series

The rivalry between Notre Dame and USC won't be played in 2026. With the exception of COVID-19, it's the first time the series isn't being played since World War II.

Michigan football recruit makes blunder while committing to Kyle Whittingham

Early projection: Top 10 cornerbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft

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College Football News / Yardbarker / May 14

Michigan football recruit makes blunder while committing to Kyle Whittingham

It's another day, and another four-star recruit is heading to the Michigan Wolverines. This is just another moment in the life of new Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham, who's heading up a dynasty.

Oregon lands four-star OT Cameron Wagner: 'Coach Lanning is the best coach in college football'

ACC, Big 12 join calls to expand College Football Playoff, but some opposition still exists

Miami HC Mario Cristobal doesn't hold back on NIL chaos in college football

Matt Rhule confronts reality of NIL era for Nebraska Cornhuskers

The focus on Steve Sarkisian's 'basket weaving' insult for SEC rival misses the bigger picture

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11