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Top Notre Dame target will not be visiting for Michigan State, but the news offers a unique chance to upend the assumed leader

Notre Dame’s top 2028 running back recruiting target will not be visiting this weekend. But it could end up being some good news. While the attention is on the Michigan State Spartans coming to South Bend this weekend, Notre Dame football is also ready to host several top recruiting targets in the 2028 class.

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Have Notre Dame's Expectations Already Changed? Let's Take a Closer Look

It's a stat that was so unbelievable that it was worth checking several times. It wasn't a stat related to Notre Dame's matchups against preseason ranked foes like BYU, Miami or SMU.

Notre Dame Weather Report for Michigan State Clash Revealed

Week 3 is upon us as No. 3 Notre Dame looks to keep things moving in the right direction with longtime rival Michigan State coming to town. Notre Dame is fresh off a 52-0 destruction of Rice, while Michigan State also enters 2-0, having beaten Toledo and Eastern Michigan to date.

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What Early Data Suggests About Notre Dame After Two Games

The first big challenge for Notre Dame in 2026 is getting through the month of September without a loss on the ledger. Two weeks in, so far so good on reaching that goal, as the Irish sit at 2-0 and are ranked third in the country as they await Michigan State's after-dark visit to South Bend this Saturday night.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Notre Dame football is predicted to land yet another top-100 player after another tremendous recruiting weekend

Notre Dame appears poised to land yet another top-100 player. That comes after another successful recruiting weekend. Notre Dame football followed up a dominant 52-0 home opener against the Rice Owls with what could be an equally significant recruiting victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 12

Notre Dame Football Routs Rice: What Went Right and Wrong

As expected, Notre Dame didn't have much trouble with Rice on Saturday, routing the Owls 52-0. It was a game that Marcus Freeman and company could have picked a number in, with starting quarterback CJ Carr only playing one possession in the second half.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 12

Notre Dame Football: Is a Running Back Controversy Brewing?

For as impressive as Notre Dame's 52-0 win over Rice was on Saturday; it wasn't perfect. CJ Carr threw for 253 yards while completing 16 of 20 pass attempts and throwing four touchdown passes, which equaled his number of incompletions on the day.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 12

Notre Dame vs Rice: Biggest Numbers from the Irish Rout

It was a rout in South Bend to start the home schedule of the season as Notre Dame obliterated Rice, 52-0. Notre Dame started the scoring in just 14 seconds after a massive hit from safety Adon Shuler knocked the ball free, and Boubacar Traore scooped it up, giving the Fighting Irish an early lead.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 12

Notre Dame Dominates Rice in 52-0 Statement Win

The No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish continued their impressive start to the 2026 season Saturday, completely overwhelming Rice in a 52-0 shutout victory at Notre Dame Stadium.

Two Big Questions Notre Dame Must Answer vs Rice

Notre Dame is off to a 1-0 start after a 41-13, second-half-heavy beatdown of the Badgers at historic Lambeau Field. I think everyone in the Irish ecosystem is relieved to have all of the unknowns that come with the first game in the rearview mirror with a win in hand.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 11

Notre Dame's 2026 Season Is A Marathon Not A Sprint

Now that some time has passed since Notre Dame's opener against Wisconsin, we can begin to settle in and take stock of exactly where this team is starting from as its 2026 journey begins.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / September 11

2027 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore

If your favorite team is looking to the 2027 NFL Draft to find the next superstar cornerback, they’re in luck, because Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore is the real deal.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / September 10

Notre Dame vs Rice Prediction: Can the Irish Hit the Curveball?

Notre Dame did just fine on its world tour of grievances. The Irish showed against Wisconsin just how focused they are on making a statement. After being ignored by the College Football Playoff committee last season, they’re going to try to crush everything in their path.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / September 7

NBC's College Football Halftime Show Faces Growing Criticism

NBC’s college football halftime show is facing growing criticism on social media. Notre Dame topped Wisconsin in NBC’s Sunday night game this weekend. The Fighting Irish got off to a good start, opening the season with an impressive victory.

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Colin Cowherd Sounds Off on Notre Dame Following Wisconsin Win

Sports talk host Colin Cowherd wasted little time after Notre Dame’s season opener, arguing the Fighting Irish are only beginning to show what they can do.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Historic College Program Gets Almost Guaranteed Playoff Autobid After Missing Out Last Year

By leveraging its status as college football’s most lucrative independent program during multi-billion-dollar television negotiations, Notre Dame’s high-stakes snub from last year’s 12-team playoff directly sparked a permanent rule change.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

It's that exciting time of year when college football is back, baby. The games are already in full swing, and football Saturdays are a very real thing right now.

Five biggest questions for Week 1 of the college football season

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr opens as Heisman favorite along with Arch Manning

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Adon Shuler News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Remembering Don Shuler, the Notre Dame father and friend who touched everyone he met

Notre Dame football lost a member of the family recently. RIP Don Shuler, a man that the Fighting Irish will never forget. Losing a parent is never easy.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2

ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

Week 1 of the college football season is here, and predictions are coming in left and right. Notre Dame fans will love the latest prognostications from ESPN.

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

National college football analyst and host Josh Pate predicts that the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 National Championship and quarterback Darian Mensah will win the Heisman Trophy.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

ESPN reveals 'College GameDay' kickoff details

The 'College football national champions' quiz

College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 1

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Fires Clear Warning to CJ Carr

Notre Dame opens its 2026 season Saturday against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, and the conversation around quarterback C.J. Carr has already drifted toward the Heisman Trophy.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2