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Notre Dame Recruiting Stays Hot with Four-Star Receiver Commitment

For the third time in as many days, Notre Dame has landed a significant wide receiver commitment. 2026 four-star receiver Brayden Robinson announced his pledge to the Fighting Irish on Sunday evening.

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Notre Dame's 2026 Recruiting Class Features NFL Sons, Including Panthers Legend

Notre Dame football is stocking up on talent with a common NFL theme for next year. Thomas Davis Jr., the son of former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis Sr., was the first NFL legacy to commit to the Fighting Irish last year.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Larry Fitzgerald posts note after his son commits to Notre Dame

Larry Fitzgerald posted a note on social media Sunday, a day after his son Devin announced his college commitment. Devin Fitzgerald, who is a 3-star wide receiver, announced on Saturday that he is committing to play at Notre Dame.

Brayden Robinson Commitment Prediction: Where Will He Land?

Notre Dame football is looking to make it three wide receiver commitments in as many days this holiday weekend when Brayden Robinson of Red Oak, Texas announces his college choice on Sunday afternoon.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 6

ESPN Releases Preseason FPI Rankings: Where Does Notre Dame Land?

No, Paul Finebaum is not the "computer program" that calculates the college football FPI, the football power index, or as I like to think of it, the future performance indicator.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Notre Dame Commit Profile: Wide Receiver Devin Fitzgerald

Notre Dame picked up another talented wide receiver in the 2026 class when Devin Fitzgerald committed to the Fighting Irish. Landing Fitzgerald helps Notre Dame put together the kind of big time receiver class it needed this cycle.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 6

Notre Dame Football Standout Injured in ATV Accident

Forget waiting until fall camp for it to happen, Notre Dame football was hit with the injury bug on Independence Day weekend. Junior Charles Jagusah, who was projected to start on the offensive line and who many see as Notre Dame's top offensive lineman draft prospect, broke his arm Saturday while riding an ATV in Wyoming.

Jeremiyah Love News / Athlon Sports / July 6

CBS Sports Named Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love The Top Underdog To Win The Heisman Trophy

Notre Dame has had seven former players win the Heisman Trophy, with the most recent winner being Tim Brown in 1987. They have had some candidates in the

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 6

Notre Dame Recruiting: Major Trend Emerging In the Irish's Operation

For as solid as the Irish football program has been throughout the Freeman era, going back to the tail end of the Kelly era, it always felt like the recruiting results should have been stronger than they were when each class was wrapped up.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Pro Football Talk / July 6

Larry Fitzgerald's son, Devin, commits to Notre Dame

The next generation of the Fitzgerald family is on the brink of playing big-time football. Via Eli Lederman of ESPN.com, receiver Devin Fitzgerald has committed to Notre Dame's incoming class of 2026.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

Hannah Hidalgo's Huge Game Helps Team USA Rally Past Canada

Team USA had its first test on Saturday against Canada in the FIBA AmeriCup Semifinals, and thanks to Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, it survived. The Notre Dame guard finished with a game-high 19 points and four steals to help Team USA rally past Canada, 65-53.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Wide Receiver Devin Fitzgerald Commits To Notre Dame

Notre Dame has picked up another important commitment by landing Arizona wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, who has pledged to the Fighting Irish. The Phoenix (Ariz.) Brophy Prep standout picked Notre Dame over Clemson, Stanford and UCLA.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 5

CLASS IMPACT: Notre Dame Lands Wide Receiver Devin Fitzgerald

Notre Dame has landed another important commitment in its 2026 class with Arizona wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald committing to the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame beat out Clemson and UCLA to land the talented pass catcher.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Son of NFL legend commits to college football powerhouse

He was the second son of a notable former NFL player to commit to the program this week.

Syracuse pulls off recruiting stunner by landing five-star WR

Tennessee starts July off with fireworks on the recruiting trail

Sacramento State's recruiting win could boost their FBS prospects

Latest recruiting win makes it harder for USC to move on from Lincoln Riley

Texas Tech continues massive athletics investment with historic signing

Elite five-star EDGE commits to LSU over Florida and Texas

Jermichael Finley News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

Notre Dame Wins Heated Battle for Wide Receiver Kaydon Finley Over Texas

Notre Dame has major momentum on the recruiting trail this summer. From Joey O'Brien to Khary Adams, to Ian Premer, and now Kaydon Finley, the Irish are identifying top targets and landing them.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

Notre Dame Recruiting: Why the Irish Have a Higher Floor & Ceiling

The talent in the Notre Dame football program is at a higher level now than it has ever been in the modern era of college football. Simply put, the caliber of player one must be to get a scholarship offer to play for Notre Dame is much higher than it has ever been.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

Devin Fitzgerald Recruiting Prediction: Commitment Coming Saturday

Notre Dame football had fireworks Friday night as four-star wide receiver Jaydon Finley of Aledo, Texas, announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 4

Notre Dame Finalizes New 2026 Opponent, 2 Openings Remain

Notre Dame is one step closer to completing its 2026 football schedule, as on Thursday, it was announced that Rice will travel to South Bend next season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 4

Notre Dame Trending for Top Defensive Recruit After New Prediction

Notre Dame is fresh off a massive June in terms of recruiting and is looking to stay hot in July. That begins right away as three wide receiver targets are set to announce their college choices starting Friday evening, but will continue later in the month as well.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish recruiting target becomes a massive catch for improving SEC program

The Notre Dame football program is putting together a tremendous 2026 defensive line recruiting class right now. With defensive ends Rodney Dunham and Ebenezer Ewetade already in the class, the Fighting Irish are very strong on the edge.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Former Notre Dame target inadvertently shows Fighting Irish recruiting growth while landing with elite SEC program

Notre Dame football is set for a potentially tremendous three day stretch for 2026 wide receiver recruiting beginning this Friday. They are in a strong spot with standouts Kaydon Finley, Devin Fitzgerald, and Brayden Robinson, and that potential finish could make for the best wideout class in several years.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Former Notre Dame target lands at SEC school, which offers really intriguing upside for one of the best play callers in CFB

It wasn’t too long ago that tight end recruiting for Notre Dame was a bit murky in the 2026 class. Then you blink your eyes, and the Fighting Irish now hold commitments from elite playmaker Ian Premer, and high upside pass catcher Preston Fryzel.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 1

Prayers Pouring In After Former Notre Dame Football Star Dies At 53

A former recipient of USA Today's High School Football Defensive Player of the Year award has passed away this week. Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Oliver Gibson has died at the age of 53.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / June 23