Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Notre Dame football fans shouldn’t panic over Trey Tagliaferri’s decommitment for 2028 quarterback recruiting

There have been some negative reactions about Notre Dame losing a commitment from 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri. Please stop. Notre Dame football lost

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / July 2

RECRUITING: Top 2028 QB Quickly Decommits from Notre Dame

When Notre Dame received a commitment from a top Class of 2028 quarterback on June 25th, they got an impressive jumpstart to their class. Six days later it all fell apart as Trey Tagliaferri (Oradell, NJ) decommitted.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 1

What's Next for Notre Dame After QB Trey Tagliaferri Decommits

Well, that didn't take long. Less than a week after getting a verbal commitment for its 2028 recruiting class quarterback, Notre Dame has already lost it.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

You don't often see the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the wrong side of a flip, and that's especailly true when the commitment has just happened.

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr just put the college football world on notice

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

2 Notre Dame veteran wildcards who could transform the Fighting Irish offense from great to elite in 2026

Notre Dame football should have a tremendous offense heading into the 2026 CFB season. Two wildcards could transform it. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season with national title expectations, and head coach Marcus Freeman has the roster to back it up.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Notre Dame football named among top spenders in high school recruiting as NIL era reshapes 2027 class landscape

Notre Dame football is fully embracing the NIL and pay-for-play landscapes. All Fighting Irish fans should be very excited about the growth. Notre Dame

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Notre Dame 2028 recruiting wish list features defensive targets with tremendous upside, continued impact in New Jersey

The Notre Dame 2027 recruiting class is coming to a close. Who are the top 2028 defensive recruiting targets for the Fighting Irish? Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have built serious recruiting momentum over the last several cycles, and the 2027 class is already nearing completion.

C.J. Carr News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr Has Big Expectations for Former 5-Star Recruit

CJ Carr is entering his second season as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's starting quarterback. He was solid in 2025, completing 195-of-293 passes for 2,741 yards, 24 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 168.1 passer rating.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / June 29

Five-star OL Albert Simien messes with Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman had it coming when it came to the commitment day "shenanigans" from five-star interior offensive line recruit Albert Simien.

Ohio State beats out Texas, Georgia for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

QB Jackson Arnold leaning on Dan Mullen, Corey Dennis at UNLV

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 29

Notre Dame's CJ Carr Gets Ringing Support from Kenny Minchey

When Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr leads the Fighting Irish out on its September 6 matchup at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin, he'll have the full support of a man he was competing heavily against a year ago at this time.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Notre Dame is one massive update away from landing a historic 2027 recruiting class – An important date remains

Notre Dame is putting together a historic 2027 class. There are only a couple of important targets to know, especially for a complete group. Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have built the 2027 recruiting class into one of the most balanced and talented groups South Bend has seen in years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Notre Dame football still has one remaining obstacle to get past to complete a potentially historic 2027 defensive line class

Notre Dame football is on the cusp of history. There is one remaining priority target to keep a close eye on for HC Marcus Freeman. Notre Dame football recruiting has built a 2027 defensive line group that already has a strong case as one of the best in Fighting Irish history.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

Notre Dame Recruiting Target Osani Gayles Announces College Commitment

Notre Dame has been as hot as any team on the recruiting trail this June, moving up to No. 2 in the national team rankings for the 2027 cycle. Despite that, it doesn't mean that Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame are landing commitments from all of its targets.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

The Insane Numbers Behind Notre Dame's Latest Five-Star, Albert Simien

Notre Dame football has been on a recruiting tear of late. That heater only got hotter on Friday when five-star offensive guard Albert Simien of Lake Charles (Sam Houston), Louisiana, announced his commitment.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

Notre Dame Football Recruiting Update Entering July

As the calendar soon flips to July and the official second half of 2026 nears, it's a good time to look at where Notre Dame football stands in the recruiting world, after the white-hot run it has been on.

Wrestling News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 27

College Football's No. 2 IOL Makes Decision That Shakes Up Three College Football Programs

One of the last uncommitted five-star prospects in the class of 2027 made his college decision on Friday. Interior offensive lineman Albert Simien announced his commitment to Notre Dame, choosing the Fighting Irish over LSU, Texas A&M and Nebraska.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / June 25

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame land elite QB recruit in massive win

Trey Tagliaferri is one of the top quarterbacks in the 2028 class.

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

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

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments after the Fighting Irish landed 2028 signal caller Trey Tagliaferri

Who will be the next five commitments for Notre Dame following the Fighting Irish landing 2028 signal caller Trey Tagliaferri? Notre Dame football landed an intriguing addition on Thursday from 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / June 25