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Kirk Herbstreit Predicts Notre Dame Will Win the National Championship

We're close enough to the college football season kicking off that predictions from some of the biggest analysts in the game are starting to come in. One of those came in Wednesday when veteran ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit made his pick to win the national championship this coming season.

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Notre Dame's Program Maturity Will Be Tested In Unique Way In 2026

Every Notre Dame season is a big deal. Each one is important and provides unique drama and questions that must be answered by the Irish. That being said and acknowledged, it really does feel like the 2026 campaign will carry more weight than most in recent history.

Charles Jagusah News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Notre Dame football’s Charles Jagusah injury update creates an interesting debate about the best fix for the offensive line

The Charles Jagusah injury update is unfortunate for Notre Dame. What should the Fighting Irish do at right guard? Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / July 22

Marcus Freeman shares update about Notre Dame future amid NFL rumors

Freeman has been linked to interest from NFL teams.

Five NFL coaches with hottest seats entering 2026 season

Georgia HC Kirby Smart remains confident in QB Gunner Stockton: 'His best play was in the biggest moments'

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

5 Questions for Marcus Freeman Ahead of Notre Dame's 2026 Title Chase

College football season might not officially be underway yet, but we're creeping closer with media days for various conferences taking place in recent weeks.

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

Notre Dame’s Final Recruiting Battle: Brayden Parks Sets Commitment Date

Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class is nearly complete, as Marcus Freeman and company have 22 verbal commitments in the group. While it's not entirely done, the biggest remaining target, at least that isn't currently committed elsewhere, will let his intentions be known by the end of the week.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EasySportz / July 18

Marcus Freeman Locks Notre Dame To Win Every Game

Notre Dame football hit New York City for day two of its media blitz. The event ran like a well-oiled machine from start to finish. Head coach Marcus Freeman set the tone immediately with bold declarations.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 17

3 things that need to happen for Notre Dame to win the national championship in 2026

The Irish the look of a championship contender, but they need some developments to happen to win their first title since 1988. The 2026 season is Marcus Freeman’s best opportunity to win a national championship at Notre Dame, and it couldn’t be more evident that the pieces are in place for a legitimate run.

Adon Shuler News / A to Z Sports / July 17

Don Shuler shares perspective on son Adon’s growth, Notre Dame’s 2026 National Championship expectations and outlook

Notre Dame football heads into the 2026 season with some high expectations. That confidence extends to the program’s parents. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 15

ESPN FPI Predicts Every Notre Dame Game for 2026 Season

College football season might not be here quite yet, but its certainly knocking on the door. And as it approaches, Notre Dame will have it's name near the top of the preseason rankings, as it'll enter with what most believe to be its best national championship chances in decades.

Boubacar Traore News / A to Z Sports / July 15

Notre Dame football’s defensive end room opposite Boubacar Traore holds the key to another elite Fighting Irish defense

Notre Dame’s defense has the chance to be elite heading into the 2026 season. The Irish need to find a partner in crime for Boubacar Traore. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season with expectations of fielding one of the elite defenses in the country.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 15

Notre Dame running back room could unlock its highest potential if true freshmen make an impact during the 2026 CFB season

Notre Dame’s running back room heads into the 2026 season with some questions. An injection of youth could unlock its upside. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season with a drastically different running back room after losing Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price this offseason.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 14

Brian Kelly not counting out a return to college football

In a recent interview with "The Independent," Kelly didn't sound closed off to the idea of coaching again.

Ole Miss considering suing two former players who followed Lane Kiffin to LSU

Miami paid big money to win QB Darian Mensah in the transfer portal

Louisville lands former Tennessee commitment in four-star DL Kadin Fife

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 14

Brian Kelly Announces He's '100 Percent' Supporting Notre Dame Football

Having left LSU on some fairly bad terms last year, longtime college football head coach Brian Kelly has apparently regained a fondness for another team he left in a slightly better place: Notre Dame.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Notre Dame's Leonard Moore Is Every Wide Receiver's Nightmare

Every NFL team wants a true shutdown corner who can erase and entire side of the field, and eliminate the opposing offense's No. 1 receiver. Any team that doesn't already have one will be clamoring to get Notre Dame's Leonard Moore at the top of the 2027 NFL Draft.

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Notre Dame women’s basketball team focuses on strength conditioning

With the offseason in full swing, the Notre Dame women’s basketball team is focusing on strength training ahead of another championship chase. They are set to open the 2026-27 season against Villanova.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Draft Nation / July 9

2027 NFL Prospect Profile: Notre Dame Cornerback Leonard Moore

Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore may only be entering his junior season, but many NFL scouts already believe he could be the best cornerback in college football by the time the 2027 NFL Draft arrives.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 8

Why Notre Dame, Oregon are likely to be in CFP national championship

Plenty of teams enter the 2026 season with College Football Playoff aspirations, but two programs separate themselves from the pack in a way that points toward a head-to-head game in Las Vegas on Jan.

Notre Dame pays homage to Green Bay Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

Deion Sanders is patient in the NIL era but he's expecting Colorado to win in 2026

Former Florida HC Billy Napier pinpoints what went wrong with Gators

Big 12 commissioner eying another round of College Football Playoff expansion

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Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 8

Notre Dame pays homage to Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

Notre Dame pays homage to Green Bay Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one of the most historic and iconic brands in college sports. The Green Bay Packers are one of the most iconic brands in all of sports, but especially in the NFL.

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Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 2