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Why Marcus Freeman’s Job Rumors Are Actually Good for Notre Dame

Why Marcus Freeman’s Job Rumors Are Actually Good for Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman is a top name that other schools are targeting. Penn State, Florida, and almost certainly others will kick the tires. In the midst of Notre

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21
How Notre Dame Has Made the Seemingly Impossible Look Easy in 2025

How Notre Dame Has Made the Seemingly Impossible Look Easy in 2025

It wasn't all that long ago that Notre Dame was a long shot to make the College Football Playoff. And by long shot, I mean more like an almost no-shot.

Marcus Freeman News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 21
Notre Dame joining a football conference? Marcus Freeman doesn't hold back

Notre Dame joining a football conference? Marcus Freeman doesn't hold back

Notre Dame remains college football’s most famous independent program, but that could change in the future if joining a conference becomes more lucrative, head coach Marcus Freeman has said in recent comments.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love Put Marcus Freeman in Awkward Situation

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love Put Marcus Freeman in Awkward Situation

Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love had a lot to celebrate Saturday, when the Fighting Irish bested rival USC 34-24, and moved to 5-2 on the season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21
Notre Dame Football: The Sad Reality About USC Rivalry

Notre Dame Football: The Sad Reality About USC Rivalry

Notre Dame bested USC this past weekend, 34-24, and moved to 5-2 on the 2025 season. The Fighting Irish get a week off before returning to the field at Boston College, and starting the stretch run of the year that they hope results in another College Football Playoff appearance.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 21
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 21
Billy Schrauth News / ESPN / October 21

Source: Irish' Schrauth likely out multiple games

Notre Dame's offensive line took another hit as guard Billy Schrauth likely will miss multiple games after suffering a knee injury, a source confirmed to ESPN

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / October 21
Notre Dame HC wants to see renewal of an old rivalry

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman wants to see renewal of an old rivalry

Freeman just came out on the winning end of a rivalry game against the USC Trojans, and he wants another one.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 21
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 19
Notre Dame's Massive Recruiting Weekend May Have Already Come up Aces

Notre Dame's Massive Recruiting Weekend May Have Already Come up Aces

Notre Dame had a massive recruiting weekend on campus as it played host to USC for what very possibly could be the final time. It was a hard fought and emotional affair that Notre Dame prevailed 34-24 in, winning its third-straight in the rivalry and seventh in the last eight meetings.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 19
Notre Dame’s Defense Shines in Statement Win Over USC

Notre Dame’s Defense Shines in Statement Win Over USC

Notre Dame's defense is making an incredible turnaround. Early September feels like a lifetime ago following another stellar performance against the high-powered USC attack.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 19
Notre Dame Beats USC Again: 5 Key Numbers from Rivalry Win

Notre Dame Beats USC Again: 5 Key Numbers from Rivalry Win

Another year, another win for Notre Dame football over USC. This one came in 34-24 fashion Saturday night in South Bend and could be the final game played between the two for quite some time.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 18
The end of an era: USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry nears final chapter

The end of an era: USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry nears final chapter

One of college football’s most storied and heated rivalries is nearing a dramatic — and possibly final — conclusion.

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Michael Mayer News / A to Z Sports / October 17
Former Notre Dame legend taking advantage of opportunity to showcase that his best days in the NFL are firmly in front of him 

Former Notre Dame legend taking advantage of opportunity to showcase that his best days in the NFL are firmly in front of him 

When former Notre Dame star tight end Michael Mayer was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, he was viewed as a massive steal for the team.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / October 17
Former Notre Dame 2-Time All-American Dies Suddenly at 62

Former Notre Dame 2-Time All-American Dies Suddenly at 62

The sports world mourns the loss of former Notre Dame All-American offensive lineman and University of San Francisco athletic director Larry Williams, who died at 62 years old on Thursday morning.

Colin Cowherd News / Gridiron Heroics / October 16
'USC Doesn’t Need Notre Dame': Colin Cowherd Says Historic Rivalry Is Now a One-Sided Burden

'USC Doesn’t Need Notre Dame': Colin Cowherd Says Historic Rivalry Is Now a One-Sided Burden

The relationship between USC and Notre Dame has shifted. What once stood as college football’s premier intersectional rivalry now looks more like an unequal arrangement, at least according to Fox Sports personality Colin Cowherd.

Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / October 14
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college RB

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college football RB

Jeremiyah Love is a high-profile running back. Playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will do that for you.  

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