Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Notre Dame Record-Setter Suddenly Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Notre Dame running back Audric Estimé is back on the open market after the New Orleans Saints waived him from injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, via the NFL transaction wire.

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

How Marcus Freeman’s College Job Influences Notre Dame Football Today

If you went to college, chances are strong you had a job during it. I worked in the mailroom on campus at one point before getting a job at a sports memorabilia store in the mall while I was a student.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Notre Dame football has checked a lot of boxes on the National Championship checklist, but one major area of concern remains

Three games into the 2026 season, Notre Dame meets 4 of 5 criteria on my championship checklist — and the one box still empty could decide everything.

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

Notre Dame National Championship Odds Improve After Win Over Michigan State

It was another week and another win for Notre Dame, as the Fighting Irish beat Michigan State 27-10. The win wasn't the sexiest of things, but it was rather dominating for the Irish, despite it being "only" a 17-point victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 21

TRENDING: Former Notre Dame and ACC Quarterback Arrested

Former Notre Dame, Boston College and Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested over the weekend, as announced this morning on X. The arrest was

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 21

9 winners and 4 losers from Notre Dame’s first quarter of the 2026 College Football regular season

From CJ Carr’s commanding start to a struggling running game, the 3-0 Fighting Irish have plenty to evaluate at the quarter mark. Just like that, Notre Dame football is a quarter of the way through the 2026 college football regular season, sitting at 3-0 and ranked as the No.

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

Notre Dame's Offense Still A Work In Progress, And That Is Fine

Notre Dame has outscored opponents 120-23 so far this year. By any regular standard, this would be considered excellent both offensively and defensively.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 20

Notre Dame’s coaching staff has a no brainer decision to make once Brauntae Johnson returns from injury

Luke Talich’s versatility at 6-4, 220 pounds could fuel some creative 3-safety alignments once Brauntae Johnson returns from injury. Notre Dame football’s secondary has been a massive talking point all season, and for good reason.

Notre Dame Defense News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 20

What the Notre Dame Defense Did Best in the Win Over Michigan State

Through three games this season, Notre Dame has allowed its opponents to score 13, 0, and 10 points. This is elite defensive football, especially so early in the season, as teams are usually still finding themselves defensively.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Notre Dame Issues Emergency Alert After Gunfire Near Campus as Police Search for Suspect

Saturday night was billed as a classic college football showdown, but just minutes after kickoff, thousands of fans at Notre Dame Stadium watched the game take a backseat to real-time danger.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 19

Notre Dame's Strength of Schedule Takes Hit in Week 3

We should have been assuming it already, but well before No. 3 Notre Dame hosted Michigan State in South Bend, a pair of ACC games that impacted the Fighting Irish took place.

Notre Dame vs Michigan State Pregame Buzz from South Bend

The next stop on the Notre Dame "Leave No Doubt Tour" is against Michigan State, as old rivals renew their disdain for one another in South Bend on Saturday night.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 18

ACC Team Blatantly Rips Off Notre Dame with New Logo

A post about logos - just what I thought I would be doing on a Friday afternoon. Full disclosure, I went to a college that pretty blatantly stole its logo from Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Named in Shocking NFL Rumor

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman has built something durable in South Bend, the kind of program that makes NFL front offices look twice even when the coach himself keeps saying he is not looking.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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