Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Backup QB Kenny Minchey Expected to Land in Big Ten

After it was announced that Kenny Minchey had lost the starting quarterback job at Notre Dame to CJ Carr, it was always clear that he was going to be on the move in the following offseason.

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Notre Dame’s transfer portal philosophy has to change following latest roster news for the Fighting Irish

When the transfer portal officially opened up this week, everyone and their mother knew that Notre Dame would be pursuing defensive tackles heavily. With

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Hannah Hidalgo News / ACC Digital Network / January 1

Watch: Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo Highlights vs. Georgia Tech

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 1

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 31

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Joel Klatt News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Joel Klatt Reveals Why No Team Should Schedule Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish is one of the best programs in college football history. According to College Football Reference, the Fighting Irish have a 916-327-33 all-time record and 13 national championships.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 31

Former Elite Notre Dame Commit Enters Transfer Portal

There was a time not all that long ago that the future of Notre Dame at quarterback could be stated in two words. Deuce Knight. Knight was of course a five-star recruit from Mississippi, and announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish the week of the Ohio State game back in 2023.

Joshua Burnham News / A to Z Sports / December 31

Notre Dame football has plenty of Transfer Portal options to turn to following the loss of defensive end Joshua Burnham

Notre Dame football was dealt a difficult blow this week when it was announced that defensive end Joshua Burnham was entering the transfer portal. Head

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / SwimSwam / December 30

Notre Dame Women Add Speedo Winter Junior Champs Qualifier Camryn Tilger for 2026

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Former Notre Dame recruiting headache looking for a new home after just one College Football season

The name Deuce Knight is going to live in infamy with Notre Dame football fandom for a long, long time. Once committed to the Fighting Irish for over a year, the 6-4, 217-pound signal caller eventually opted to decommit last October.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 30

Riley puts blame directly on Notre Dame for ending series with USC

Lincoln Riley puts blame directly on Notre Dame for ending historic series with USC

According to Riley, it's the Fighting Irish who have dropped the ball when it comes to a continuation of this historic series.

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors

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Hannah Hidalgo News / ACC Digital Network / December 29

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

Notre Dame Fans Exhale: Marcus Freeman Officially Staying In South Bend

Notre Dame nation has had a long, rough last few weeks. From the disappointment of the CFP snub, to the national moral outrage after declining the ever-so-prestigious Pop Tart Bowl, losing the USC rivalry, to nonstop clickbait about Marcus Freeman and the NFL, it's been a lot.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 29

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors

Since becoming Fighting Irish HC in 2021, Freeman has gone 43-12, leading the program to one national championship appearance.

Dabo Swinney, Clemson make coaching changes after 7-6 season

Swinney's inability to change could be his downfall at Clemson

New Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham takes first jab at Ohio State

Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State tenure off to a rocky start

Frank Wilson made threat to administration to coach LSU bowl game

Georgia Southern downs rival App State in Birmingham Bowl

Marcus Freeman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29

Marcus Freeman Informs NFL Teams He’s Staying At Notre Dame

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman indicated he will return to Notre Dame for the 2026 season, per his social media. Per SI.com’s Pat Forde, Freeman informed two interested NFL franchises that he’s returning to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 25

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Gets Insider Update on NFL Buzz

The exclusion of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from the 2025-26 College Football Playoff has intensified discussions about the long-term plans of head coach Marcus Freeman.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / December 24

Titans linked to Marcus Freeman as coach: Is that a good idea?

Titans linked to Marcus Freeman: Is hiring Notre Dame HC a good idea?

The Tennessee Titans seem interested in plucking a new head coach from the college ranks.

Keyshawn Johnson rips USC, Lincoln Riley for ending Notre Dame rivalry games, accuses Trojans of being 'scared'

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Stadium Rant / December 24

Insufferable, Thy Name Is Notre Dame

If the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is still really a Catholic football team, it would seem that neither the university nor its priests have warned the program or fanbase about the deadly sin of pride.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Keyshawn Johnson rips USC for ending Notre Dame rivalry games

Keyshawn Johnson rips USC, Lincoln Riley for ending Notre Dame rivalry games, accuses Trojans of being 'scared'

A USC legend is blaming the Trojans for the end of their longstanding rivalry series with Notre Dame.

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire had words for CFP-snubbed Notre Dame

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. makes decision on NFL Draft

New 'name of interest' emerges in Michigan head-coaching search

Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes transfer portal decision for 2026

Colin Cowherd News / The Spun / December 22

Colin Cowherd Weighs In On Notre Dame vs. USC Rivalry Game Ending

USC and Notre Dame will pause an illustrious college football rivalry for the immediate future. The two programs confirmed Monday that USC and Notre Dame will not play each other in 2026.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

Notre Dame Football Swaps Tradition For Strategy: BYU Series Set, USC Rivalry On Ice

In a move that feels a bit like trading a vintage muscle car for a sensible sedan, Notre Dame has officially announced a home-and-home series with BYU for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 18

Nick Saban Doesn’t Hold Back on Notre Dame’s Playoff Snub

The announcement of the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket on December 7 triggered immediate backlash across the sport. Notre Dame, finishing the regular season with a strong record and positioned in the top tier of national rankings, found itself excluded from the 12-team field.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Notre Dame commit shatters opponent’s state title dreams with unreal Hail Mary TD pass

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish didn’t make the cut for the College Football Playoff, but the program got something to feel good about over the weekend.