Yardbarker
NBC's College Football Halftime Show Faces Growing Criticism

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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 7
Notre Dame’s Win Over Wisconsin: What Went Right and Wrong

Notre Dame’s Win Over Wisconsin: What Went Right and Wrong

No. 4 Notre Dame started the season with a 41-13 victory over Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on Sunday night. It wasn't perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it counts as a four-touchdown win over a Big Ten team with a very strong defense.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 7
Notre Dame's Program Maturity Took Over Against Wisconsin

Notre Dame's Program Maturity Took Over Against Wisconsin

Notre Dame fans waited nine long months to see the Irish begin the 2026 "leave no doubt" revenge tour. The reward for this patience? The Irish start out the year 1-0.

Colin Cowherd News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Colin Cowherd Sounds Off on Notre Dame Following Wisconsin Win

Colin Cowherd Sounds Off on Notre Dame Following Wisconsin Win

Sports talk host Colin Cowherd wasted little time after Notre Dame’s season opener, arguing the Fighting Irish are only beginning to show what they can do.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / September 7
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football Talk / September 6

No. 4 Notre Dame overcomes sluggish start to beat Wisconsin 41-13 at Lambeau Field

Wisconsin hung around for a while in this one as a three-touchdown underdog before Notre Dame outscored the Badgers 28-3 in the second half.

Jason Onye News / ESPN / September 6

Johnson, Onye injured, leave Notre Dame's opener

Notre Dame saw two defensive starters leave Sunday's season opener against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field early, as safety Brauntae Johnson and defensive tackle Jason Onye both exited the neutral-site game with lower left leg injuries.

College Football News / NBC Sports / September 6
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / September 6
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football Talk / September 6

Inside the ties that connect Notre Dame and Wisconsin

As two historic midwestern powers, there is plenty that binds the Fighting Irish and the Badgers.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 5
Historic College Program Gets Almost Guaranteed Playoff Autobid After Missing Out Last Year

Historic College Program Gets Almost Guaranteed Playoff Autobid After Missing Out Last Year

By leveraging its status as college football’s most lucrative independent program during multi-billion-dollar television negotiations, Notre Dame’s high-stakes snub from last year’s 12-team playoff directly sparked a permanent rule change.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

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.

Five biggest questions for Week 1 of the college football season
Notre Dame QB CJ Carr opens as Heisman favorite along with Arch Manning
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 4
'It Just Means More' For Notre Dame In 2026

'It Just Means More' For Notre Dame In 2026

Every Notre Dame season is a big deal. Due to the brand power the Irish have amassed over the last hundred-plus years, each time fall rolls around, the Irish are a hot topic.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 3
Enjoy the Ride Inside Notre Dame’s Championship Window

Enjoy the Ride Inside Notre Dame’s Championship Window

The 2026 college football season officially starts Sunday night at Lambeau Field for Notre Dame, with the Fighting Irish very much a favorite to win a national championship for the first time since 1988.

Adon Shuler News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Remembering Don Shuler, the Notre Dame father and friend who touched everyone he met

Notre Dame football lost a member of the family recently. RIP Don Shuler, a man that the Fighting Irish will never forget. Losing a parent is never easy.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 2
Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Makes Major Announcement to Honor Late Lou Holtz

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Makes Major Announcement to Honor Late Lou Holtz

The legendary Lou Holtz may be gone, but his former college program is still keeping his legacy alive. Notre Dame has announced that it will celebrate its legendary head coach in their own special way.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2
ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

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 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
College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 1
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Fires Clear Warning to CJ Carr

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Fires Clear Warning to CJ Carr

Notre Dame opens its 2026 season Saturday against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, and the conversation around quarterback C.J. Carr has already drifted toward the Heisman Trophy.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2
Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

There is a plethora of intriguing matchups on the slate.

What the win over TCU really means for North Carolina
Between LSU and Clemson, which school is the real Death Valley?
Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools
The best fits for potential 2027 Power Four head coach openings
Why Arch Manning shouldn't be overwhelming favorite to go No. 1
Weekly Syllabus: LSU, SEC headed for Week 1 collision course
Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / August 31
Final Notre Dame 2026 season prediction: Fighting Irish and Marcus Freeman finish with heartbreaking CFB Playoff finish

Final Notre Dame 2026 season prediction: Fighting Irish and Marcus Freeman finish with heartbreaking CFB Playoff finish

Notre Dame and HC Marcus Freeman enter the 2026 season with some high expectations. Can the Fighting Irish reach them? The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are days away from kicking off the 2026 season when head coach Marcus Freeman and his team travel to Lambeau Field to take on Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Predicting the winners of Notre Dame’s remaining position battles, including RB, backup QB, DT, field CB, and slot receiver

Predicting the winners of Notre Dame’s remaining position battles, including RB, backup QB, DT, field CB, and slot receiver

Notre Dame football is inching closer to the 2026 CFB season beginning. Who will be the winners of the final position battles? Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season with championship expectations under head coach Marcus Freeman, and a roster loaded with returning talent is a major reason why.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / TWSN / August 26
Notre Dame Will Break Major Drought in 2026

Notre Dame Will Break Major Drought in 2026

Despite remaining one of the most prestigious schools in college football, Notre Dame has been trophy hunting for decades now. You can talk about them winning the College Football Playoff this year, and there’s a very real case for this year to be their best chance for them this century, but that’s not the longest drought in South Bend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 18
How Notre Dame is replacing Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

How Notre Dame is replacing first-round running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

It's a massive blow to lose both of their top running backs.

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test
How many teams in 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?
The 'College football color teams' quiz
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 13
Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

A year ago, the Irish recovered from an early loss and finished 10-2, only to miss the College Football Playoff.

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

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.

Popular Quizzes

Can you name the last quarterback each NFL team selected in the first round of the NFL Draft?

Can you name every No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft?

Can you name every NCAA football national champion since 1950?

Can you name every NBA franchise leader in single-season triple-doubles?

Can you name the rookie quarterbacks with the most passing touchdowns in a season for each NFL franchise?

Can you name every NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year since the 1997 season?

Today's Latest News

Bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season

Big Ten provides statement on controversial Michigan-Western Michigan ending, but it's insufficient

Pete Crow-Armstrong makes Cubs, MLB history by joining 40-HR club

NASCAR Cook Out Southern 500 takeaways: Christopher Bell breaks through for first 2026 win at Darlington

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell signs contract extension, but does it provide him enough time to help renegotiate CBA with NFLPA?

Premier League roundup: Biggest stories from Matchday 3

Three biggest takeaways from Week 1 of college football

Consistency is key for coach Pascal Jansen's jumbled but promising NYCFC