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Notre Dame Cornerback Cree Thomas Enters Transfer Portal: What It Means

Notre Dame's defense has taken not one, but two big blows via the transfer portal so far this week. First, it was defensive lineman Joshua Barnham on Tuesday, and on Friday, cornerback Cree Thomas announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.

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Watch: Notre Dame coach had words with ref after loss

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 3

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 3

Notre Dame Coach Micah Shrewsberry Explodes After Call Costs Irish

In case you were unaware or sleeping late Friday night, Notre Dame's men basketball team was finishing a west coast road trip and looking to sweep games at Stanford and California.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / January 3

4 NFL Teams Interested In Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman

If Marcus Freeman leaves Notre Dame in the next few years, there's a good chance he'll find himself coaching an NFL team. After Notre Dame missed out on the final at-large bid for the College Football Playoff, athletic director Pete Bevacqua made it clear that Freeman would receive an enhanced contract for the 2026 season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / January 3

Notre Dame's Shrewsberry reprimanded by ACC

The ACC has issued a public reprimand of Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry following an incident between Shrewsberry and an official at the end of the Fighting Irish's loss at California on Friday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / January 3

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Gets Another Big NFL Update

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman has been the most discussed college head coach on the NFL hiring radar in recent weeks, emerging as a prime candidate for several professional openings.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Ball Exclusives / January 3

Notre Dame HC Micah Shrewsberry charges at official after narrow loss

Following Friday night’s controversial 72-71 loss to Cal., Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry charged at referee Adam Flore. Both players and staff had to restrain him from reaching Flore.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4

Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry was livid Friday after the final buzzer sounded in his team’s dramatic loss to Cal. The Fighting Irish led the Golden Bears 71-68 with less than 10 seconds left at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 3

Watch: Cal's Dai Dai Ames Highlights vs. Notre Dame

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 3

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Cal Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Watch: Georgia Tech's Talayah Walker Highlights vs. Notre Dame

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 / A to Z Sports / December 31

Notre Dame football has had some mixed Transfer Portal results over the years - studs, duds, and biggest surprises

Over the years, Notre Dame football has had quite a few transfer portal success stories. Like every program, however, there are also going to be some misses along the way, and head coach Marcus Freeman’s squad has also had their fair share.

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 / 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.

Lincoln Riley 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

Ranking the head coaches ahead of CFP quarterfinal games

Paul Finebaum lays out the 'recipe' for No. 10 Miami to upset No. 2 Ohio State in Cotton Bowl

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

The 'Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year' quiz

Marcus Freeman 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'

Five most important NFL games outside playoff picture

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year' quiz

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.