Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 4

No. 1 Miami Faces Notre Dame In Game That Could Reshape College Football Playoff Race

Miami entered the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season at No. 1, placing the Hurricanes ahead of Georgia, Utah and Indiana. That position reflects an impressive 8-0 start and gives Miami a clear opportunity to compete for the national championship.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Lindy's Sports / November 4

Notre Dame Fighting Irish shouldn't make College Football Playoff if they lose to Miami

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish failed to make the College Football Playoffs a year ago due to their two losses. Notre Dame already lost to the BYU Cougars and now hosts the Miami Hurricanes in a pivotal game on Saturday.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 4

College Football Playoff Bubble Watch: SEC Strength, Notre Dame's Concern Headline First Rankings

The first edition of the College Football Playoff selection committee’s top 25 rankings is always an intriguing exercise. The initial release provides a window into what the committee could value this season and how it shapes the rest of the schedule.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / November 4

Best bets for Miami-Notre Dame: All the keys to star-studded matchup in South Bend

Let's find the best betting angle for the Hurricanes and Irish in a game with massive CFP implications.

Notre Dame No. 11, Kentucky No. 6 in First CFP Rankings

The College Football Playoff committee released its first rankings of the season on Wednesday, placing the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 4

Kirk Herbstreit Surprised by Historic College Football Powerhouse’s CFP Ranking

Kirk Herbstreit called Notre Dame’s No. 11 spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings the biggest surprise of the release, and the ESPN analyst says Saturday’s game against top-ranked Miami will decide where the Irish land.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 4

Notre Dame Gets a Clear Message From College Football Playoff Committee

The first College Football Playoff rankings came out on Tuesday night and a clear message was sent to Notre Dame: win out, or else. Forget the "what if this" or "what if that" regarding the rankings.

Notre Dame Ranked No. 11 in First CFP Rankings Before Hosting Miami

Notre Dame is No. 11 in the College Football Playoff selection committee’s first ranking, seven spots below its place in this week’s AP poll. The 7-1 Fighting Irish host No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 3

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

Notre Dame had better beat No. 1 Miami on Saturday night.

3 big questions raised by the first College Football Playoff rankings

How to watch college football Super Six Saturday's massive top-25 slate

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Tuesday’s College Football Playoff Rankings Are Bad News for Notre Dame

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season have given Notre Dame an immediate challenge, with the selection committee placing the Fighting Irish at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / November 3

College Football Playoff Committee Facing Backlash For Disrespecting Notre Dame

The College Football Playoff rankings are officially out, and to the surprise of absolutely no one, the selection committee ruffled some feathers Tuesday night.

Paul Finebaum News / The Spun / November 3

Paul Finebaum Warns Notre Dame Ahead Of College Football Playoff Rankings

There’s a lot riding on Saturday’s primetime game between Miami and Notre Dame — especially for the Irish, says ESPN‘s Paul Finebaum. With the two CFB powers set to meet in South Bend this weekend, the result will likely have major playoff implications.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 3

Rece Davis Predicts Notre Dame Playoff Problem Ahead of Top-5 Miami Showdown

Notre Dame could find itself in the same College Football Playoff predicament that ended its 2025 season if it can’t beat No. 1 Miami on Saturday, according to ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 2

How Notre Dame's Offense Can Excel Against Miami

It's very rare in a football season to have multiple chances to impress in the national spotlight game of the week with everything to gain, everything to lose, and everyone watching.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Notre Dame set to host massive recruiting weekend for Miami showdown, with several elite 2028 prospects expected in South Bend

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are hosting a long list of impressive recruits against Miami. Who will be on campus? Marcus Freeman has an opportunity to make the November 7 matchup with Miami about much more than the result on the field.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Catholics vs. Convicts: The history behind Notre Dame-Miami and why the 2026 showdown could be a defining moment for Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame and Miami will restore their historic rivalry on Saturday in South Bend. There is a lot on the line for head coach Marcus Freeman. There are plenty of great rivalries in college football, but few carry the history, bitterness, and national championship implications of Notre Dame and Miami.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 2

Miami Is Beatable, But Is Notre Dame Able To Deliver The Loss?

Finally, the game everyone has had circled for an entire calendar year is upon us. This Saturday in South Bend, with ESPN GameDay present, the country will witness a top-five matchup between Notre Dame and Miami.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 2

Notre Dame Has One Clear Advantage Over Miami in Massive Showdown

Saturday night's showdown between Notre Dame and Miami is one of the most anticipated games on the college football schedule this entire year. It's two powerhouse programs with rich histories that are battling for College Football Playoff positioning as the regular season enters its final month.

Paul Finebaum News / EssentiallySports / November 2

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum Says Notre Dame Has ‘No Business’ Making College Football Playoffs

Notre Dame is 7-1 and ranked No. 4, but Paul Finebaum isn’t buying it. On Sunday’s The Matt Barrie Show, the ESPN and SEC Network host said the Fighting Irish have “no business” in the College Football Playoff unless they win at least one important game, namely, the Saturday night game in South Bend when No.

College Basketball News / EasySportz / November 1

NOTRE DAME STEALS THE SHOW IN ROME — THE FIGHTING IRISH PULL OFF A THRILLING COMEBACK TO OPEN THE SEASON!

Notre Dame just gave college basketball fans an early reminder that this team isn’t going to go down without a fight. The Fighting Irish opened their 2026-27 season in spectacular fashion Sunday, rallying from a second-half deficit to defeat Villanova 74-72 at the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / November 1

Coaches Poll Week 10: Miami, Notre Dame, Georgia, Ole Miss All Set Up

So the Coaches Poll went Coaches Poll, threw out all critical thinking, and went chalk – team wins and moves up, team loses and moves down. But it all sets up for a whopper of an upcoming weekend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 4

College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index after Week 9

College football never stays predictable for long, and that's part of what makes every Saturday so much fun.

CFB Week 9 winners, losers: Wild Minnesota-Indiana kicker battle, Big Ten QB woes and more

Miami could be unanimous No.1 ahead of Notre Dames showdown

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Arch Manning's is sinking

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 27

Notre Dame vs Navy Prediction: How Fast Can the Irish Refocus?

The Notre Dame schedule is better than it gets credit for, the team is fantastic, and yet when it had the chance to flex its muscle and show just how good it was … (cue the sad trombone) womp, womp.