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Notre Dame's Player Leadership Is Clearly Defined In 2026

Entering many college football seasons, fans of teams ask themselves the following question. Who will be the leaders of this football team? No team can have ultimate success without solid player leadership that defines and protects the program culture while also making big plays on the field.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 25

Notre Dame Football in Week 0: Should It Happen More Often?

College football gets underway this weekend with a semi-decent Week 0 slate. Virginia taking on NC State is probably the best matchup of the weekend, while longtime Notre Dame rival USC takes on San Jose State, the team that replaced the Fighting Irish on its schedule this season.

Former Notre Dame Star Lands Interim Head Coaching Role After Being Forced to End NFL Career at 30

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish and NFL linebacker Jaylon Smith has been named interim head coach at Fort Wayne North Side High School. Smith returns to his hometown, where he attended Bishop Luers High School before he began his NFL career.

Expectations for Notre Dame Football in Week 3 vs Michigan State

We've looked at the first two games on Notre Dame's schedule (Wisconsin and Rice) and today, are moving on to Week 3 when Michigan State rolls into South Bend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 23

Overreacting to Marcus Freeman's Body Language as Fall Camp Winds Down

It wasn't so much what Marcus Freeman said during his media availability that had the Notre Dame faithful talking over the weekend, but rather how he said it.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22

Notre Dame stands firm: Too late to add eligible 2022 players

Notre Dame will not pursue players from the 2022 recruiting class who gained potential fifth-year eligibility through recent court rulings, head coach Marcus Freeman said on Friday.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / August 21

Marcus Freeman makes it clear which true freshmen that he expects to help Notre Dame the most in 2026

Which Notre Dame true freshmen will have a role in 2026? HC Marcus Freeman made the potential contributors very clear. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman

C.J. Carr News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 20

CJ Carr Has the Hype - Now Notre Dame Needs Him to Deliver

Ever since Marcus Freeman was hired to replace Brian Kelly as Notre Dame's head coach in December of 2021, it has been building towards this. Notre Dame took an initial step back when Freeman started 0-3 as a head coach, only to take a massive step forward in hunting down its first national championship since the 1988 season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / HerSportsNation / August 20

When Caitlin Clark revealed the one feeling that kept her from choosing Notre Dame

Today, Caitlin Clark has become synonymous with the Indiana Fever. The player has been with the team for her whole professional career. However, one decision made her who she is today.

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

Expectations for Notre Dame Football in Week 2 vs Rice

Today we continue a game-by-game look at Notre Dame's 2026 schedule and expectations for each contest as we move to Week 2, the home opener, against Rice.

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

Welcome to Notre Dame's Modern Golden Age

Notre Dame is a unique place. Unlike most "blue blood" football schools, football has never been king in South Bend. The administration and the football program haven't always been on the same page regarding the needs of the program in order to consistently compete at the top of the sport.

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?

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Paul Finebaum News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 18

Paul Finebaum Names Top-10 College Football Team That's Underrated

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have long been one of the powers in college football. However, the team has not won a national championship in nearly 40 years.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 17

CJ Carr is the Preseason Heisman Trophy Favorite. Should He Be?

Notre Dame hasn't had a Heisman Trophy winner since wide receiver Tim Brown won it back in 1987, but the main sportsbooks have Irish quarterback CJ Carr as the one to end the program's streak.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 13

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.

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Marcus Freeman News / EssentiallySports / August 13

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Receives $20M Donation From Alum With Major Naming Rights Attached

A university can leave a lasting impact on a student, and one Notre Dame alumnus just proved it in a massive way. A $20 million gift is bringing a permanent new touch to Notre Dame Stadium, with the donor’s name now attached to two of its most recognizable game-day spaces.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 6

An annual Notre Dame-Texas game would be great for college football

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have one of the biggest brands in sports, let alone in college football. The same can be said for the Texas Longhorns. Wouldn't it be great to seem them play each other every year?

Steve Sarkisian, Texas get massive eligibility win

Seven teams that can actually win the College Football Playoff National Championship

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Notre Dame, USC announce major news about their rivalry game

The break in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry game will ultimately be short-lived. Both schools announced Monday that their annual football rivalry will resume in 2030.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 3

Notre Dame, USC announce renewal of storied rivalry

One of the best rivalries in college football is set to be renewed.

Arch Manning's famous last name could be a double-edged sword

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

Group of Six coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

Big 12 coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

Four college football teams entering a national title-or-bust season

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 30

ESPN Accuses Notre Dame Of Violating Tradition With Football Uniform Patches

Few college football programs, if any, bask in more tradition than the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. But even Notre Dame can't say no to money. Notre Dame announced this week that SoFi will serve as the official jersey patch sponsor for the South Bend, Indiana football program.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 30

5 Greatest Wide Receivers in Notre Dame Football History

Notre Dame’s list of five greatest receivers in school history is a tale of two versions. Three-fifths of the list is made up of statistical superstars, some of the highest-slotting players in the Notre Dame receiving record books crack the top five.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 27

Notre Dame beats out Oregon, Texas A&M for five-star EDGE Darieon Prescott

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are still over two years away from welcoming in their 2028 recruiting class. Marcus Freeman and the Irish are already putting together a class that could end up generating some massive buzz, though.

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave

Alabama's NFL pipeline led four-star LB Tysir Young to commit early

Two SEC coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

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