Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football Talk / July 8

First Look: Notre Dame reveals Shamrock Series uniform for 2026 opener vs. Wisconsin at Lambeau Field

The Irish will bring a Packers-inspired look to Lambeau Field as the venue hosts just its third college football game ever.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 8

Notre Dame Has a New Role in 2026: National Championship Favorite

Notre Dame Football always has a target on its back. Whether the team is expected to be a contender or have a down year, the Irish get everyone's best shot.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Notre Dame football is predicted to land a developmental 2028 recruiting target with some massive overall upside

Notre Dame is predicted to land an intriguing 2028 recruiting target. His background is eerily similar to some past Irish victories. Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman are nearing the finish line with the 2027 recruiting class, and the 2028 cycle is already coming into focus.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Notre Dame football and the 2028 recruiting class: Why the Fighting Irish must prioritize Chicago and Illinois talent

The city of Chicago is going to be massive for Notre Dame’s 2028 recruiting class. They must keep the top talent at home. Notre Dame football recruiting in the 2028 class could hinge on how well head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish tap into the talent-rich city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 7

Pete Bevacqua Fumbles Notre Dame Position on 24-Team Playoff

In an interview with The Athletic in May, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua advocated for a 24-team CFP system. Highlighting the consistent growth

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

What could hold Notre Dame football back from winning a national championship heading into the 2026 season?

What are the potential pitfalls for Notre Dame’s national title hopes in 2026? There are several potential hurdles to watch. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season as one of the top national championship contenders, and for good reason.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Notre Dame’s 2027 recruiting finish has an extremely important layer to reclaim a proven Fighting Irish pipeline

Notre Dame is hoping for a couple of important pieces of recruiting news in the next few weeks. The long-term implications are high. Notre Dame football is the firm leader for 2027 Chicagoland Stars linebacker Roman Igwebuike and defensive tackle Brayden Parks, two top defensive recruits from the program’s backyard.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

Notre Dame Recruit Zayden Gamble Puts Florida Schools on Notice

It's not that Notre Dame football hasn't had some success recruiting in the state of Florida all-time, but it hasn't exactly been a hot-bed of talent on the regular, either.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

This Could Be Notre Dame's New Offensive Style After Losing Its Star Running Backs

Notre Dame will field its most talented and deepest roster of the modern era in 2026. This is why the Irish are set to be a preseason top-five team and a top choice to win the title.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / July 2

Marcus Freeman's thoughts on his future with Notre Dame are extremely clear

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman is not hiding anything. And he knows what he wants his future to look like.

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

Notre Dame: Marcus Freeman ‘intrigued’ by NFL opportunity

Penn State scores biggest recruiting win of the young Matt Campbell era with four-star QB James Armstrong

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Notre Dame football fans shouldn’t panic over Trey Tagliaferri’s decommitment for 2028 quarterback recruiting

There have been some negative reactions about Notre Dame losing a commitment from 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri. Please stop. Notre Dame football lost

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

You don't often see the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the wrong side of a flip, and that's especailly true when the commitment has just happened.

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr just put the college football world on notice

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

2 Notre Dame veteran wildcards who could transform the Fighting Irish offense from great to elite in 2026

Notre Dame football should have a tremendous offense heading into the 2026 CFB season. Two wildcards could transform it. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season with national title expectations, and head coach Marcus Freeman has the roster to back it up.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Notre Dame football named among top spenders in high school recruiting as NIL era reshapes 2027 class landscape

Notre Dame football is fully embracing the NIL and pay-for-play landscapes. All Fighting Irish fans should be very excited about the growth. Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Notre Dame’s 2027 recruiting class features 4 players ranked far too low who could unlock an elite haul for Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame football has several 2027 recruits that are underrated right now. Which ones deserve a substantial rankings bump? Notre Dame football’s 2027 recruiting class is nearing the finish line, and the Fighting Irish hold 21 commitments that position them as a consensus top-3 class nationally.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Notre Dame 2028 recruiting wish list features defensive targets with tremendous upside, continued impact in New Jersey

The Notre Dame 2027 recruiting class is coming to a close. Who are the top 2028 defensive recruiting targets for the Fighting Irish? Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have built serious recruiting momentum over the last several cycles, and the 2027 class is already nearing completion.

C.J. Carr News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr Has Big Expectations for Former 5-Star Recruit

CJ Carr is entering his second season as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's starting quarterback. He was solid in 2025, completing 195-of-293 passes for 2,741 yards, 24 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 168.1 passer rating.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / June 29