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Notre Dame Passes Texas and Ohio State in ESPN Computer Rankings

Notre Dame made quick work of Purdue last week, beating the Boilermakers 49-10 in a game that probably wasn't as close as the final score indicated. Sure, it was "only Purdue" but dominance is dominance, and Notre Dame has done that for the vast majority of its four games to date.

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Notre Dame's top-ranked defense faces biggest test yet vs. UNC

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said the defense was "executing better" as it faces its biggest test yet against North Carolina on Saturday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 30

Notre Dame's Latest Playoff Projections Entering Week 5

Notre Dame is 4-0 with all of its goals still in front of it, as it heads to North Carolina this weekend. The Fighting Irish are yet to really be tested one-third of the way through the year, and hope to avoid that again this week as it enters as a roughly three-touchdown favorite.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Former Notre Dame All-American Receives Massive NFL News

Former Notre Dame All-American running back Audric Estimé has signed with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad. The Vikings announced the move Wednesday as part of a batch of practice-squad additions that also included running back Devin Neal, punter Johnny Hekker and two other players.

Quincy Porter News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 28

Notre Dame Suffers Major Blow as WR Is Out for the Season

Notre Dame was hoping to get major additions at wide receiver via the transfer portal for 2026, but one key part of that plan is officially done for the season, before his year ever got off the ground.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Notre Dame’s defense has a not so secret weapon that the Fighting Irish need to figure out a better plan for

Notre Dame’s defensive line is loaded with pass-rushing talent. How can defensive coordinator Chris Ash maximize his options when the stakes are highest?

C.J. Carr News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Notre Dame’s slot receiver issue has several potential fixes that CJ Carr and the Fighting Irish will need

The Fighting Irish offense has the makings of a potent unit. Can Notre Dame find the right personnel to unlock the middle of the field? Notre Dame football has the bones of a potent offense under head coach Marcus Freeman, offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, and star quarterback CJ Carr.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Notre Dame football has an easy decision to make with a potentially elite recruit right in their backyard

Chicago Brother Rice quarterback Sam Holcomb is just 6 games into his high school career. The early numbers and performance are hard to ignore. It isn’t every year that an elite quarterback prospect emerges right in Notre Dame’s backyard, but that appears to be the case in the 2030 recruiting class (let’s get crazy!).

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 28

Notre Dame football’s recruiting push for a 5-star flip candidate continues to get stronger by the week

Kaden Henderson is one of the best overall players in the 2027 recruiting class. What are Notre Dame’s chances of flipping the Texas A&M commit? Notre

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 27

Notre Dame's Offense Makes Strides In Purdue Pummeling

As Notre Dame collected its 14th win in a row by double digits, the 2026 Irish offense took some steps in the right direction in terms of searching for consistency.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 27

Notre Dame Fans Get a Rare, Truly Perfect Saturday

Saturday was about as perfect as perfect gets if you're a Notre Dame fan. Yes, the third-ranked Fighting Irish rolled to a 49-10 victory at Purdue, the 11th straight victory over the Boilermakers in the rivalry, but that was only part of the story.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 27

Notre Dame’s new offensive identity is off to a strong start – It’s real, but this is just the beginning

CJ Carr threw for 237 yards and 3 touchdowns against Purdue, but the WR room stealing the show is what has this offense looking like a genuine threat going forward.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 27

Notre Dame Sweeps September In Boilermaker Beatdown

Notre Dame's first in-season mission has been accomplished with flying colors. For the first time in Marcus Freeman's head coaching career, his team has made it through September undefeated.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 26

Notre Dame Gets Big Boost from Big Ten Foe on Saturday

On a day that Notre Dame routed Purdue, another one of its Big Ten foes from earlier in the season was busy making headlines. Remember all the way back to the evening of September 6, 2026?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 26

Notre Dame's Biggest Winners from Derailment of Purdue

Notre Dame's trip to Purdue went about as well as one could expect, with the Fighting Irish dominating the Boilermakers to the tune of a 49-10 victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Notre Dame Record-Setter Suddenly Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Notre Dame running back Audric Estimé is back on the open market after the New Orleans Saints waived him from injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, via the NFL transaction wire.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds: Opening point spread revealed

Notre Dame and Purdue will go head-to-head in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season, and the odds for the matchup have been revealed via Polymarket. The kickoff time and how to watch the game are also available.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 21

TRENDING: Former Notre Dame and ACC Quarterback Arrested

Former Notre Dame, Boston College and Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested over the weekend, as announced this morning on X. The arrest was

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Notre Dame Issues Emergency Alert After Gunfire Near Campus as Police Search for Suspect

Saturday night was billed as a classic college football showdown, but just minutes after kickoff, thousands of fans at Notre Dame Stadium watched the game take a backseat to real-time danger.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Named in Shocking NFL Rumor

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman has built something durable in South Bend, the kind of program that makes NFL front offices look twice even when the coach himself keeps saying he is not looking.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

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.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2

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

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

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.

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