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Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman announces that 5 players are unavailable for the Fighting Irish heading into Fall camp

Notre Dame football opens up Fall camp on Thursday. Head coach Marcus Freeman announces that 5 players are officially out. Notre Dame football opens fall camp on Thursday, and head coach Marcus Freeman addressed the media Tuesday with key injury updates for the Fighting Irish heading into the 2026 college football season.

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Freeman, Fighting Irish focus on opener, not CFP

After missing the College Football Playoff at the end of last season, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now, and that starts with the Fighting Irish's opener on Sept.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Marcus Freeman’s fall camp press conference reveals why Notre Dame’s September struggles could end in 2026

Notre Dame football has had a lot of struggles in September the last few years. HC Marcus Freeman answers why 2026 is different. Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman addressed the media ahead of Thursday’s fall camp opener, and one topic stood out above the rest: the Fighting Irish’s well-documented September struggles.

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

Notre Dame Thoughts as 2026 Coaches Poll Preseason Rankings Released

As expected, Notre Dame will enter the 2026 football season as a top-five team, officially, as the Preseason AFCA Coaches Poll was released on Tuesday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Notre Dame Fall camp preview: Linebacker room brings elite upside, but some injury and usage question marks

The Notre Dame linebacker room has a chance to be elite heading into the 2026 CFB season. What questions still need answering? Notre Dame football opens fall camp on Aug.

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 / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 3

Notre Dame Gets Good News for Series with Blueblood Program

As Notre Dame prepares for a 2026 season that will hopefully be one to remember, eyes of college football fans have had no choice recently but look a bit to the future.

C.J. Carr News / A to Z Sports / July 31

Grok simulates CJ Carr’s year two breakthrough and the top 8 Notre Dame pass catchers during the 2026 CFB season

Just how good will Notre Dame’s passing attack be going into the 2026 CFB season? Grok gave some early projections for the Irish. Heading into the 2026 college football season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are expected to be one of the best overall teams in the country.

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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 29

Notre Dame Adds Jersey Sponsor in Latest Sign of College Football's Changing Landscape

Nothing generates discussion in Notre Dame circles quite like any change to the traditions of the football program. With that in mind, the debate has been

Notre Dame Finally Beats Ohio State at Something Regarding Football

Notre Dame beat Ohio State in a pair of gridiron classics in back-to-back years, back in 1935 and 1936. But it's been until then that Notre Dame has beaten Ohio State on the actual playing field, losing each of the last seven meetings between the blueblood programs.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Notre Dame football 2028 recruiting: Early running back targets to know for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff

Notre Dame has been recruiting the running back position at an outstanding level recently. That should continue in the 2028 class. Notre Dame football has recruited and developed the running back position as well as just about anybody in college football in recent years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Notre Dame commit Jackson Vaughn makes a unique change ahead of his senior season, and it only helps the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame EDGE commit Jackson Vaughn just made an interesting decision ahead of his senior season. It is good news for the Irish. Notre Dame football 2027 EDGE commit Jackson Vaughn has made a significant move in his prep career, transferring from Bergen Catholic to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

College Football's No. 5 EDGE Recruit Makes Decision That Shakes Up Two National Powers

Four-star defensive end Darieon Prescott has just ended a battle between three of the strongest powers on the recruiting trail this summer. Prescott committed to Notre Dame on Monday, choosing the Fighting Irish over Oregon and Texas A&M.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 28

Notre Dame Goes Against Tradition With Jersey Patch Announcement

Notre Dame is getting a jersey sponsor. The Fighting Irish, who have arguably the richest - and most conservative - history in college football, will be changing their classic college football uniforms to feature a jersey patch from SoFi.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 22

Marcus Freeman shares update about Notre Dame future amid NFL rumors

Freeman has been linked to interest from NFL teams.

Five NFL coaches with hottest seats entering 2026 season

Georgia HC Kirby Smart remains confident in QB Gunner Stockton: 'His best play was in the biggest moments'

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EasySportz / July 18

Marcus Freeman Locks Notre Dame To Win Every Game

Notre Dame football hit New York City for day two of its media blitz. The event ran like a well-oiled machine from start to finish. Head coach Marcus Freeman set the tone immediately with bold declarations.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EasySportz / July 16

Notre Dame Rosters Youth Movement Amid Championship Hopes

Notre Dame will field one of the youngest teams in the entire country. It’s a wild mix because the Irish are still favorites to win the national championship.

Brian Kelly News / Yardbarker / July 14

Brian Kelly not counting out a return to college football

In a recent interview with "The Independent," Kelly didn't sound closed off to the idea of coaching again.

Ole Miss considering suing two former players who followed Lane Kiffin to LSU

Miami paid big money to win QB Darian Mensah in the transfer portal

Louisville lands former Tennessee commitment in four-star DL Kadin Fife

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 14

Brian Kelly Announces He's '100 Percent' Supporting Notre Dame Football

Having left LSU on some fairly bad terms last year, longtime college football head coach Brian Kelly has apparently regained a fondness for another team he left in a slightly better place: Notre Dame.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 8

Why Notre Dame, Oregon are likely to be in CFP national championship

Plenty of teams enter the 2026 season with College Football Playoff aspirations, but two programs separate themselves from the pack in a way that points toward a head-to-head game in Las Vegas on Jan.

Notre Dame pays homage to Green Bay Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

Deion Sanders is patient in the NIL era but he's expecting Colorado to win in 2026

Former Florida HC Billy Napier pinpoints what went wrong with Gators

Big 12 commissioner eying another round of College Football Playoff expansion

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Leonard Moore News / Yardbarker / June 25