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Early predictions for 2027 Notre Dame defensive recruiting targets who could land with HC Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish

Early predictions for 2027 Notre Dame defensive recruiting targets who could land with HC Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are riding a lot of momentum after winning five straight games. They also just defeated the USC Trojans this past weekend, a massive accomplishment to beat your biggest rival, especially in your home stadium.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 23
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 23
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 23
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21
Why Marcus Freeman’s Job Rumors Are Actually Good for Notre Dame

Why Marcus Freeman’s Job Rumors Are Actually Good for Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman is a top name that other schools are targeting. Penn State, Florida, and almost certainly others will kick the tires. In the midst of Notre

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21
How Notre Dame Has Made the Seemingly Impossible Look Easy in 2025

How Notre Dame Has Made the Seemingly Impossible Look Easy in 2025

It wasn't all that long ago that Notre Dame was a long shot to make the College Football Playoff. And by long shot, I mean more like an almost no-shot.

Marcus Freeman News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 21
Notre Dame joining a football conference? Marcus Freeman doesn't hold back

Notre Dame joining a football conference? Marcus Freeman doesn't hold back

Notre Dame remains college football’s most famous independent program, but that could change in the future if joining a conference becomes more lucrative, head coach Marcus Freeman has said in recent comments.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love Put Marcus Freeman in Awkward Situation

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love Put Marcus Freeman in Awkward Situation

Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love had a lot to celebrate Saturday, when the Fighting Irish bested rival USC 34-24, and moved to 5-2 on the season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21
Notre Dame Football: The Sad Reality About USC Rivalry

Notre Dame Football: The Sad Reality About USC Rivalry

Notre Dame bested USC this past weekend, 34-24, and moved to 5-2 on the 2025 season. The Fighting Irish get a week off before returning to the field at Boston College, and starting the stretch run of the year that they hope results in another College Football Playoff appearance.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 21
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 21
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 21
Notre Dame HC wants to see renewal of an old rivalry

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman wants to see renewal of an old rivalry

Freeman just came out on the winning end of a rivalry game against the USC Trojans, and he wants another one.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 19
Notre Dame’s Defense Shines in Statement Win Over USC

Notre Dame’s Defense Shines in Statement Win Over USC

Notre Dame's defense is making an incredible turnaround. Early September feels like a lifetime ago following another stellar performance against the high-powered USC attack.

Dan Patrick News / Yardbarker / October 18
The end of an era: USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry nears final chapter

The end of an era: USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry nears final chapter

One of college football’s most storied and heated rivalries is nearing a dramatic — and possibly final — conclusion.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / October 17
Former Notre Dame 2-Time All-American Dies Suddenly at 62

Former Notre Dame 2-Time All-American Dies Suddenly at 62

The sports world mourns the loss of former Notre Dame All-American offensive lineman and University of San Francisco athletic director Larry Williams, who died at 62 years old on Thursday morning.

Colin Cowherd News / Gridiron Heroics / October 16
'USC Doesn’t Need Notre Dame': Colin Cowherd Says Historic Rivalry Is Now a One-Sided Burden

'USC Doesn’t Need Notre Dame': Colin Cowherd Says Historic Rivalry Is Now a One-Sided Burden

The relationship between USC and Notre Dame has shifted. What once stood as college football’s premier intersectional rivalry now looks more like an unequal arrangement, at least according to Fox Sports personality Colin Cowherd.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Notre Dame Predicted to Land 4-Star WR Over Heated Rival

Notre Dame Predicted to Land 4-Star WR Over Heated Rival

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish started the 2025 season 0-2, with losses to the Miami Hurricanes and Texas A&M Aggies. After four straight wins, though, Marcus Freeman's squad is No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 15
USC vs. Notre Dame prediction, odds: Where experts see an edge

USC vs. Notre Dame prediction, odds: Where experts see an edge

Experts reveal their prediction and betting preference as USC visits Notre Dame in one of college football’s historic rivalry games as Week 8 action kicks off.

Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / October 14
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college RB

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college football RB

Jeremiyah Love is a high-profile running back. Playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will do that for you.  

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