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Josh Pate Makes Bold Notre Dame Claim Ahead of 2026 College Football Season

re Dame opens the 2026 season at No. 5 in the preseason coaches poll. The Fighting Irish went 10-2 last fall, missed the College Football Playoff by one spot and then withdrew from bowl consideration.

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Notre Dame Extends Scholarship Offer to Tennessee Star with Incredible Name

While Notre Dame has pretty much put a bow on recruiting for the 2027 cycle outside of a few potential late flip candidates, its focus has largely shifted to 2028.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 11

Expectations for Notre Dame Football in Week 1 vs Wisconsin

Plenty has been said about Notre Dame's schedule in 2026, as despite having the likes of BYU and Miami on it, seemingly lacks much of a challenge in the first half of the year.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Notre Dame football’s running back room has 2 wild cards who are crashing the party already in fall camp

Who will be leading the Notre Dame running game in 2026? There are a couple of wildcards emerging in Fall camp already. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish enter the 2026 season without Jeremiyah Love or Jadarian Price in the running back room, but head coach Marcus Freeman’s squad still has plenty of talent at the position.

Devin Fitz-Gerald News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 9

Notre Dame Freshman Devin Fitzgerald Misses Practice for Best Possible Reason

Notre Dame freshman Devin Fitzgerald enrolled early this past winter and participated in spring practice with the Fighting Irish, something a good number of incoming recruits do these days.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 9

Notre Dame's First Practice Reveals an Elite Roster — and Some Questions

Finally, after what has felt like an eternity, Notre Dame Football is officially back. After all of the frustration, angst, and anger over how the 2025 campaign ended, the Irish are now full steam ahead on the "leave no doubt" tour.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Former Notre Dame standout just got another chance to extend his unlikely NFL journey

A former Notre Dame standout and captain had his NFL career in jeopardy. He just got another chance to extend it. Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Sam Mustipher received a somewhat surprising opportunity this week when the Jacksonville Jaguars signed the soon-to-be 30-year-old to their roster.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Notre Dame football has a defensive wildcard that could crash the party in College Football’s best secondary group

Notre Dame football is expected to have the best secondary in CFB heading into the 2026 season. There is a young wildcard to know. Notre Dame football enters 2026 fall camp with one of the best overall secondaries in college football.

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

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Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Notre Dame football Fall camp roster reveals key weight changes, physical transformations for Marcus Freeman’s 2026 squad

Notre Dame kicks off Fall camp on Thursday. The 2026 Fighting Irish squad has several players who have made massive transformations. Notre Dame football is officially back.

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 / 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 / A to Z Sports / August 3

Notre Dame Fall camp preview: Biggest questions that the Fighting Irish defensive line needs to answer

The Notre Dame defensive line looks extremely promising entering fall camp. There are several things to watch over the next couple of weeks. Heading into the 2026 college football season, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are expected to field one of the best defenses in the country.

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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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.

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

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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

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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

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Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 8

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

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

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one of the most historic and iconic brands in college sports. The Green Bay Packers are one of the most iconic brands in all of sports, but especially in the NFL.

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