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Top Notre Dame target will not be visiting for Michigan State, but the news offers a unique chance to upend the assumed leader

Notre Dame’s top 2028 running back recruiting target will not be visiting this weekend. But it could end up being some good news. While the attention is on the Michigan State Spartans coming to South Bend this weekend, Notre Dame football is also ready to host several top recruiting targets in the 2028 class.

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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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 15

Have Notre Dame's Expectations Already Changed? Let's Take a Closer Look

It's a stat that was so unbelievable that it was worth checking several times. It wasn't a stat related to Notre Dame's matchups against preseason ranked foes like BYU, Miami or SMU.

Notre Dame Weather Report for Michigan State Clash Revealed

Week 3 is upon us as No. 3 Notre Dame looks to keep things moving in the right direction with longtime rival Michigan State coming to town. Notre Dame is fresh off a 52-0 destruction of Rice, while Michigan State also enters 2-0, having beaten Toledo and Eastern Michigan to date.

How Texas’ Win Over Ohio State Impacts Notre Dame’s CFP Hopes

As was expected, Notre Dame routed Rice on Saturday, beating the Owls 52-0 in a game that could have been much worse if many starters played longer. For Notre Dame, its the second step of a 12-step process done, as the "Leave No Doubt" tour turns to Michigan State this week.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 12

Notre Dame Football Routs Rice: What Went Right and Wrong

As expected, Notre Dame didn't have much trouble with Rice on Saturday, routing the Owls 52-0. It was a game that Marcus Freeman and company could have picked a number in, with starting quarterback CJ Carr only playing one possession in the second half.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 12

Notre Dame Football: Is a Running Back Controversy Brewing?

For as impressive as Notre Dame's 52-0 win over Rice was on Saturday; it wasn't perfect. CJ Carr threw for 253 yards while completing 16 of 20 pass attempts and throwing four touchdown passes, which equaled his number of incompletions on the day.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 12

Notre Dame vs Rice: Biggest Numbers from the Irish Rout

It was a rout in South Bend to start the home schedule of the season as Notre Dame obliterated Rice, 52-0. Notre Dame started the scoring in just 14 seconds after a massive hit from safety Adon Shuler knocked the ball free, and Boubacar Traore scooped it up, giving the Fighting Irish an early lead.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 12

Notre Dame Dominates Rice in 52-0 Statement Win

The No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish continued their impressive start to the 2026 season Saturday, completely overwhelming Rice in a 52-0 shutout victory at Notre Dame Stadium.

Two Big Questions Notre Dame Must Answer vs Rice

Notre Dame is off to a 1-0 start after a 41-13, second-half-heavy beatdown of the Badgers at historic Lambeau Field. I think everyone in the Irish ecosystem is relieved to have all of the unknowns that come with the first game in the rearview mirror with a win in hand.

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

Notre Dame's 2026 Season Is A Marathon Not A Sprint

Now that some time has passed since Notre Dame's opener against Wisconsin, we can begin to settle in and take stock of exactly where this team is starting from as its 2026 journey begins.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / September 11

2027 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore

If your favorite team is looking to the 2027 NFL Draft to find the next superstar cornerback, they’re in luck, because Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore is the real deal.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / September 10

Notre Dame vs Rice Prediction: Can the Irish Hit the Curveball?

Notre Dame did just fine on its world tour of grievances. The Irish showed against Wisconsin just how focused they are on making a statement. After being ignored by the College Football Playoff committee last season, they’re going to try to crush everything in their path.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / September 7

NBC's College Football Halftime Show Faces Growing Criticism

NBC’s college football halftime show is facing growing criticism on social media. Notre Dame topped Wisconsin in NBC’s Sunday night game this weekend. The Fighting Irish got off to a good start, opening the season with an impressive victory.

Colin Cowherd News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Colin Cowherd Sounds Off on Notre Dame Following Wisconsin Win

Sports talk host Colin Cowherd wasted little time after Notre Dame’s season opener, arguing the Fighting Irish are only beginning to show what they can do.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Historic College Program Gets Almost Guaranteed Playoff Autobid After Missing Out Last Year

By leveraging its status as college football’s most lucrative independent program during multi-billion-dollar television negotiations, Notre Dame’s high-stakes snub from last year’s 12-team playoff directly sparked a permanent rule change.

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.

Five biggest questions for Week 1 of the college football season

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr opens as Heisman favorite along with Arch Manning

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Adon Shuler News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Remembering Don Shuler, the Notre Dame father and friend who touched everyone he met

Notre Dame football lost a member of the family recently. RIP Don Shuler, a man that the Fighting Irish will never forget. Losing a parent is never easy.

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

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

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.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

ESPN reveals 'College GameDay' kickoff details

The 'College football national champions' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

There is a plethora of intriguing matchups on the slate.

What the win over TCU really means for North Carolina

Between LSU and Clemson, which school is the real Death Valley?

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

The best fits for potential 2027 Power Four head coach openings

Why Arch Manning shouldn't be overwhelming favorite to go No. 1

Weekly Syllabus: LSU, SEC headed for Week 1 collision course

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 18

How Notre Dame is replacing Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

How Notre Dame is replacing first-round running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

It's a massive blow to lose both of their top running backs.

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

How many teams in 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 13

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

A year ago, the Irish recovered from an early loss and finished 10-2, only to miss the College Football Playoff.

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

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