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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.

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Notre Dame football’s 2028 recruiting class already has 5 early defensive standouts on the board that could fight for elite status

Early favorites on the 2028 Notre Dame recruiting board include a couple of elite pass rushers, a dynamic LB, and the next Leonard Moore. The Notre Dame

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Notre Dame's Leonard Moore Is Every Wide Receiver's Nightmare

Every NFL team wants a true shutdown corner who can erase and entire side of the field, and eliminate the opposing offense's No. 1 receiver. Any team that doesn't already have one will be clamoring to get Notre Dame's Leonard Moore at the top of the 2027 NFL Draft.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 13

Notre Dame True Freshman Who Will Make Biggest Impact in 2026

Notre Dame has long as long of history as anyone at producing great tight ends and it certainly appears the next great one might be on campus. Ian Premer was a five-star tight end in this past recruiting cycle that stunned many when he chose Notre Dame over longtime favorite Kansas State last summer.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 13

Notre Dame offensive line wild card could shake up the starting lineup heading into the 2026 college football season

Notre Dame football is expected to have a tremendous offensive line heading into 2026. There is a wildcard up front to keep a close eye on. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season with one of the most talented offenses head coach Marcus Freeman and offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock have assembled.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / July 12

Watch: Notre Dame Pitcher Jack Radel | 2026 MLB Draft

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

Notre Dame Lands Must-Get Linebacker Roman Igwebuike

Notre Dame landed a commitment from arguably its most important remaining recruit for 2027 on Saturday when linebacker Roman Igwebuike announced his intentions to play for the Fighting Irish.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 11

Predicting the next 5 Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing versatile LB Roman Igwebuike

Notre Dame landed a commitment from Chicagoland LB Roman Igwebuike on Saturday. Who could be next for the Fighting Irish? Notre Dame football landed a massive commitment on Saturday from 2027 Chicago (Ill.) Mount Carmel linebacker Roman Igwebuike.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 11

Notre Dame football just closed the deal with the most important remaining target for their elite 2027 recruiting class

Notre Dame just landed an outstanding 2027 recruit from their backyard. It was an important close from HC Marcus Freeman and staff. Notre Dame football

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 10

In-Depth Look at How ESPN FPI Sees Notre Dame for 2026 Season

It doesn't take a college football expert to figure out that Notre Dame will enter 2026 as a favorite to win the national championship. Head coach Marcus

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 10

Notre Dame football zeroes in on a pair of local targets to address 2028 recruiting needs and a 2027 misstep

There are a couple of local 2028 recruiting targets that I have become massive priorities for Notre Dame football and the Irish staff. Notre Dame football

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / BodyBuildingBros / July 10

Notre Dame women’s basketball team focuses on strength conditioning

With the offseason in full swing, the Notre Dame women’s basketball team is focusing on strength training ahead of another championship chase. They are set to open the 2026-27 season against Villanova.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Draft Nation / July 9

2027 NFL Prospect Profile: Notre Dame Cornerback Leonard Moore

Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore may only be entering his junior season, but many NFL scouts already believe he could be the best cornerback in college football by the time the 2027 NFL Draft arrives.

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

Notre Dame Fighting Irish 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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College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

What could hold Notre Dame football back from winning a national championship heading into the 2026 season?

What are the potential pitfalls for Notre Dame’s national title hopes in 2026? There are several potential hurdles to watch. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season as one of the top national championship contenders, and for good reason.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Notre Dame’s 2027 recruiting finish has an extremely important layer to reclaim a proven Fighting Irish pipeline

Notre Dame is hoping for a couple of important pieces of recruiting news in the next few weeks. The long-term implications are high. Notre Dame football is the firm leader for 2027 Chicagoland Stars linebacker Roman Igwebuike and defensive tackle Brayden Parks, two top defensive recruits from the program’s backyard.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / July 2