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Notre Dame Sets Program Record with 2026 Recruiting Class

Notre Dame Sets Program Record with 2026 Recruiting Class

Notre Dame is bringing in a star-studded recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, with four five-star caliber players set to sign with the Fighting Irish on Wednesday, December 3, for National Signing Day.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 2
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 2
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 2
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 2
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 2
Notre Dame Now Plays The College Football Playoff Waiting Game

Notre Dame Now Plays The College Football Playoff Waiting Game

Notre Dame's 2025 regular-season body of work is complete. The Irish finished with a 10-2 record, in which they won each of the final 10 games of the year all by double digits.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 2
Why Notre Dame vs. Miami Is the Wrong College Football Playoff Debate

Why Notre Dame vs. Miami Is the Wrong College Football Playoff Debate

The College Football Postseason Invitational is drawing near as conference championship games will put the finishing touches on the 2025 regular season this weekend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 2
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 1
The Next Step For Notre Dame Under Marcus Freeman

The Next Step For Notre Dame Under Marcus Freeman

After Notre Dame's unfortunate 0-2 start to the 2025 season, the mission for the rest of the year became crystal clear. To have a chance to make the playoffs, the Irish needed to win 10 games in a row.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 30
Notre Dame Completes 10 Game Win Streak, But CFP Uncertainty Reigns

Notre Dame Completes 10 Game Win Streak, But CFP Uncertainty Reigns

This week had a very unique feel to it for the greater Notre Dame community. With the Notre Dame game starting so unusually late at night, the Irish faithful had two entire days' worth of games to watch and root for outcomes that would boost Notre Dame's CFP ranking.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / November 30
Former Notre Dame feel good story has morphed into one of the biggest unsung heroes for HC Marcus Freeman and the Irish 

Former Notre Dame feel good story has morphed into one of the biggest unsung heroes for HC Marcus Freeman and the Irish 

When you talk about Notre Dame football, most of the conversation tends to center around the stars on the team. Superstar running back Jeremiyah Love gets a bulk of the hype, as does redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 30
Notre Dame’s Nightmare Scenario: How Championship Weekend Could Derail the Irish

Notre Dame’s Nightmare Scenario: How Championship Weekend Could Derail the Irish

Notre Dame didn't get much of a challenge Saturday night at Stanford, jumping out to a 35-0 lead before cruising to a 49-20 victory over the Cardinal. The win gives Notre Dame a final record of 10-2 on the 2025 regular season, as it now awaits conference championship weekend next weekend, and its postseason fate that will be announced next Sunday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 30
2025 Bowl Projections after Week 14: Alabama, Notre Dame, Virginia Rising in Playoff Field

2025 Bowl Projections after Week 14: Alabama, Notre Dame, Virginia Rising in Playoff Field

College football’s Week 14 schedule produced several results that significantly altered the projected playoff field and bowl projections following Friday and Saturday’s action.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 30
Notre Dame Obliterates Stanford: 3 Takeaways from the Irish’s 10th Win

Notre Dame Obliterates Stanford: 3 Takeaways from the Irish’s 10th Win

Notre Dame scored touchdowns on five of its first six possessions Saturday at Stanford, taking a 35-3 lead to halftime and making quick work of the Cardinal.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 30
Full-Circle Moment: Son of Notre Dame Legend Tosses TD vs. Irish

Full-Circle Moment: Son of Notre Dame Legend Tosses TD vs. Irish

When you look at Notre Dame's football roster you see last names of football stars from yesteryear all over the place. The sons of NFL greats Jerome Bettis, Bryant Young, Plaxico Burress, and plenty of others now wear blue and gold.

Marcus Freeman News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 30
Marcus Freeman Explains Why Notre Dame Deserves a College Football Playoff Spot

Marcus Freeman Explains Why Notre Dame Deserves a College Football Playoff Spot

It was more quick work by Notre Dame on Saturday night as it jumped out to a 28-0 first-half lead at Stanford before hitting cruise control and beating the Cardinal 49-20.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / November 29
College Football Playoff Committee Facing Tough Notre Dame Decision

College Football Playoff Committee Facing Tough Notre Dame Decision

We're not even all the way through this college football Saturday and it's already looking like the Playoff committee has a lot it's going to have to deal with.

Big 12 Commissioner Makes Case for BYU Cougars to Surpass Notre Dame Fighting Irish in CFP Rankings

Big 12 Commissioner Makes Case for BYU Cougars to Surpass Notre Dame Fighting Irish in CFP Rankings

The BYU Cougars are one of the programs looking for a spot in the College Football Playoff, and Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has been seeing the conference take a massive step in the right direction.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / November 27
Several things that Notre Dame fans should be most thankful for with this Fighting Irish program under HC Marcus Freeman

Several things that Notre Dame fans should be most thankful for with this Fighting Irish program under HC Marcus Freeman

There’s no better day than today to think about all the things you are thankful for. When it comes to Notre Dame football, the program has come a long way over the past several years under head coach Marcus Freeman.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 24
Experts debate Miami vs. Notre Dame in College Football Playoff rankings

Experts debate Miami vs. Notre Dame in College Football Playoff rankings

As the 2025 college football regular season winds down, the CFP Selection Committee is gearing up for one burning debate this time around: Notre Dame vs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 18
NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise, including Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love 

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise, including Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love 

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.  From a Notre Dame running back to a Toledo defensive back, here are five players we're tracking.

49ers bolster critical position in 2026 NFL mock draft
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Is CJ Carr The Answer To The Las Vegas Raiders’ QB Woes?
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Pat Narduzzi News / Yardbarker / November 16
Pat Narduzzi's comments make Pitt's loss to Notre Dame worse

Pat Narduzzi's comments just add embarrassment to Pitt's loss to Notre Dame

Pitt did not lose because of Narduzzi's comments. But what those comments did was just add another layer of embarrassment to the lopsided defeat

Marcus Freeman blew off Pat Narduzzi after Notre Dame’s win
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman linked to prominent NFL job in wake of Bill Belichick news
College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season
The 'Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year' quiz
Internet reacts to Hannah Hidalgo's unbelievable 16-steal game

Internet reacts to Hannah Hidalgo's unbelievable 16-steal game

Hannah Hidalgo was out there playing on easy mode during Wednesday’s game.

No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo sets multiple records in historic performance
25 women's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26
The 'Women's Division I college basketball coaching wins leaders' quiz
Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / November 12
Visit to Notre Dame ends with four-star safety Khalil Terry committing to Fighting Irish

Visit to Notre Dame ends with four-star safety Khalil Terry committing to Fighting Irish

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is building something special with his 2027 class.

The 25 greatest players in Pac-12 football history 
The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

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