Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Baseball Sweeps Top 20 Clemson in Weekend Series

Maybe a little bit of rest is all the Notre Dame baseball team needed. The Fighting Irish were supposed to play Central Michigan on Tuesday, which was later rescheduled for Wednesday, but Mother Nature didn't cooperate, and the game was never played.

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Notre Dame's Title Or Bust Campaign Is About To Begin

After a few months for the entire Notre Dame ecosystem to be able to process and work through the way the 2025 season ended, Irish football is back! After an emotional sendoff for Lou Holtz to begin the week, the Irish will end it as Lou Holtz would have wanted, getting back on the football field.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 21

Notre Dame Cruises Past Fairfield in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Notre Dame might not be the mecca of women's college basketball, but they sure are one of the better programs in the nation. The Irish advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight year on Saturday after blowing out Fairfield, 79-60.

College Basketball (W) News / Total Apex Sports / March 21

Hannah Hidalgo Puts on a Outstanding as Notre Dame Steamrolls Fairfield in NCAA Tournament Opener

Welcome to March. It’s that wonderfully chaotic time of year when brackets are busted, hearts are broken, and absolute superstars remind the rest of us exactly why they have that title.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / March 20

Mel Kiper Jr. makes exciting comparison for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love

Not only is Kiper high on Love, but he made a player-comp for him that will absolutely raise some eyebrows in a good way.

ESPN's Mel Kiper predicts Cowboys to take All-American LB in 2026 NFL Draft

Chicago Bears land this pass-rusher in Mel Kiper Jr’s latest mock draft

New trade scenario has Steelers sending big haul to Seahawks for a second first-round pick

Will Titans 'shock' NFL by making this first-round draft pick?

The 'NFL RB receiving-leaders' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 19

Notre Dame’s Season Just Got More Painful After First Four Results

We haven't even started the Round of 64, of the first actual round of the NCAA Tournament, and things have already started poorly for the ACC, which in turn, means a bad season for Notre Dame is looking even less impressive.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 18

Urban Meyer and Jerome Bettis Share Epic Lou Holtz Stories

The college football world lost a legend recently when Lou Holtz passed away at the age of 89. Holtz's funeral was held Monday on Notre Dame's campus, as many of the biggest names in the sport and those associated with Fighting Irish football were in attendance.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Predicting the Notre Dame defensive depth chart entering spring practice - Transfers solidify a talented defensive line

Notre Dame football is set to begin spring practice on Friday, and there is a lot of optimism for what head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish can accomplish heading into the 2026 college football season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / March 17

Titans take gamble in first round of Kiper's updated mock draft

Titans take gamble in first round of Mel Kiper's updated 2026 NFL mock draft

Momentum appears to be building toward the Tennessee Titans taking Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love with the fourth overall pick in April's 2026 NFL Draft.

Why predicted landing spot for Jeremiyah Love makes sense

NFL Draft intel: Miami’s Jaylen Waddle replacement, Fernando Mendoza’s big issue, Jets’ dilemma

Five biggest overpays of 2026 NFL free agency: Titans' spree comes with concern

Who had the greatest QB season for every NFL team?

The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / March 17

Why predicted landing spot for Jeremiyah Love makes sense

Love was a standout dual-threat running back at Notre Dame.

The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

The 'Most interceptions thrown in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Notre Dame set to get last shot this spring with 5-star recruiting target who has become a major priority for the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame football is off to a good start with its 2027 recruiting class, a group that has the potential to be another elite one under head coach Marcus Freeman.

Lou Holtz News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 16

Sights and Sounds from Lou Holtz’s Funeral at Notre Dame

Legendary college football coach Lou Holtz died earlier this month at the age of 89 and on Sunday night and Monday, had his memorial services held at the University of Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 16

Does Thad Matta’s Retirement at Butler Create a Ripple Effect for Notre Dame?

A great college basketball coach has decided to retire, and there is an outside chance it could affect Notre Dame. Thad Matta, the longtime coach at Butler, then Xavier, Ohio State, and then back at Butler again, announced his retirement on Monday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 16

Notre Dame Baseball Drops 2 of 3 to Louisville

Notre Dame baseball suffered its first setback of the season after losing two of three to Louisville. Before the series started, the Fighting Irish had won eight of their last nine games and hadn't lost back-to-back games in nearly a month.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 16

Notre Dame Women's Basketball Lands 6-Seed vs Fairfield in NCAA Tournament

In what has been a roller coaster ride of a season, the Notre Dame women's basketball team officially learned its NCAA Tournament seed on Sunday. The Fighting Irish are the No.

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

Why Notre Dame Linebackers Will Thrive In 2026

Notre Dame Football starts its 2026 campaign with very high expectations. The Irish are an early national title pick and have one of the leading Heisman candidates at the helm of the offense.

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

Marcus Freeman Has A Lot To Prove In Year Five Of Notre Dame Tenure

It feels like just yesterday Marcus Freeman was announced as Notre Dame's head coach. Irish fans remember well when he burst into the locker room and celebrated his promotion with his new team for the first time.

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

Notre Dame Football Makes the Cut for Star Chicago Catholic League Defender

Notre Dame has a solid start to its 2027 recruiting class and has especially done well at defensive back, landing three commitments to date. It appears to be the running for another, who happens to be one of the best in the entire Midwest this cycle.