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Notre Dame football rides 2027 recruiting momentum toward an early Fighting Irish legacy bump for the 2028 class

Notre Dame football just received another big commitment. This time it was an early win for the 2028 recruiting class. It ended up being a massive day in Notre Dame football recruiting on Monday when they earned a commitment from 2027 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 22

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing elite WR Julius Jones Jr.

Notre Dame landed a commitment from elite WR Julius Jones Jr. this week. Who will be the next 5 commitments for the Fighting Irish? Notre Dame football landed a massive commitment on Monday from elite 2027 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 22

Notre Dame football is predicted to land a versatile defender with Fighting Irish ties following a massive OV weekend

Notre Dame is trending with multiple top 2027 recruits following a big OV weekend. There could also be some good news for the 2028 class. Notre Dame football is fresh off another fantastic official visitor weekend.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 22

Latest Notre Dame recruiting intel following a pivotal OV weekend that featured multiple priority targets and an underrated DL

Notre Dame just wrapped another very important official visitor weekend, which featured multiple priority 2027 recruiting targets. Notre Dame football

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Notre Dame Football Poised to Land 4-Star Wide Receiver with Family Ties

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish's 2027 recruiting class continues to grow. Led by head coach Marcus Freeman, they have already landed 18 commitments and rank No.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 18

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish missing out on 5-star defender Kaden Henderson

Notre Dame received some bad news on 5-star LB Kaden Henderson this week. Where do the Fighting Irish go from here? Notre Dame football has had quite an interesting week on the recruiting trail.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / June 18

Notre Dame football misses out on an elite defender following a frustrating end to the recruiting process

Notre Dame football officially misses out on a priority 5-star recruit. Where do the Fighting Irish go from here now? It wasn’t too long ago that elite 2027 Tampa Bay (Fla.) Jesuit linebacker Kaden Henderson felt like he was going to end up with Notre Dame football, and for very good reason.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 18

Texas A&M beats out Notre Dame for five-star LB Kaden Henderson

The Aggies had been recruiting Henderson for over a year, and they never let up.

'There's never been this many good college quarterbacks': Arch Manning, Julian Sayin and Trinidad Chambliss lead loaded Manning Passing Academy

Can Indiana stay on top of college football in 2026?

Will Miami return to the College Football Playoff in 2026?

The 'Division 1 Texas football teams' quiz

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Notre Dame Football: Why the 2026 Season Could be the Fighting Irish’s Revenge Tour

Last year’s College Football Playoff snub still stings months later in South Bend. So it’s no surprise that Notre Dame opened spring practice with a simple motto: Leave No Doubt. With 15 starters returning from last year’s 10-win squad, along with a favorable schedule, leaving no doubt doesn’t just mean a trip to the playoff.

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

1 Stat That Matters Most for Each Notre Dame Opponent in 2026

It's not too early to know some stuff about Notre Dame's 2026 opponents. Lucky for you, you've come to the right place. Today's exercise is a simple one — we'll dig into one key stat for each of the Irish's foes this season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17

Notre Dame's 2027 Linebacker Recruiting Takes Another Insane Twist

Just when you think you've seen it all in the world of college football recruiting, wait around another day, and you'll see something else. Alright, we've seen players flip commitments and change decisions in the final minutes before announcing a commitment, but that doesn't mean it doesn't come as a shock still when it occurs.

Joel Klatt News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17

Joel Klatt Discusses Betting Notre Dame's 2026 Win Total

Notre Dame football brings back more production than any team in the nation, after going 10-2 last year, and being within a single play here or there of being in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17

Notre Dame Lands Another Five-Star, Abraham Sesay: What They're Saying

Notre Dame football added a monster recruit to its 2027 haul on Tuesday when five-star defensive end Abraham Sesay of Pennsylvania announced he was committing to Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17

Why Notre Dame Is Staying Among College Football's Elite

The Notre Dame Football program has never been in better shape overall than it is right now. The Irish feature a top-five head coach to go along with a top-five talent acquisition model that has staying power.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 17

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing elite EDGE Abraham Sesay

After Notre Dame football landed a commitment from elite pass rusher Abraham Sesay, what is next for the Fighting Irish class? Notre Dame football landed a massive commitment to its 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday from Exton (Pa.) Downingtown East 5-star pass rusher Abraham Sesay.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 16

Joel Klatt Names College Football Playoff Contender That Will Fall Short of Expectations

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are hoping to get back to the College Football Playoff and make another run at a national championship. The Fighting Irish made it to the national championship in 2024 before losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 15

James Franklin, Virginia Tech Hokies flip major Notre Dame prospect

James Franklin became known in the college football world because of his abilities as a recruiter.

Georgia Bulldogs flip four-star WR Jamir Dean from Penn State

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian not ruling out a potential Arch Manning twist after 2026 season

Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027 could spell doom for Steve Sarkisian

Can Indiana stay on top of college football in 2026?

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

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

Notre Dame Turns to Green-Out Game to Energize Annual Rivalry

Notre Dame announced Monday that the annual "Irish Wear Green" game this football season will come on October 10 against Stanford. Like much of the Notre Dame football season, the game is already a sellout, but tickets are available on the secondary market.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 15

Predicting Notre Dame’s 2027 defensive recruiting class, coming off a pivotal official visit that featured multiple elite targets

Notre Dame looks poised for an elite defensive haul in the 2027 recruiting class. What will the group look like when all is said and done? Notre Dame football is coming off its first official visit weekend of the offseason.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 15

Notre Dame football is predicted to land a 5-star recruiting target ahead of a couple of very important dates to know

Notre Dame football has been predicted to land a 5-star defender. It would be a huge win for the Fighting Irish staff against some elite suitors. Notre Dame football just put together a tremendous official visitor weekend.

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

Why Notre Dame's First Six Games Could Define the 2026 Season

Notre Dame's 2026 schedule has been one of the most talked-about items in college football this offseason. It is, in fact, "lighter" than what typical Irish schedules look like, and that has drawn the ire of college football followers who'd like to force Notre Dame into a conference.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Ball Exclusives / June 4

Illinois HC Brett Bielema calls out Notre Dame for not joining a conference

Reactions were pouring in following the hearing on Capitol Hill regarding the “Protect College Sports Act” especially when it came to Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / May 26

Notre Dame HC already being linked with one NFL team

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman already being linked with one NFL team

Freeman has gone 43-12 with Notre Dame since the final game of the team's 2021 season.

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

College Lacrosse News / Field Level Media / May 25

No. 1 seed Princeton thrashes Notre Dame for men’s lax title

Chad Palumbo tallied four goals, Colin Burns had three and Princeton used a dominant second quarter to roll to a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA men's lacrosse national championship game Monday in Charlottesville, Va.