Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Considered A Big Recruiting Winner In June

Putting together a top recruiting class can often be a bit of a roller coaster, and that has certainly been true for Notre Dame in recent months. Notre Dame just finished off a red hot month of June that vaulted the Irish 2026 class up the rankings.

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New Notre Dame recruiting target continues to turn heads as he rises up the rankings this offseason

After a long quarterback evaluation period for the 2027 recruiting class, Notre Dame football decided that two talented signal callers were the early priorities for them.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 30

Three Years Later, This Wild Notre Dame Take Looks Even Worse

Three years ago today (June 30), the college sports world was rocked with the news that UCLA and USC were moving from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten starting with the 2024 fall sports season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Notre Dame Lands A Commitment From 2027 Linebacker Ellis McGaskin

Notre Dame has kicked off its 2027 position player recruiting class by landing a commitment from linebacker Ellis McGaskin. The Mobile (Ala.) Williamson standout is the second player to commit to Notre Dame in the 2027 class but he's the first position player.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Predicting the next three commits for Notre Dame following the Fighting Irish dipping into SEC country for LB Ellis McGaskin

Notre Dame football kicked off a big week of recruiting with a massive win in the 2027 class. The Fighting Irish were able to secure a commitment from Mobile (Al.) Williamson linebacker Ellis McGaskin.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 30

Notre Dame Dips into SEC Country to Land First Defensive Commit of 2027 Recruiting Class

Monday afternoon, Notre Dame and linebackers coach Max Bullough got a commitment from Ellis McGaskin out of Mobile (Williamson), Ala. The 6-1, 190-pounder chose the Fighting Irish over Ohio State, LSU, Michigan, Florida, and several more.

Hannah Hidalgo News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 30

Notre Dame's Hidalgo Shines for Team USA in FIBA AmeriCup Games

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo was no lock to make the team USA AmericCup roster, but she did and has made the most of her opportunities so far. The junior

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Notre Dame football legacy dominates Under Armour Future 50, and he is already a major priority for the Fighting Irish

Over the weekend, some of the top players in the 2027 recruiting class flocked to the Under Armour Future 50 to test their skills against the best in the country.

NFL News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 30

Ex-Notre Dame, Steelers, and Bengals Veteran Passes Away at 53

Sad news is being reported early Monday as former Notre Dame defensive tackle Oliver Gibson has died at the age of 53. Gibson was a highly recruited player to Notre Dame during the Lou Holtz era, as the Romeoville, Illinois, product was known for clogging the middle of the line.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 29

Notre Dame Legacy Shines at Under Armour Next 50: ‘He’s Steve Smith Reborn’

A big-time prospect in the 2027 recruiting class that Notre Dame certainly has its eye on put on a show Saturday night at the Under Armour Future 50 event at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Jordan Faison News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

Notre Dame Wide Receiver Commit Silences Miami Flip Rumors

Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison has become a mainstay of Notre Dame's pass catchers over the last two seasons and is getting ready for his junior year, which will hopefully bring even more production for the Fighting Irish.

Kyle Hamilton News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

All-Time Notre Dame Defender Announces Engagement News

Kyle Hamilton is one of the very best Notre Dame players in recent years and is arguably the best safety to ever play for the storied football program.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / SwimSwam / June 28

European Junior Medalist Maksim Manolov Announces Commitment To Notre Dame For 2025

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

What 2026 Tight End Ian Premer Brings to Notre Dame Football

Winning recruiting battles is always fun, especially when you are landing a Top 50 player in the country. In a bit of a shock commitment yesterday, Notre Dame managed to land a commitment from elite four-star Ian Premer, despite all signs pointing towards him staying home to play for the in-state Kansas State Wildcats.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

Notre Dame Target Devin Fitzgerald Channels His Father in Highlight Catch

If you remember anything about Larry Fitzgerald's surefire football career, it's probably that his hands were arguably the best of any wide receiver in the history of the NFL.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

Did Notre Dame’s Latest Commitment Troll USC Upon Announcement?

Notre Dame had a rare recruiting stunner on Thursday, landing a commitment from four-star tight end Ian Premer of Kansas. Earlier in the day, multiple writers from Kansas State had logged crystal ball projections for the Wildcats to land his commitment, but by before dinner time he was committed to Notre Dame.