Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Would a Lower Playoff Seed Actually Help Notre Dame?

The latest College Football Playoff rankings came out Tuesday night and the good news for Notre Dame is that it moved up one spot to No. 9 this week. That came after BYU was blitzed at Texas Tech, as Notre Dame had checked in at No.

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Rick Neuheisel says Notre Dame's 'monster brand' has tainted CFP rankings

The Irish's ranking once again is questioned.

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

Notre Dame Beats USC for 4-Star CB Khalil Terry: Start of a Big DB Recruiting Run?

Just a few months ago, four-star safety prospect Khalil Terry was committed to Michigan State and had every intention of keeping his word. However, with the Spartans program in flux and Terry continuing to skyrocket as a national prospect, he stepped away from his pledge to East Lansing this past June.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / November 12

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman's son Vinny signs for D-I powerhouse in a sport that's not football

The athletic genes got passed down.

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Analytics model predicts winner of Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh game

Notre Dame and Pittsburgh are set to square off in one of four ranked-on-ranked matchups between teams in the College Football Playoff rankings this weekend.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 12

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing four-star California defender Khalil Terry

Notre Dame football received some great news on Wednesday when 2027 Tustin (Calif.) High School safety Khalil Terry opted for the Irish over Tennessee, Oklahoma, USC, and UNC, among others.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / SwimSwam / November 12

Louisville Men and Women Down Notre Dame 213-84 at Home

By Terin Frodyma on SwimSwam Friday, November 7, 2025 Ralph Wright Natatorium, Louisville, KY SCY (25 yards) Results Final Scores Women – Louisville: 213,

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12

Rick Neuheisel critical of Notre Dame 'brand' impacting CFP ranking

CBS sports analyst Rick Neuheisel took a shot at Notre Dame and the school's "brand" giving the Irish a boost in the College Football Playoff rankings.

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Watch: Notre Dame Guard Markus Burton's Tough-Angled Lefty Flip And-1

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Watch: Eastern Illinois vs. Notre Dame Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 11

Notre Dame on Upset Alert? ESPN FPI Projects Irish Showdown at Pitt

Could Notre Dame (7-2) be on upset watch this weekend at Pittsburgh (7-2)? It's one of the biggest games of the college football slate this weekend as College GameDay will be on location for the noon ET kickoff between old rivals.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 11

Marcus Freeman’s name now starting to surface in NFL head coaching searches as Notre Dame football tries to block out the noise

As head coach Marcus Freeman has more and more success with the Notre Dame football team, other programs are going to try and pursue him heavily. At only 39 years old, Freeman is a young and vibrant head coach who continues to get better with more experience.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 11

Notre Dame Recruiting: Where 2027 Elite DB Khalil Terry Could Land

Shortly after his visit to Notre Dame this past weekend to watch the Fighting Irish defeat Navy under the lights, 2027 four-star safety Khalil Terry will announce his commitment on Wednesday, November 12.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 11

Notre Dame Trending Up at the Perfect Time for Pitt Battle

Notre Dame's CFP back has been against the wall since the second game of the 2025 football season. From that point on, the Irish knew that to make the CFP field again this year, they would need to go on a ten-game win streak.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 11

Random Big 12 Coach Takes a Surprising Shot at Notre Dame

Notre Dame and the Big 12 do not cross paths often. Usually, if the Fighting Irish are playing a game outside of the five ACC games or a traditional rivalry, it is with a team from the SEC or Big Ten.

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Stanford Full Match Replay | 2025-26 ACC Women’s Soccer

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 10

Marcus Freeman provides detailed update on Jaden Greathouse, what the Notre Dame wide receiver is dealing with behind the scenes

It has been a frustrating 2025 season so far for Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse. After his incredible finish to last season against Penn State and Ohio State, which included 13 receptions for 233 yards and three touchdowns, most expected the junior pass catcher to continue ascending on the national landscape.

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