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Notre Dame Has a Chance to Give Lou Holtz the Tribute He Deserves

When Notre Dame kicks off against Wisconsin on Sunday night, it'll be a first in a long time for the Fighting Irish. Not since Frank Leahy helped lead Notre Dame to the 1943 national championship have the Fighting Irish begun a season without there be a living head coach that had previously led them to title.

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Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Makes Major Announcement to Honor Late Lou Holtz

The legendary Lou Holtz may be gone, but his former college program is still keeping his legacy alive. Notre Dame has announced that it will celebrate its legendary head coach in their own special way.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2

ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

Week 1 of the college football season is here, and predictions are coming in left and right. Notre Dame fans will love the latest prognostications from ESPN.

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

National college football analyst and host Josh Pate predicts that the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 National Championship and quarterback Darian Mensah will win the Heisman Trophy.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

ESPN reveals 'College GameDay' kickoff details

The 'College football national champions' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 31

Notre Dame Recruiting Commitments Draw Attention After Pregame Handshake Drama

College football gets fully underway this weekend, but the high school game is in full swing nationwide. A massive game featuring a handful of Notre Dame recruiting commitments took place this past weekend, and of all things, it was the pregame handshake that drew the most attention.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 31

Bad Teams, Bad Weather, It Doesn't Matter: Notre Dame Fans Still Show Up

Notre Dame football opens the 2026 season on Sunday night at Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. Even against the Wisconsin Badgers, who have limited expectations this fall, you can pretty much guarantee that more than 80,000 butts will be in the seats of Lambeau Field.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

There is a plethora of intriguing matchups on the slate.

What the win over TCU really means for North Carolina

Between LSU and Clemson, which school is the real Death Valley?

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

The best fits for potential 2027 Power Four head coach openings

Why Arch Manning shouldn't be overwhelming favorite to go No. 1

Weekly Syllabus: LSU, SEC headed for Week 1 collision course

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / August 31

Watch: Saint Louis vs. Notre Dame Full Match Replay | 2026 ACC Men's Soccer

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Final Notre Dame 2026 season prediction: Fighting Irish and Marcus Freeman finish with heartbreaking CFB Playoff finish

Notre Dame and HC Marcus Freeman enter the 2026 season with some high expectations. Can the Fighting Irish reach them? The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are days away from kicking off the 2026 season when head coach Marcus Freeman and his team travel to Lambeau Field to take on Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers.

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

Notre Dame Has A Lot To Prove Early In 2026

Here we are, folks. After an off-season that felt like it would never end, Notre Dame Football is back. Not only is Irish football back, but genuine preseason title expectations for the program are also back in South Bend for the first time in decades.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / August 30

Watch: Saint Louis vs. Notre Dame Game Highlights| 2026 ACC Men's Soccer

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

Did a Week 0 Upset Just Change the Outlook for Notre Dame’s Schedule?

Much has been made about Notre Dame's schedule as it gets ready to start the 2026 season. It features three teams ranked in the preseason top 20, but after that falls off in quite a hurry.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Saturday Blitz / August 29

USC and Notre Dame's scheduling choice created a glorified spring game in Week 0

Rivalries are part of what makes college football so enjoyable, and moving away from the proven recipe is bad for the sport. Over recent seasons, conference realignment has killed off rivalries that have been built up over decades, and it's partially made the sport worse.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 28

Kirk Herbstreit Overlooks Jeremiah Smith While Revealing His Heisman Trophy Favorite

The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious award in college football, and one of the most recognizable trophies in all of sports. Last season, Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the award, coming out of nowhere to lead the Hoosiers to a 16-0 season and the program's first national championship.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 26

Notre Dame Makes Major Move as SEC and Big Ten Ban NFL Returnees

Amid a flurry of reaction by college football’s power conferences to respond to the prospect of NFL players returning to school, the sport’s most famous independent program is aligning itself with its peers against the idea.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 26

Predicting the winners of Notre Dame’s remaining position battles, including RB, backup QB, DT, field CB, and slot receiver

Notre Dame football is inching closer to the 2026 CFB season beginning. Who will be the winners of the final position battles? Notre Dame football enters the 2026 season with championship expectations under head coach Marcus Freeman, and a roster loaded with returning talent is a major reason why.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / TWSN / August 26

Notre Dame Will Break Major Drought in 2026

Despite remaining one of the most prestigious schools in college football, Notre Dame has been trophy hunting for decades now. You can talk about them winning the College Football Playoff this year, and there’s a very real case for this year to be their best chance for them this century, but that’s not the longest drought in South Bend.

Former Notre Dame Star Lands Interim Head Coaching Role After Being Forced to End NFL Career at 30

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish and NFL linebacker Jaylon Smith has been named interim head coach at Fort Wayne North Side High School. Smith returns to his hometown, where he attended Bishop Luers High School before he began his NFL career.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 24

Projecting Notre Dame’s full offensive depth chart after Fall camp ends: Key position battles and breakout candidates

What will Notre Dame’s offense look like going into the 2026 CFB season? Here is a post-Fall camp look at that unit. Notre Dame football has wrapped up fall camp, and head coach Marcus Freeman now turns his attention to game prep for the 2026 season opener against Wisconsin on Sept.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / HerSportsNation / August 20

When Caitlin Clark revealed the one feeling that kept her from choosing Notre Dame

Today, Caitlin Clark has become synonymous with the Indiana Fever. The player has been with the team for her whole professional career. However, one decision made her who she is today.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 18

How Notre Dame is replacing Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

How Notre Dame is replacing first-round running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

It's a massive blow to lose both of their top running backs.

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

How many teams in 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 13

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

A year ago, the Irish recovered from an early loss and finished 10-2, only to miss the College Football Playoff.

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 6

An annual Notre Dame-Texas game would be great for college football

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have one of the biggest brands in sports, let alone in college football. The same can be said for the Texas Longhorns. Wouldn't it be great to seem them play each other every year?

Steve Sarkisian, Texas get massive eligibility win

Seven teams that can actually win the College Football Playoff National Championship

Five toughest schedules in 2026 college football

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / August 3

Notre Dame, USC announce major news about their rivalry game

The break in the Notre Dame-USC rivalry game will ultimately be short-lived. Both schools announced Monday that their annual football rivalry will resume in 2030.