Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Finally Beats Ohio State at Something Regarding Football

Notre Dame beat Ohio State in a pair of gridiron classics in back-to-back years, back in 1935 and 1936. But it's been until then that Notre Dame has beaten Ohio State on the actual playing field, losing each of the last seven meetings between the blueblood programs.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Notre Dame football 2028 recruiting: Early running back targets to know for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff

Notre Dame has been recruiting the running back position at an outstanding level recently. That should continue in the 2028 class. Notre Dame football has recruited and developed the running back position as well as just about anybody in college football in recent years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Notre Dame commit Jackson Vaughn makes a unique change ahead of his senior season, and it only helps the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame EDGE commit Jackson Vaughn just made an interesting decision ahead of his senior season. It is good news for the Irish. Notre Dame football 2027 EDGE commit Jackson Vaughn has made a significant move in his prep career, transferring from Bergen Catholic to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / July 27

Notre Dame beats out Oregon, Texas A&M for five-star EDGE Darieon Prescott

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are still over two years away from welcoming in their 2028 recruiting class. Marcus Freeman and the Irish are already putting together a class that could end up generating some massive buzz, though.

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave

Alabama's NFL pipeline led four-star LB Tysir Young to commit early

Two SEC coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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

Notre Dame Flashes Two Strengths in Landing Five-Star Darieon Prescott

Notre Dame landed an elite defensive line recruit from Chicago on Thursday, when four-star tackle Brayden Parks announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish over Oregon.

Ranking all 12 opposing head coaches on Notre Dame football’s 2026 CFB schedule from best to worst

While Notre Dame’s 2026 schedule isn’t overly challenging, they will face off against some good head coaches. Who are the top names? Notre Dame football

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

These Two Disturbing Trends Must End For Notre Dame to Have an Amazing Season

When the preseason college football rankings are released in the very near future, Notre Dame will be a top-five team. This will be an Irish team featuring a Heisman hopeful quarterback in CJ Carr and a team that overall is one of the preseason title favorites.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 27

Notre Dame football gets to have the heated debate many never thought possible: Which 5-star EDGE commitment is the best?

Notre Dame football just landed another 5-star EDGE on Monday. How does he rank amongst the other top pass rushers they have signed? Notre Dame football

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / July 27

Notre Dame lands 5-star edge Darieon Prescott, continuing elite defensive line recruiting surge under HC Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame landed a massive commitment from elite 2028 EDGE Darieon Prescott. The recruiting heater continues for the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame football

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 26

Notre Dame football recruiting need at defensive back remains, and a committed recruit may have hinted at a potential flip

Notre Dame is in pursuit of another talented 2027 defensive back. Who are the Fighting Irish targeting for that spot? Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman may not be done with the 2027 recruiting class just yet.

Marcus Freeman News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 25

Why Marcus Freeman is the Hero College Football Needs Right Now

This past week the SEC held its annual media days session and seemingly each time you heard a different coach or administrator speak, complaints came out.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 25

Social Media Reacts as Notre Dame Lands Elite Defender Brayden Parks

Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting class landed its biggest remaining target on Thursday when defensive tackle Brayden Parks of Chicago (Brother Rice) announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish over finalist Oregon.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / July 24

Notre Dame football’s 2027 recruiting class proves Marcus Freeman’s line-driven philosophy is more than just talk

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman has been true to his word. The 2027 recruiting class is a great example of it. Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman has preached a line-driven approach since taking over the program.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Predicting the next 5 Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing 4-star DT Brayden Parks

Notre Dame landed 2027 4-star defensive tackle Brayden Parks on Thursday. Who could be next for the Fighting Irish? Notre Dame football landed a massive commitment on Thursday from 2027 Chicago (Ill.) Brother Rice defensive tackle Brayden Parks.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 22

Marcus Freeman shares update about Notre Dame future amid NFL rumors

Freeman has been linked to interest from NFL teams.

Five NFL coaches with hottest seats entering 2026 season

Georgia HC Kirby Smart remains confident in QB Gunner Stockton: 'His best play was in the biggest moments'

The 'Most NFL games coached' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EasySportz / July 18

Marcus Freeman Locks Notre Dame To Win Every Game

Notre Dame football hit New York City for day two of its media blitz. The event ran like a well-oiled machine from start to finish. Head coach Marcus Freeman set the tone immediately with bold declarations.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EasySportz / July 16

Notre Dame Rosters Youth Movement Amid Championship Hopes

Notre Dame will field one of the youngest teams in the entire country. It’s a wild mix because the Irish are still favorites to win the national championship.

Brian Kelly News / Yardbarker / July 14

Brian Kelly not counting out a return to college football

In a recent interview with "The Independent," Kelly didn't sound closed off to the idea of coaching again.

Ole Miss considering suing two former players who followed Lane Kiffin to LSU

Miami paid big money to win QB Darian Mensah in the transfer portal

Louisville lands former Tennessee commitment in four-star DL Kadin Fife

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 14

Brian Kelly Announces He's '100 Percent' Supporting Notre Dame Football

Having left LSU on some fairly bad terms last year, longtime college football head coach Brian Kelly has apparently regained a fondness for another team he left in a slightly better place: Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / BodyBuildingBros / July 10

Notre Dame women’s basketball team focuses on strength conditioning

With the offseason in full swing, the Notre Dame women’s basketball team is focusing on strength training ahead of another championship chase. They are set to open the 2026-27 season against Villanova.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 8

Why Notre Dame, Oregon are likely to be in CFP national championship

Plenty of teams enter the 2026 season with College Football Playoff aspirations, but two programs separate themselves from the pack in a way that points toward a head-to-head game in Las Vegas on Jan.

Notre Dame pays homage to Green Bay Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

Deion Sanders is patient in the NIL era but he's expecting Colorado to win in 2026

Former Florida HC Billy Napier pinpoints what went wrong with Gators

Big 12 commissioner eying another round of College Football Playoff expansion

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 8

Notre Dame pays homage to Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

Notre Dame pays homage to Green Bay Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one of the most historic and iconic brands in college sports. The Green Bay Packers are one of the most iconic brands in all of sports, but especially in the NFL.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 2