Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Receives $20M Donation From Alum With Major Naming Rights Attached

A university can leave a lasting impact on a student, and one Notre Dame alumnus just proved it in a massive way. A $20 million gift is bringing a permanent new touch to Notre Dame Stadium, with the donor’s name now attached to two of its most recognizable game-day spaces.

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Notre Dame’s new look defensive tackle room has a massive wildcard who is beginning to turn heads in Fall camp

Notre Dame’s defensive tackle room has a chance to be outstanding in 2026. There is a sleeper turning heads during Fall camp so far. Notre Dame football

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 12

Notre Dame football just watched a position battle end before it ever really got started for an unfortunate reason

There is some significant injury news coming out of Notre Dame football fall camp early on in preparation for the 2026 season. Notre Dame football just started up fall camp recently and there’s high expectations around the Fighting Irish in 2026.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 10

Notre Dame football’s running back room has 2 wild cards who are crashing the party already in fall camp

Who will be leading the Notre Dame running game in 2026? There are a couple of wildcards emerging in Fall camp already. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish enter the 2026 season without Jeremiyah Love or Jadarian Price in the running back room, but head coach Marcus Freeman’s squad still has plenty of talent at the position.

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

Notre Dame's Top Breakout Threats by Position for 2026 - Defense

It isn't a hot take to say that Notre Dame will enter 2026 among the favorites to win the national championship, but its far from a finished product as we get towards the middle of August and the regular season nears.

Devin Fitz-Gerald News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 9

Notre Dame Freshman Devin Fitzgerald Misses Practice for Best Possible Reason

Notre Dame freshman Devin Fitzgerald enrolled early this past winter and participated in spring practice with the Fighting Irish, something a good number of incoming recruits do these days.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 9

Notre Dame's First Practice Reveals an Elite Roster — and Some Questions

Finally, after what has felt like an eternity, Notre Dame Football is officially back. After all of the frustration, angst, and anger over how the 2025 campaign ended, the Irish are now full steam ahead on the "leave no doubt" tour.

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

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Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / August 6

Notre Dame football Fall camp roster reveals key weight changes, physical transformations for Marcus Freeman’s 2026 squad

Notre Dame kicks off Fall camp on Thursday. The 2026 Fighting Irish squad has several players who have made massive transformations. Notre Dame football is officially back.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 5

Notre Dame Made Safe Choice With Mike Golic, But Not Most Exciting

Notre Dame football announced its decision to replace former radio color analyst Ryan Harris with sports radio legend and former Fighting Irish great, Mike Golic, Sr.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / August 5

Notre Dame Given 'Rat Poison' by Josh Pate as Fall Camp Set to Open

College football is very much in the air this week as plenty has already happened, although it's only Wednesday. Notre Dame and USC announced the renewal of their rivalry on Monday, while Tuesday saw the preseason AFCA Coaches Poll released where the Fighting Irish check-in at No.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / August 5

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman announces that 5 players are unavailable for the Fighting Irish heading into Fall camp

Notre Dame football opens up Fall camp on Thursday. Head coach Marcus Freeman announces that 5 players are officially out. Notre Dame football opens fall camp on Thursday, and head coach Marcus Freeman addressed the media Tuesday with key injury updates for the Fighting Irish heading into the 2026 college football season.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Marcus Freeman’s fall camp press conference reveals why Notre Dame’s September struggles could end in 2026

Notre Dame football has had a lot of struggles in September the last few years. HC Marcus Freeman answers why 2026 is different. Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman addressed the media ahead of Thursday’s fall camp opener, and one topic stood out above the rest: the Fighting Irish’s well-documented September struggles.

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 3

Notre Dame, USC announce renewal of storied rivalry

One of the best rivalries in college football is set to be renewed.

Arch Manning's famous last name could be a double-edged sword

Indiana woefully underrepresented in Joel Klatt's best players list

Group of Six coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

Big 12 coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

Four college football teams entering a national title-or-bust season

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 30

ESPN Accuses Notre Dame Of Violating Tradition With Football Uniform Patches

Few college football programs, if any, bask in more tradition than the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. But even Notre Dame can't say no to money. Notre Dame announced this week that SoFi will serve as the official jersey patch sponsor for the South Bend, Indiana football program.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 30

5 Greatest Wide Receivers in Notre Dame Football History

Notre Dame’s list of five greatest receivers in school history is a tale of two versions. Three-fifths of the list is made up of statistical superstars, some of the highest-slotting players in the Notre Dame receiving record books crack the top five.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 28

Notre Dame Goes Against Tradition With Jersey Patch Announcement

Notre Dame is getting a jersey sponsor. The Fighting Irish, who have arguably the richest - and most conservative - history in college football, will be changing their classic college football uniforms to feature a jersey patch from SoFi.

Marcus Freeman 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

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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'

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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

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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

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