Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Emerges as Major Threat to Flip USC Wide Receiver

Notre Dame and USC remain football rivals both on the field (for now) and in plenty of recruiting battles off it. The latest big-time recruiting news nationally has an impact on both as Notre Dame could potentially be close to flipping a USC commitment to instead come to South Bend.

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Notre Dame football just got one step closer from stealing away dynamic speedster from a hated rival at a major position of need

Notre Dame football made a very intriguing offer this week to 2026 Waxahachie (Texas) High School wide receiver Kohen Brown, who was at the time committed to their hated rival, the USC Trojans.

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

Notre Dame and Clemson To Play Every Year: Why This New Football Deal Matters

If we are being honest, the ACC has taken a step back in recent seasons as a conference. From being locked into a bad TV contract, schools looking to leave the conference altogether - although that stalled now - and a lack of producing high-caliber teams, the ACC has seen better days.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / SwimSwam / May 8

Notre Dame Becomes First University To Publicly Commit To Grandfathering-In Roster Limits

By Sophie Kaufman on SwimSwam Notre Dame athletic director Peter Bevacqua will honor the roster spots of all current athletes and permit those who were cut this year to return, reports Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / May 8

SEC Powerhouse Offers Notre Dame Commit, Son of Former NFL All-Pro

Notre Dame is fighting off a major SEC program with legacy ties for elite linebacker Thomas Davis Jr. Davis (6-foot-2, 205 pounds) plays for Weddington High School in Matthews, North Carolina.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 8

Notre Dame Sends Out Key Football Offers Wednesday

Marcus Freeman and his staff know if the Fighting Irish are going to get over the hump and win a national championship, they need to continue to step up their game on the recruiting front.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua Commits To Honoring All Current Football Roster Spots

Notre Dame is taking the lead on NCAA roster reform. With roster limits coming soon to college football, Fighting Irish athletic director Pete Bevacqua has committed to honoring the roster spots for every current student-athlete.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 8

Notre Dame Trends Online Following Pope Leo XIV’s Unveiling

The biggest world news over the last few days has been the Conclave going on in the Vatican as the election of a new pope got underway. On Thursday, that came to an end with the revealing of Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost), the first American Pope in history.

Mike Brown News / A to Z Sports / May 8

Notre Dame football making push for 2026 pass catcher who has a unique relationship with a current Fighting Irish commit

Notre Dame football made an extremely interesting offer on Wednesday when the Fighting Irish offered 2026 Waxahachie (Texas) High School wide receiver Kohen Brown.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 8

The Most Important Week of Notre Dame's 2025 Football Season

Notre Dame's schedule is not overly challenging in 2025. It is, though, front-loaded. While this would always be something to monitor entering a season, breaking in a new starting quarterback with such a tough early schedule is certainly something legitimate to worry about.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Running Back Javian Osborne Can't Wait to Bring a National Championship Back to Notre Dame

Notre Dame made a major statement on the recruiting trail when it landed Javian Osborne, one of the nation's most electric offensive players. The standout

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / May 7

Notre Dame football offers dynamic two-sport athlete from an area that has become a major priority for the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame football made an extremely intriguing offer on Wednesday when the Fighting Irish staff extended an offer to 2027 Rolesville (N.C.) High School wide receiver Anthony Roberts.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 7

Recruiting: Notre Dame Trending For Top 2026 Running Back

After recently landing 2026 running back Javian Osborne, Notre Dame has not been shy about pushing for another back to complete its pair for the 2026 cycle.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 7

2025 Notre Dame Projected Depth Chart - Defense

Notre Dame has built its recent success around playing outstanding defense, and the Irish will look to continue that under first-year coordinator Chris Ash. As we kick off summer coverage of the Fighting Irish it's time to take a look at the projected two-deep for the defense.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / May 7

Notre Dame football predicted to land dynamic Southeastern playmaker to help solidify best RB haul in a very long time

Notre Dame football received some great news recently when 2026 Forney (Texas) High School running back Javian Osborne opted for the Irish over the Michigan Wolverines.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 6

Notre Dame’s Insane 2029 Football Schedule Updated After Clemson Series News

With the news of Notre Dame and Clemson playing annually from 2027-2038, both programs get a huge opponent annually for the forseeable future. That game will perhaps make getting to the College Football Playoff a bit more challenging, but also make each team more battle tested once it possibly gets there.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 6

Social Media Explodes Over Notre Dame-Clemson Series Announcement

The was college football world is alive and buzzing Tuesday morning as news of a new 12-year series between powerhouses Notre Dame and Clemson was announced.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 7

ND scheduling update could mean end of historic rivalry

Notre Dame scheduling update could spell end of historic USC rivalry

The annual Notre Dame-USC rivalry game could be on life support.

Ohio State fans furious after learning that Jim Knowles initiated move to PSU

Todd McShay mocks LSU star No. 1 overall in 2026 NFL Draft

Oklahoma makes interesting transfer portal move with this FCS QB

Analyst doesn't know what to make of Alabama heading into 2025

All hail NFL mock draft king: P.A. man excels at mastering 'puzzle'

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / May 6

Does Notre Dame’s Clemson Series Spell the End for a Historic Rivalry?

The college football world was rocked by Tuesday's announcement that Notre Dame and Clemson will square off for 12-straight seasons starting in 2026. The two have started to develop a rivalry in recent years as Clemson has been the ACC's crowned jewel the last decade-plus and Notre Dame has returned to being a national power.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / May 6