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Why Notre Dame’s Off-Season Praise Means Absolutely Nothing

It seems like everywhere you turn this college football off-season, Notre Dame is receiving major praise. If one day it is quarterback CJ Carr being listed as a Heisman Trophy favorite, the next it's Notre Dame being picked by a so-called expert as the favorite to win the national championship in the "way too early predictions".

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Notre Dame predicted to land five-star recruit, and arguably the top 2027 priority target for the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame football is steadily attacking the 2027 recruiting class, already holding seven commitments in the class overall. Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish will be ramping things up for what promises to be a very important offseason on the trail.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 16

Notre Dame Basketball's Chances at Pittsburgh According to ESPN Computers

The 2025-26 basketball season hasn't gone according to plan for Notre Dame, as the Fighting Irish are trying to rally and make the ACC Tournament. The conference tournament doesn't let every team in, instead giving bids to the top 15 finishers.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Notre Dame set for an intense recruiting battle for a priority target with strong ties to the Fighting Irish program

When it comes to the 2027 recruiting class, there is no questioning that Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. is a major priority for Notre Dame football.

Meat Loaf News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 16

Notre Dame Meat Loafs Florida Atlantic to Start Baseball Season

It may only be February but college baseball season is upon us. The year got started this past weekend and Notre Dame began play with a three-game series at Florida Atlantic in Boca Raton, Florida.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / February 15

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 15

What Do You Expect From The Notre Dame Defense In 2026?

The Notre Dame defense went on an interesting and frustrating journey in 2025. In the first two and a half games against Miami, Texas A&M, and the first half of Purdue, the Irish defense was out of sorts.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 15

Breaking Down Notre Dame's Two Latest 4-Star Football Recruits

Notre Dame already has six 4-star recruits in its 2027 class, and hopefully the Irish will have two more after Marcus Freeman and his staff offered two more om Aidan O"Neil (Don Bosco Prep) and Tae Walden Jr.

Notre Dame Obliterates Georgia Tech: Key Takeaways

Notre Dame basketball was in desperate need for a win on Saturday against Georgia Tech and got in following the early tip in South Bend. The 89-74 victory was largely uncompetitive down the stretch and just what the doctor ordered as Notre Dame looks to rally and make the ACC Tournament in a couple of weeks.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 13

Notre Dame Would Have Excelled in a 24-Team CFP Last Season

Let me start by saying I largely hate the idea of further expansion in the College Football Playoff. 12 teams is enough, although I do feel it needs altered.

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

That Former Notre Dame Captain’s Super Bowl Sack Has Me Thinking…

Notre Dame was well represented in Super Bowl LX as two former Golden Domers helped the Seattle Seahawks get by the New England Patriots and win the NFL's crown jewel for the second time in franchise history.

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

Global Figures Suddenly Interested in Notre Dame Basketball

If a young man chooses to go play basketball at Notre Dame currently, chances are strong that he won't play in the ACC Tournament in March. However, chances of him playing in front of one of the most known people on earth is apparently strong.

College Basketball News / College Sports Only / February 11

Villanova, Pope Leo XIV's Alma Mater, To Play Notre Dame in Rome Next Season

Anything is possible in college hoops when you have a sports-loving Pope. Villanova basketball will open next season overseas, with both the men’s and women’s teams set to tip off 2026–27 in Rome against Notre Dame in a duel of Catholic schools.

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

What Notre Dame Can Learn From Hoosiers and Seahawks Championship Runs

Well, that's it, folks. The 2025 football season is now officially complete. As the Seahawks collected their title trophy, the realization hit all football fans that the next games being played won't take place for about eight long months.

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

Notre Dame Hosting Elite 2027 Defensive Back for Spring Game Visit

Each year, more college football programs do away with the traditional spring game, but Notre Dame has kept its, and is using it as a big-time recruiting opportunity.

Miles Boykin News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 10

Miles Boykin’s Iconic Notre Dame Moment You’ll Never Forget

Former Notre Dame standout Miles Boykin is in the news as he announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Boykin was a leading receiver on Notre Dame's 2018 team that went to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 10

Notre Dame fading quickly with an elite priority recruiting target who would be a massive blow to the 2027 Fighting Irish class

It has felt like 2027 Chicago (Ill.) Mount Carmel wide receiver Quentin Burrell has been a priority recruiting target for Notre Dame football for a very long time.

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

Notre Dame's 2026 Schedule Sets Irish Up For Success

The last two Notre Dame seasons have started off with a bang! In 2024, the Irish opened up the year at Texas A&M at night. In 2025, Notre Dame opened up at Miami at night with the second game being against a very athletic Texas A&M squad.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / February 6

$54 million head coach predicted to leave major college football program for NFL job

Notre Dame finished the 2025 regular season 10–2 after opening 0–2 and then winning 10 straight, yet the Irish were controversially left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 31

Notre Dame's rift with ACC is water under the bridge, commissioner believes

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Atlantic Coast Conference had their hug-it-out moment and have made up, according to the league's commissioner.

Giant egos of Big Ten, SEC are stalling College Football Playoff expansion

New Auburn HC Alex Golesh admits to looking for eligibility loopholes

Rapper Toosii blames ‘bozo’ coach for his Syracuse decision

Oregon Ducks land Colorado RB transfer Simeon Price

Washington lands four-star WR over Oklahoma and Arizona State

Lou Holtz News / Athlon Sports / January 30

Former Notre Dame Head Coach Lou Holtz Receives Serious Health Update

Lou Holtz was a prominent figure in college football for over three decades. He is best known for his tenure as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / January 29

Cam Newton Is Doubling Down On Controversial Notre Dame Opinion

You can make an argument that college football's biggest rivalry at the moment is between Cam Newton and Notre Dame. During last Friday's episode of "First Take," Newton accused the College Football Playoff of giving Notre Dame preferential treatment.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 27