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Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish missing out on 5-star defender Kaden Henderson

Notre Dame received some bad news on 5-star LB Kaden Henderson this week. Where do the Fighting Irish go from here? Notre Dame football has had quite an interesting week on the recruiting trail.

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Notre Dame football misses out on an elite defender following a frustrating end to the recruiting process

Notre Dame football officially misses out on a priority 5-star recruit. Where do the Fighting Irish go from here now? It wasn’t too long ago that elite 2027 Tampa Bay (Fla.) Jesuit linebacker Kaden Henderson felt like he was going to end up with Notre Dame football, and for very good reason.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 18

Texas A&M beats out Notre Dame for five-star LB Kaden Henderson

The Aggies had been recruiting Henderson for over a year, and they never let up.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Notre Dame Football: Why the 2026 Season Could be the Fighting Irish’s Revenge Tour

Last year’s College Football Playoff snub still stings months later in South Bend. So it’s no surprise that Notre Dame opened spring practice with a simple motto: Leave No Doubt. With 15 starters returning from last year’s 10-win squad, along with a favorable schedule, leaving no doubt doesn’t just mean a trip to the playoff.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 18

1 Stat That Matters Most for Each Notre Dame Opponent in 2026

It's not too early to know some stuff about Notre Dame's 2026 opponents. Lucky for you, you've come to the right place. Today's exercise is a simple one — we'll dig into one key stat for each of the Irish's foes this season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17

Notre Dame's 2027 Linebacker Recruiting Takes Another Insane Twist

Just when you think you've seen it all in the world of college football recruiting, wait around another day, and you'll see something else. Alright, we've seen players flip commitments and change decisions in the final minutes before announcing a commitment, but that doesn't mean it doesn't come as a shock still when it occurs.

Joel Klatt News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17

Joel Klatt Discusses Betting Notre Dame's 2026 Win Total

Notre Dame football brings back more production than any team in the nation, after going 10-2 last year, and being within a single play here or there of being in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17

Notre Dame Lands Another Five-Star, Abraham Sesay: What They're Saying

Notre Dame football added a monster recruit to its 2027 haul on Tuesday when five-star defensive end Abraham Sesay of Pennsylvania announced he was committing to Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17

Why Notre Dame Is Staying Among College Football's Elite

The Notre Dame Football program has never been in better shape overall than it is right now. The Irish feature a top-five head coach to go along with a top-five talent acquisition model that has staying power.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 17

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing elite EDGE Abraham Sesay

After Notre Dame football landed a commitment from elite pass rusher Abraham Sesay, what is next for the Fighting Irish class? Notre Dame football landed a massive commitment to its 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday from Exton (Pa.) Downingtown East 5-star pass rusher Abraham Sesay.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 16

Joel Klatt Names College Football Playoff Contender That Will Fall Short of Expectations

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are hoping to get back to the College Football Playoff and make another run at a national championship. The Fighting Irish made it to the national championship in 2024 before losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 15

James Franklin, Virginia Tech Hokies flip major Notre Dame prospect

James Franklin became known in the college football world because of his abilities as a recruiter.

Georgia Bulldogs flip four-star WR Jamir Dean from Penn State

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian not ruling out a potential Arch Manning twist after 2026 season

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

Notre Dame Turns to Green-Out Game to Energize Annual Rivalry

Notre Dame announced Monday that the annual "Irish Wear Green" game this football season will come on October 10 against Stanford. Like much of the Notre Dame football season, the game is already a sellout, but tickets are available on the secondary market.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 15

Predicting Notre Dame’s 2027 defensive recruiting class, coming off a pivotal official visit that featured multiple elite targets

Notre Dame looks poised for an elite defensive haul in the 2027 recruiting class. What will the group look like when all is said and done? Notre Dame football is coming off its first official visit weekend of the offseason.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 15

Notre Dame football is predicted to land a 5-star recruiting target ahead of a couple of very important dates to know

Notre Dame football has been predicted to land a 5-star defender. It would be a huge win for the Fighting Irish staff against some elite suitors. Notre Dame football just put together a tremendous official visitor weekend.

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

Why Notre Dame's First Six Games Could Define the 2026 Season

Notre Dame's 2026 schedule has been one of the most talked-about items in college football this offseason. It is, in fact, "lighter" than what typical Irish schedules look like, and that has drawn the ire of college football followers who'd like to force Notre Dame into a conference.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 15

Latest Notre Dame recruiting intel following a pivotal OV weekend that featured elite 2027 Fighting Irish targets

Notre Dame football just finished up a pivotal official visitor weekend. Where does the Fighting Irish stand with several top 2027 recruits? Notre Dame football kicked off a massive month of June with its first official visit weekend of the offseason.

Brian Kelly News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 15

Brian Kelly Won't Get Another Job Like Notre Dame, But These 5 Destinations Make Sense

I don't think that we've seen the last of Brian Kelly in college football. That's not in reference to his 2026 role as an unpaid consultant at Memphis, who has hosted the likes of fellow former Power Conference coaches like Jimbo Fisher and Charlie Strong.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 14

The Notre Dame Linebacker Recruiting Carousel is One Incredible Ride

A quick glance at Notre Dame football's 2027 recruiting class would indicate everything is smooth sailing. From afar, Notre Dame looks like every duck is in a row as it has 18 commitments this cycle, a pair of five-star talents (according to 247Sports), and a top-five class nationally.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / June 11

The latest Notre Dame football news makes the margin for error extremely small for 2027 wide receiver recruiting

Notre Dame kicked off an important stretch for 2027 recruiting with some interesting news. What’s the latest for the Fighting Irish? Notre Dame football is set to kick off an extremely important stretch for the 2027 recruiting class.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 11

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish kicking off its 2028 class with Owen Davies

Who are the next five commitments for Notre Dame after landing 2028 kicker Owen Davies? There should be some good news on the horizon. Notre Dame football kicked off its 2028 recruiting class on Wednesday when it received a commitment from Brentwood (Tenn.) Academy kicker Owen Davies.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 10

Predicting where the remaining Notre Dame recruiting targets land ahead of the official visit season madness

Notre Dame football enters a make-or-break period for its 2027 recruiting class. Where will the top targets end up landing? Notre Dame football is set to kick off its official visits this weekend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Pro Football Rumors / May 29

NFL interest in Marcus Freeman to continue

For two years now, Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has been a major name of interest for NFL teams looking to hire a new head coach.

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Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / May 26

Notre Dame HC already being linked with one NFL team

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman already being linked with one NFL team

Freeman has gone 43-12 with Notre Dame since the final game of the team's 2021 season.

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College Lacrosse News / Field Level Media / May 25

No. 1 seed Princeton thrashes Notre Dame for men’s lax title

Chad Palumbo tallied four goals, Colin Burns had three and Princeton used a dominant second quarter to roll to a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame in the NCAA men's lacrosse national championship game Monday in Charlottesville, Va.