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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.

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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 / 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

Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027 could spell doom for Steve Sarkisian

Can Indiana stay on top of college football in 2026?

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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 / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 12

Notre Dame Suddenly Very Much Alive in Pursuit of Five-Star Linebacker

If you've followed recruiting closely with the 2027 cycle, you're aware that Notre Dame has one of the most impressive classes nationally. That doesn't mean there isn't work still left to do, specifically at linebacker, as the Fighting Irish have just one commitment at the position.

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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 9

Notre Dame’s newest recruiting target just made a college decision days after being offered by the Fighting Irish

Where does Notre Dame football stand with its newest recruiting offer? We all just got our answer to that question on Tuesday. Notre Dame football made an interesting offer over the weekend to 2027 St.

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

Did Notre Dame Just Get Passed as the Most Hated CFB Team in 2026?

As the old saying goes, "They hate us, cuz they ain't us!" and that could certainly be applied to Notre Dame football. Now, you didn't hear that a whole

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

Notre Dame Football: 3 Transfer Adds with Chance to Shine Brightest in 2026

Following the disappointing end to the 2025 season that saw Notre Dame left out of the College Football Playoff, the Fighting Irish immediately chose to "keep the pain" and turn the page to 2026.

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

The One Thing That Might Make Notre Dame Think About Joining a Conference

From now until August, when college football fall camps start up, the traditional and social media world will be full of discussions and debates ranging from the next College Football Playoff format to NIL legislation, and as always, Notre Dame's schedule, and whether or not it needs to be in a conference.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 7

Historic College Football Powerhouse Lands Near Top of Most Hated Teams List

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have long been one of the most hated teams in the sport. The thing is, they wouldn't have it any other way. The Fighting Irish come across as thinking they are better than you.

Marcus Freeman News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 7

Is James Franklin About to Get Revenge on Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman?

Any Notre Dame football fan, or Penn State fan for that matter, remembers the Orange Bowl thriller from January of 2025 that sent the Fighting Irish to the National Championship game.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Ball Exclusives / June 4

Illinois HC Brett Bielema calls out Notre Dame for not joining a conference

Reactions were pouring in following the hearing on Capitol Hill regarding the “Protect College Sports Act” especially when it came to Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua.