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What could hold Notre Dame football back from winning a national championship heading into the 2026 season?

What are the potential pitfalls for Notre Dame’s national title hopes in 2026? There are several potential hurdles to watch. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season as one of the top national championship contenders, and for good reason.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Notre Dame’s 2027 recruiting finish has an extremely important layer to reclaim a proven Fighting Irish pipeline

Notre Dame is hoping for a couple of important pieces of recruiting news in the next few weeks. The long-term implications are high. Notre Dame football is the firm leader for 2027 Chicagoland Stars linebacker Roman Igwebuike and defensive tackle Brayden Parks, two top defensive recruits from the program’s backyard.

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

This Could Be Notre Dame's New Offensive Style After Losing Its Star Running Backs

Notre Dame will field its most talented and deepest roster of the modern era in 2026. This is why the Irish are set to be a preseason top-five team and a top choice to win the title.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / July 2

Marcus Freeman's thoughts on his future with Notre Dame are extremely clear

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman is not hiding anything. And he knows what he wants his future to look like.

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

Notre Dame: Marcus Freeman ‘intrigued’ by NFL opportunity

Penn State scores biggest recruiting win of the young Matt Campbell era with four-star QB James Armstrong

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Notre Dame football fans shouldn’t panic over Trey Tagliaferri’s decommitment for 2028 quarterback recruiting

There have been some negative reactions about Notre Dame losing a commitment from 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri. Please stop. Notre Dame football lost

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / July 2

RECRUITING: Top 2028 QB Quickly Decommits from Notre Dame

When Notre Dame received a commitment from a top Class of 2028 quarterback on June 25th, they got an impressive jumpstart to their class. Six days later it all fell apart as Trey Tagliaferri (Oradell, NJ) decommitted.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

You don't often see the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the wrong side of a flip, and that's especailly true when the commitment has just happened.

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr just put the college football world on notice

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

2 Notre Dame veteran wildcards who could transform the Fighting Irish offense from great to elite in 2026

Notre Dame football should have a tremendous offense heading into the 2026 CFB season. Two wildcards could transform it. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season with national title expectations, and head coach Marcus Freeman has the roster to back it up.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Notre Dame football named among top spenders in high school recruiting as NIL era reshapes 2027 class landscape

Notre Dame football is fully embracing the NIL and pay-for-play landscapes. All Fighting Irish fans should be very excited about the growth. Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Notre Dame’s 2027 recruiting class features 4 players ranked far too low who could unlock an elite haul for Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame football has several 2027 recruits that are underrated right now. Which ones deserve a substantial rankings bump? Notre Dame football’s 2027 recruiting class is nearing the finish line, and the Fighting Irish hold 21 commitments that position them as a consensus top-3 class nationally.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 30

Notre Dame 2028 recruiting wish list features defensive targets with tremendous upside, continued impact in New Jersey

The Notre Dame 2027 recruiting class is coming to a close. Who are the top 2028 defensive recruiting targets for the Fighting Irish? Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have built serious recruiting momentum over the last several cycles, and the 2027 class is already nearing completion.

C.J. Carr News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr Has Big Expectations for Former 5-Star Recruit

CJ Carr is entering his second season as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's starting quarterback. He was solid in 2025, completing 195-of-293 passes for 2,741 yards, 24 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 168.1 passer rating.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / June 29

Five-star OL Albert Simien messes with Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman had it coming when it came to the commitment day "shenanigans" from five-star interior offensive line recruit Albert Simien.

Ohio State beats out Texas, Georgia for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

QB Jackson Arnold leaning on Dan Mullen, Corey Dennis at UNLV

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Notre Dame is one massive update away from landing a historic 2027 recruiting class – An important date remains

Notre Dame is putting together a historic 2027 class. There are only a couple of important targets to know, especially for a complete group. Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have built the 2027 recruiting class into one of the most balanced and talented groups South Bend has seen in years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Notre Dame football still has one remaining obstacle to get past to complete a potentially historic 2027 defensive line class

Notre Dame football is on the cusp of history. There is one remaining priority target to keep a close eye on for HC Marcus Freeman. Notre Dame football recruiting has built a 2027 defensive line group that already has a strong case as one of the best in Fighting Irish history.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

Notre Dame Recruiting Target Osani Gayles Announces College Commitment

Notre Dame has been as hot as any team on the recruiting trail this June, moving up to No. 2 in the national team rankings for the 2027 cycle. Despite that, it doesn't mean that Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame are landing commitments from all of its targets.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / June 25

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame land elite QB recruit in massive win

Trey Tagliaferri is one of the top quarterbacks in the 2028 class.

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Leonard Moore News / Yardbarker / June 25

Notre Dame has 'the ultimate shutdown guy' in Leonard Moore

There's just something about a shutdown corner, especially at the college level.

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame land elite QB recruit in massive win

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 25

Former LSU HC Brian Kelly lands new job before CFB season

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

Brian Kelly is headed to the broadcasting booth.

Brendan Sorsby gets more bad news after supplemental draft decision

Kirby Smart is still the top SEC coach despite rough CFP appearances

Ohio State star is top player in 'College Football 27,' but won't be No. 1 draft pick

Mario Cristobal, Miami land two elite recruits minutes apart

Pete Golding, Ole Miss continue to clean up on in-state recruiting trail

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / June 24

5 Greatest Running Backs in Notre Dame Football History

Unlike our other lists of Notre Dame greats, our ranking of the top five running backs in Fighting Irish history features a more contemporary feel. Sort of.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / June 24

5 Greatest Quarterbacks in Notre Dame Football History

The top 10 passers in Notre Dame history have all played since 1983. The top four have played since 2003. You won’t find a single one of them on this list.