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Notre Dame had a massive recruiting weekend as it landed three wide receiver commitments from Friday to Sunday. The first of those was four-star Texas product Kaydon Finley.

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Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo Helps USA Win FIBA AmeriCup

Team USA rallied past Canada in the FIBA AmeriCup Semifinals thanks to a big fourth quarter on Saturday, and the Americans did it again on Sunday against Brazil to claim the Gold Medal.

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

Notre Dame Left Out of 2025 College Football Playoff in New Projection

Notre Dame is fresh off a 2024 season that saw it march to the national championship game before falling against Ohio State last year. Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish now look to get over that final hump in 2025 and win it all, but that doesn't mean national outlets think they will.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / July 6

Notre Dame's offensive line further depleted after UTV accident

While the past few days have been a success for Notre Dame on the recruiting trail, the Irish offense experienced a setback.

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

Three Former Notre Dame Stars Named to WNBA All-Star Game

Notre Dame might not be the mecca of Women's College basketball -- that would belong to UConn -- but the Fighting Irish did have three former players -- Sonia Citron, Skylar Diggins and Jackie Young -- named to the WNBA All Star Game on Sunday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Wide Receiver Brayden Robinson Commits To Notre Dame

Notre Dame has picked up another important player in its vaunted 2026 recruiting class with Red Oak (Texas) High School wide receiver Brayden Robinson pledging to the Fighting Irish.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Class Impact: Brayden Robinson Gives Notre Dame A Dynamic Playmaker

Notre Dame is absolutely scorching hot on the recruiting trail and that continued with the commitment of dynamic Texas wide receiver Brayden Robinson. The 5-9, 160-pound athlete picked Notre Dame over Miami (Fla.) and Arizona.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Predicting the next three commits for Notre Dame following the Fighting Irish landing dynamic weapon Brayden Robinson

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are recruiting as well as they have in a very, very long time. Head coach Marcus Freeman has the energy in South Bend at an all time high since the turn of the century.

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

Notre Dame Recruiting Stays Hot with Four-Star Receiver Commitment

For the third time in as many days, Notre Dame has landed a significant wide receiver commitment. 2026 four-star receiver Brayden Robinson announced his pledge to the Fighting Irish on Sunday evening.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Notre Dame's 2026 Recruiting Class Features NFL Sons, Including Panthers Legend

Notre Dame football is stocking up on talent with a common NFL theme for next year. Thomas Davis Jr., the son of former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis Sr., was the first NFL legacy to commit to the Fighting Irish last year.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Larry Fitzgerald posts note after his son commits to Notre Dame

Larry Fitzgerald posted a note on social media Sunday, a day after his son Devin announced his college commitment. Devin Fitzgerald, who is a 3-star wide receiver, announced on Saturday that he is committing to play at Notre Dame.

Brayden Robinson Commitment Prediction: Where Will He Land?

Notre Dame football is looking to make it three wide receiver commitments in as many days this holiday weekend when Brayden Robinson of Red Oak, Texas announces his college choice on Sunday afternoon.

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

ESPN Releases Preseason FPI Rankings: Where Does Notre Dame Land?

No, Paul Finebaum is not the "computer program" that calculates the college football FPI, the football power index, or as I like to think of it, the future performance indicator.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Notre Dame Commit Profile: Wide Receiver Devin Fitzgerald

Notre Dame picked up another talented wide receiver in the 2026 class when Devin Fitzgerald committed to the Fighting Irish. Landing Fitzgerald helps Notre Dame put together the kind of big time receiver class it needed this cycle.

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

Notre Dame Football Standout Injured in ATV Accident

Forget waiting until fall camp for it to happen, Notre Dame football was hit with the injury bug on Independence Day weekend. Junior Charles Jagusah, who was projected to start on the offensive line and who many see as Notre Dame's top offensive lineman draft prospect, broke his arm Saturday while riding an ATV in Wyoming.

Jeremiyah Love News / Athlon Sports / July 6

CBS Sports Named Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love The Top Underdog To Win The Heisman Trophy

Notre Dame has had seven former players win the Heisman Trophy, with the most recent winner being Tim Brown in 1987. They have had some candidates in the

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

Notre Dame Recruiting: Major Trend Emerging In the Irish's Operation

For as solid as the Irish football program has been throughout the Freeman era, going back to the tail end of the Kelly era, it always felt like the recruiting results should have been stronger than they were when each class was wrapped up.

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

Hannah Hidalgo's Huge Game Helps Team USA Rally Past Canada

Team USA had its first test on Saturday against Canada in the FIBA AmeriCup Semifinals, and thanks to Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo, it survived. The Notre Dame guard finished with a game-high 19 points and four steals to help Team USA rally past Canada, 65-53.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Wide Receiver Devin Fitzgerald Commits To Notre Dame

Notre Dame has picked up another important commitment by landing Arizona wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, who has pledged to the Fighting Irish. The Phoenix (Ariz.) Brophy Prep standout picked Notre Dame over Clemson, Stanford and UCLA.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 5

CLASS IMPACT: Notre Dame Lands Wide Receiver Devin Fitzgerald

Notre Dame has landed another important commitment in its 2026 class with Arizona wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald committing to the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame beat out Clemson and UCLA to land the talented pass catcher.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6

Son of NFL legend commits to college football powerhouse

He was the second son of a notable former NFL player to commit to the program this week.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish recruiting target becomes a massive catch for improving SEC program

The Notre Dame football program is putting together a tremendous 2026 defensive line recruiting class right now. With defensive ends Rodney Dunham and Ebenezer Ewetade already in the class, the Fighting Irish are very strong on the edge.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Former Notre Dame target inadvertently shows Fighting Irish recruiting growth while landing with elite SEC program

Notre Dame football is set for a potentially tremendous three day stretch for 2026 wide receiver recruiting beginning this Friday. They are in a strong spot with standouts Kaydon Finley, Devin Fitzgerald, and Brayden Robinson, and that potential finish could make for the best wideout class in several years.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 1

Prayers Pouring In After Former Notre Dame Football Star Dies At 53

A former recipient of USA Today's High School Football Defensive Player of the Year award has passed away this week. Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Oliver Gibson has died at the age of 53.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / June 23