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What Positions Notre Dame Should Target in the College Football Transfer Portal

What Positions Notre Dame Should Target in the College Football Transfer Portal

Notre Dame doesn't go heavy into the transfer portal for talent, but when it does make a move, it's big. With plenty of free time on its hands, it should be ready to rock in the fight for talent this offseason.

Jeremiyah Love News / Ball Exclusives / December 17

Notre Dame star RB Jeremiyah Love declares for NFL draft

Notre Dame Fighting Irish runningback and Heisman finalist Jeremiyah Love has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. “Those who know me best know I’m very direct,” Love wrote on social media.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 16
How Will Notre Dame Navigate Its ACC Conundrum?

How Will Notre Dame Navigate Its ACC Conundrum?

There's no doubt that in the light of recent CFP events, Notre Dame's relationship with the ACC conference is strained. How strained? Enough that Irish AD Pete Bevacqua stated publicly that the relationship has suffered "permanent damage." Notre Dame feels that the ACC targeted one of its financial partners with anti-Irish CFP rhetoric.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 17
Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love makes 2026 NFL Draft decision

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love makes 2026 NFL Draft decision

Love finishes his Notre Dame career with 2,882 yards rushing and 594 yards receiving with 42 touchdowns in three years. 

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 15
Notre Dame lands elite 2027 cornerback Xavier Hasan 

Notre Dame lands elite 2027 CB Xavier Hasan over Ohio State, Florida State and others

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish may still be smarting over being left out of the College Football Playoff, but there's still work to do on the recruiting trail.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15

Notre Dame commit shatters opponent’s state title dreams with unreal Hail Mary TD pass

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish didn’t make the cut for the College Football Playoff, but the program got something to feel good about over the weekend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 14
Jeremiyah Love News / Gridiron Heroics / December 13
Jeremiyah Love Discusses Notre Dame Opting Out of 2025 Bowl Game

Jeremiyah Love Discusses Notre Dame Opting Out of 2025 Bowl Game

Jeremiyah Love may have had one of the top seasons in a long time for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but it did not come without controversy as the team opted out of playing in a bowl game.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 13
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 13
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 12
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Hannah Hidalgo News / ACC Digital Network / December 11
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / December 11

College Football Programs Are Reportedly 'Threatening' Notre Dame

Despite missing out on the College Football Playoff, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have managed to steal all the headlines this week. Heading into last weekend's conference championship games, Notre Dame was on track to grab the final at-large bid in the CFP.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 10

Even Notre Dame Gets Snubbed—Take Heart When You Do

If you were the perfect candidate for that job and didn’t get it, don’t get too down. If you feel like the world is against you, don’t fret. If you think you’re always getting screwed over, just take some solace in this, even Notre Dame football gets snubbed.

Paul Finebaum News / The Spun / December 10
Paul Finebaum Slams Notre Dame For 'Loser' Behavior

Paul Finebaum Slams Notre Dame For 'Loser' Behavior

ESPN personality Paul Finebaum is never afraid of calling out members of the college football world. With that said, he took aim at Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua this Wednesday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / December 9
Notre Dame Gets Good Recruiting News Amid College Football Playoff Controversy

Notre Dame Gets Good Recruiting News Amid College Football Playoff Controversy

Notre Dame was left out of the College Football Playoff after the matchups were unveiled on Sunday. Notre Dame was the first team out of the CFP, which made the school really upset because it felt it deserved a spot after finishing the regular season with a 10-2 record.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9
Notre Dame warns NFL teams about trying to hire Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame warns NFL teams about trying to hire Marcus Freeman

If any NFL team wants to hire Marcus Freeman away from Notre Dame, they are clearly going to have to spend big money to do it. Freeman has been speculated to be a potential target of the New York Giants in their coaching search.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / December 10
Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest

Notre Dame set to make bold move on Marcus Freeman amid NFL interest

Freeman has been worth every penny the Irish invested in him since they promoted him from defensive coordinator to head coach in 2021.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Last Word On Sports / December 9
The Big Ten Should Make A Play For Notre Dame

The Big Ten Should Make A Play For Notre Dame

So, Notre Dame is a bit peeved about the College Football Playoff committee leaving it out of this year’s dance. Ever since the initial CFP rankings, the Fighting Irish were ranked ahead of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes despite the head-to-head loss.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Notre Dame athletic director unloads on the ACC

Notre Dame athletic director unloads on the ACC

Everyone associated with Notre Dame is furious with the College Football Playoff selection committee for leaving the Fighting Irish out of this year’s tournament, and athletic director Pete Bevacqua says those feelings of frustration extend toward the ACC as well.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 7
Nick Saban Doesn’t Hold Back on Notre Dame Playoff Snub

Nick Saban Doesn’t Hold Back on Notre Dame Playoff Snub

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff field was revealed on Sunday, and the biggest headline came from who was left off the list: Notre Dame. Despite

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