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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 22
Hannah Hidalgo News / ACC Digital Network / January 22
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 22
MLB News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21
Notre Dame Signings Should Fix Kicking Woes

Notre Dame Signings Should Fix Kicking Woes

Where were you on October 11, 2025? Major League Baseball was just finishing its divsional series that night, as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs in the winner-take-all fifth game, to head to the National League Championship Series.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21
Notre Dame's Roster Rebuild Nothing Short Of Impressive

Notre Dame's Roster Rebuild Nothing Short Of Impressive

The Notre Dame Football program is all in on 2026. The Irish feature a very talented roster, returning starting quarterback with great odds to win the Heisman, and a second-year defensive coordinator with terrific athletes to deploy.

Jason Onye News / A to Z Sports / January 21
Predicting the Notre Dame defensive line depth chart following the eligibility decision on starting DT Jason Onye

Predicting the Notre Dame defensive line depth chart following the eligibility decision on starting DT Jason Onye

Notre Dame football received some more great news on Tuesday night when it was announced that starting defensive tackle Jason Onye was granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, meaning that the 6-5, 306-pound interior presence will return for the 2026 college football season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21
An Early Look at Notre Dame's 2026 Football Schedule

An Early Look at Notre Dame's 2026 Football Schedule

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has told his team to "keep the pain" following a shafting from the College Football Playoff this past season. Instead of making a return trip to the Playoff, Notre Dame was left off, and opted to stay home instead of play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21
Notre Dame’s Road Trip to BYU Gets Official Date

Notre Dame’s Road Trip to BYU Gets Official Date

Notre Dame announced it would have a home-and-home series with BYU this past December, coinciding with the announcement that it wouldn't be playing traditional rival USC the next two seasons.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 21
Notre Dame Isn’t Even the Best Program in Its State

Notre Dame Isn’t Even the Best Program in Its State

No matter what the product on the field is, Notre Dame’s program is always relevant nationally. That is especially true in recent years, when the Irish have totaled double-digit victories eight of the last nine seasons.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 20
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 20
Notre Dame Hit With Final Disrespect in Closing Moments of 2025 Season

Notre Dame Hit With Final Disrespect in Closing Moments of 2025 Season

It wouldn't be right for the 2025 college football season to end without Notre Dame being handed out one last sign of disrespect. It happened as the regular season drew to a close, with Alabama barely getting by lowly Auburn, and passing the Irish in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 20
What Nick Saban Told Marcus Freeman on College GameDay—and Why It Matters

What Nick Saban Told Marcus Freeman on College GameDay—and Why It Matters

Nick Saban was big on Notre Dame from the very start of the 2025 college football season. From the very first weekend of the year, Saban called Notre Dame a top five team nationally, and stood by that even after it lost at Miami.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / January 19
ESPN Facing Backlash for Marcus Freeman Decision

ESPN Facing Backlash for Marcus Freeman Decision

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joined "College GameDay" to close out the 2025 college football season on Monday. He was on set to help preview Monday's National Championship Game between Miami and Indiana, and picked Miami to win right before the game started.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 19
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 19
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 19
Notre Dame Demonstrating Long-Term Commitment To Being Elite

Notre Dame Demonstrating Long-Term Commitment To Being Elite

Notre Dame is and always has been a place built on tradition, old-school values, and the prioritization of spirituality and education. While this is admirable, it does present a tricky dynamic to navigate when it comes to the modern way college football has changed.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 17
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 17
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 15
Marcus Freeman hints at possible NFL pursuit at some point

Marcus Freeman hints at possible NFL pursuit if timing becomes right

Marcus Freeman stood at the podium Wednesday afternoon, facing reporters for the first time since Notre Dame's season ended. The questions came quickly.

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Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / January 12
Notre Dame responds to battery accusation against Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame responds to battery accusation against Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame has already generated several headlines this offseason.

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Marcus Freeman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Still Factoring Into NFL Coaching Carousel?

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Still Factoring Into NFL Coaching Carousel?

According to Ian Rapoport, there are teams that still think Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman could be an option to make the jump to the NFL despite his statement

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Field Level Media / January 8
Notre Dame star Leah Klenke joins hometown Dash

Notre Dame star Leah Klenke joins hometown Dash

Notre Dame defender Leah Klenke signed with her hometown Houston Dash on Thursday. Klenke, 21, is under contract with the NWSL club through the 2028 season.

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