Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The real CJ Carr, buying or selling Chris Ash and the OL depth highlights Notre Dame biggest questions heading into pivotal stretch

After a 0-2 start to the season, Notre Dame football now sits at 5-2 overall, and still has some control over its own destiny. The blueprint for trying to complete the Fighting Irish goals is very clear: win the last five regular season games, and you are most likely in the College Football Playoffs.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21

Why Marcus Freeman’s Job Rumors Are Actually Good for Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman is a top name that other schools are targeting. Penn State, Florida, and almost certainly others will kick the tires. In the midst of Notre

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21

How Notre Dame Has Made the Seemingly Impossible Look Easy in 2025

It wasn't all that long ago that Notre Dame was a long shot to make the College Football Playoff. And by long shot, I mean more like an almost no-shot.

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Full Match Replay | 2025 ACC Men's Soccer

Marcus Freeman News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 21

Notre Dame joining a football conference? Marcus Freeman doesn't hold back

Notre Dame remains college football’s most famous independent program, but that could change in the future if joining a conference becomes more lucrative, head coach Marcus Freeman has said in recent comments.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love Put Marcus Freeman in Awkward Situation

Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love had a lot to celebrate Saturday, when the Fighting Irish bested rival USC 34-24, and moved to 5-2 on the season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 21

Notre Dame Football: The Sad Reality About USC Rivalry

Notre Dame bested USC this past weekend, 34-24, and moved to 5-2 on the 2025 season. The Fighting Irish get a week off before returning to the field at Boston College, and starting the stretch run of the year that they hope results in another College Football Playoff appearance.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 21

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College Football News / Yardbarker / October 21

Notre Dame HC wants to see renewal of an old rivalry

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman wants to see renewal of an old rivalry

Freeman just came out on the winning end of a rivalry game against the USC Trojans, and he wants another one.

Five candidates to replace Billy Napier as Florida's next HC

NFL Draft intel: Risers include Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, Louisville WR Chris Bell

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Swish Appeal / October 20

Interview: Basketball has taken Lauren Ebo from Notre Dame to the Olympic Village and beyond

Lauren Ebo is now in Catalonia, playing for Joventut Badalona in Spain’s Liga Femenina de Baloncesto and moving closer and closer westwards as a pro, after starting off in Turkey and later playing in Poland.

Dan Patrick News / Yardbarker / October 18

The end of an era: USC vs. Notre Dame rivalry nears final chapter

One of college football’s most storied and heated rivalries is nearing a dramatic — and possibly final — conclusion.

Five ranked CFB teams feeling most pressure to win in Week 8

USC Trojans flip 2026 CB Jayden Crowder from Cal Golden Bears

ESPN analyst reveals why Notre Dame can beat USC

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

Michael Mayer News / A to Z Sports / October 17

Former Notre Dame legend taking advantage of opportunity to showcase that his best days in the NFL are firmly in front of him

When former Notre Dame star tight end Michael Mayer was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, he was viewed as a massive steal for the team.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Former Notre Dame 2-Time All-American Dies Suddenly at 62

The sports world mourns the loss of former Notre Dame All-American offensive lineman and University of San Francisco athletic director Larry Williams, who died at 62 years old on Thursday morning.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 17

10 Best College Football Picks Against the Spread Week 8: Notre Dame vs USC, One Huge Over, and SEC Underdogs

I was taught at an early age not to use the word hate. Hate is mean, hate is wrong, hate is basic. Hate has no home here. So, fine, Mrs. Clark, and your scathing rebuke of my fourth-grade tour de force essay, I Hate Sitting In Class All Day Because It Is Boring, this is for you ...

Colin Cowherd News / Gridiron Heroics / October 16