Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 27

Notre Dame Sweeps September In Boilermaker Beatdown

Notre Dame's first in-season mission has been accomplished with flying colors. For the first time in Marcus Freeman's head coaching career, his team has made it through September undefeated.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 26

Notre Dame Gets Big Boost from Big Ten Foe on Saturday

On a day that Notre Dame routed Purdue, another one of its Big Ten foes from earlier in the season was busy making headlines. Remember all the way back to the evening of September 6, 2026?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 26

Notre Dame's Biggest Winners from Derailment of Purdue

Notre Dame's trip to Purdue went about as well as one could expect, with the Fighting Irish dominating the Boilermakers to the tune of a 49-10 victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 26

Notre Dame Crushes Purdue: Instant Takeaways

And just like that, Notre Dame's September portion of the schedule is over, and 4-0 has been accomplished. Saturday's rivalry renewal at Purdue was a manhandling, as the Fighting Irish jumped out to a 35-0 halftime lead before cruising to a 49-10 victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football Talk / September 26

CJ Carr throws for 3 TDs, runs for another to help No. 3 Notre Dame rout rival Purdue 49-10

CJ Carr fuels Notre Dame's dominating win over Purdue with four touchdowns.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 23

Notre Dame Looks To Groove The Run Game Against Purdue

Man, time flies, doesn't it, folks? It feels like just yesterday we were gearing up to start the season against Wisconsin, yet here we are preparing for the final game of September, completing the first quarter of the season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 23

Notre Dame Record-Setter Suddenly Gets Dumped by NFL Team

Former Notre Dame running back Audric Estimé is back on the open market after the New Orleans Saints waived him from injured reserve with an injury settlement Tuesday, via the NFL transaction wire.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 22

Weather Forecast for Notre Dame's Trip to Purdue

When Notre Dame and Purdue met in South Bend last year, the two old rivals were met with a long afternoon that featured a lightning delay and saw a combined 86 points scored in the 56-30 Fighting Irish victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Notre Dame football is predicted to miss out on an elite defensive line recruiting target

Notre Dame has been in the mix for the No. 2 overall player in the 2028 class. Where do things stand for the Fighting Irish on the defensive line? Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have recruited the defensive line at an elite level in the 2027 class, and their attention has already shifted to 2028.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds: Opening point spread revealed

Notre Dame and Purdue will go head-to-head in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season, and the odds for the matchup have been revealed via Polymarket. The kickoff time and how to watch the game are also available.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Notre Dame took a massive step with yet another son of an NFL father, riding momentum after big recruiting weekend

Notre Dame continues to pursue elite DL talent in the 2028 class, and a recent visit from one of the country’s top 2028 prospects gave them a big opportunity to make their case.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Notre Dame football has checked a lot of boxes on the National Championship checklist, but one major area of concern remains

Three games into the 2026 season, Notre Dame meets 4 of 5 criteria on my championship checklist — and the one box still empty could decide everything.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 21

TRENDING: Former Notre Dame and ACC Quarterback Arrested

Former Notre Dame, Boston College and Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested over the weekend, as announced this morning on X. The arrest was

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 20

Notre Dame’s coaching staff has a no brainer decision to make once Brauntae Johnson returns from injury

Luke Talich’s versatility at 6-4, 220 pounds could fuel some creative 3-safety alignments once Brauntae Johnson returns from injury. Notre Dame football’s secondary has been a massive talking point all season, and for good reason.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Notre Dame Issues Emergency Alert After Gunfire Near Campus as Police Search for Suspect

Saturday night was billed as a classic college football showdown, but just minutes after kickoff, thousands of fans at Notre Dame Stadium watched the game take a backseat to real-time danger.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 17

Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame Lands Big Ten Powerhouse for Future Home-and-Home Series

More than three decades later, the “Sea of Red” is finally coming back to South Bend. And this was never just about Nebraska fans hijacking Notre Dame Stadium with red.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Named in Shocking NFL Rumor

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman has built something durable in South Bend, the kind of program that makes NFL front offices look twice even when the coach himself keeps saying he is not looking.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / September 11

2027 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore

If your favorite team is looking to the 2027 NFL Draft to find the next superstar cornerback, they’re in luck, because Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore is the real deal.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

It's that exciting time of year when college football is back, baby. The games are already in full swing, and football Saturdays are a very real thing right now.

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Notre Dame QB CJ Carr opens as Heisman favorite along with Arch Manning

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2

ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

Week 1 of the college football season is here, and predictions are coming in left and right. Notre Dame fans will love the latest prognostications from ESPN.

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

National college football analyst and host Josh Pate predicts that the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 National Championship and quarterback Darian Mensah will win the Heisman Trophy.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

ESPN reveals 'College GameDay' kickoff details

The 'College football national champions' quiz