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Help Your Teammates and Expect Nothing: Marcus Freeman Highlights Backup QB Kenny Minchey’s Selflessness While Supporting CJ Carr At Notre Dame

Help Your Teammates and Expect Nothing: Marcus Freeman Highlights Backup QB Kenny Minchey’s Selflessness While Supporting CJ Carr At Notre Dame

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during his Monday press conference ahead of the Boston College matchup, revealed a conversation he had with backup quarterback Kenny Minchey that speaks about the culture the Irish program has built under his leadership.

Notre Dame Men and Women Beat Northwestern in Tight Battles

By Jake Bridges on SwimSwam Notre Dame vs Northwestern October 24th, 2025 South Bend, Indiana – Rolfs Aquatic Center SCY (25 Yards) Results Final Scores: Men: Notre Dame 158.5 – Northwestern 141.5 Women: Notre Dame 151 – Northwestern 149 The Notre Dame Fighting Irish took a pair of victories over the Northwestern Wildcats in South Bend on Friday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 27
Report reveals Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs

Report reveals Marcus Freeman's stance on Florida, Penn State jobs

Marcus Freeman has found his name at the center of the head coach rumor mill with more than one prominent job recently opening up, but he has reportedly made his stance on leaving Notre Dame clear.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 27
Wild Coaching Carousel Proves Notre Dame Lucky to Have Marcus Freeman

Wild Coaching Carousel Proves Notre Dame Lucky to Have Marcus Freeman

CFB programs are losing patience, it's win or go away. If that wasn't obvious entering the weekend, it was after LSU canned Brian Kelly on Sunday night.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 27

Notre Dame Fans Tried to Warn LSU

When Brian Kelly abruptly left Notre Dame to become the LSU head coach in late November 2021, the reaction on both sides was interesting. For Irish fans, it was more a sense of relief, which for many came as a surprise.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / October 26

Brian Kelly’s Notre Dame departure revisited: What drove him to LSU and where he stands now

Brian Kelly is entering a crucial point in his tenure at LSU.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / October 25
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 23
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 23
Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / October 23
Early predictions for 2027 Notre Dame defensive recruiting targets who could land with HC Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish

Early predictions for 2027 Notre Dame defensive recruiting targets who could land with HC Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are riding a lot of momentum after winning five straight games. They also just defeated the USC Trojans this past weekend, a massive accomplishment to beat your biggest rival, especially in your home stadium.

C.J. Carr News / A to Z Sports / October 22
The real CJ Carr, buying or selling Chris Ash and the OL depth highlights Notre Dame biggest questions heading into pivotal stretch

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / October 17
Former Notre Dame 2-Time All-American Dies Suddenly at 62

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.

Colin Cowherd News / Gridiron Heroics / October 16
'USC Doesn’t Need Notre Dame': Colin Cowherd Says Historic Rivalry Is Now a One-Sided Burden

'USC Doesn’t Need Notre Dame': Colin Cowherd Says Historic Rivalry Is Now a One-Sided Burden

The relationship between USC and Notre Dame has shifted. What once stood as college football’s premier intersectional rivalry now looks more like an unequal arrangement, at least according to Fox Sports personality Colin Cowherd.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Notre Dame Predicted to Land 4-Star WR Over Heated Rival

Notre Dame Predicted to Land 4-Star WR Over Heated Rival

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish started the 2025 season 0-2, with losses to the Miami Hurricanes and Texas A&M Aggies. After four straight wins, though, Marcus Freeman's squad is No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 15
USC vs. Notre Dame prediction, odds: Where experts see an edge

USC vs. Notre Dame prediction, odds: Where experts see an edge

Experts reveal their prediction and betting preference as USC visits Notre Dame in one of college football’s historic rivalry games as Week 8 action kicks off.

Jeremiyah Love News / Yardbarker / October 14
Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college RB

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary college football RB

Jeremiyah Love is a high-profile running back. Playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will do that for you.  

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