Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Steelers reportedly had potential Mike Tomlin replacement in mind

As questions of Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh swirl, it sounds as though the team was eyeing a potential replacement.

Rams coach 'connected' to Steelers as possible Mike Tomlin replacement

Steelers' T.J. Watt 'excited to play' in winner-take-all game against Ravens

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Hannah Hidalgo News / ACC Digital Network / January 4

Watch: Notre Dame Superstar Hannah Hidalgo Highlights vs. Duke

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 4

Watch: Duke Guard Taina Mair Highlights vs. Notre Dame

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 4

Watch: Notre Dame's Vanessa De Jesus Caps 9-0 Run With Buzzer-Beating Three

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Bleacher Report / January 3

Watch: Notre Dame coach had words with ref after loss

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 3

Notre Dame Cornerback Cree Thomas Enters Transfer Portal: What It Means

Notre Dame's defense has taken not one, but two big blows via the transfer portal so far this week. First, it was defensive lineman Joshua Barnham on Tuesday, and on Friday, cornerback Cree Thomas announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4

Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry was livid Friday after the final buzzer sounded in his team’s dramatic loss to Cal. The Fighting Irish led the Golden Bears 71-68 with less than 10 seconds left at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 3

Watch: Cal's Dai Dai Ames Highlights vs. Notre Dame

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 3

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Cal Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / January 2

Watch: No. 7 Western Michigan vs. Notre Dame | COLLEGE HOCKEY HIGHLIGHTS | 1/2/2026

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 2

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 2

Notre Dame Loses Defensive Lineman to the Transfer Portal

Notre Dame has already lost its fair share of stars to the NFL Draft -- Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price, Malachi Fields, etc. - and on Tuesday, the Irish lost an experienced defensive lineman in Joshua Burnham to the transfer portal.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 2

Notre Dame’s transfer portal philosophy has to change following latest roster news for the Fighting Irish

When the transfer portal officially opened up this week, everyone and their mother knew that Notre Dame would be pursuing defensive tackles heavily. With

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 31

Why the SEC’s Bowl Losses Are a Double-Edged Sword for Notre Dame Fans

Notre Dame opted to stay home for bowl season after missing out on the College Football Playoff, and has remained in plenty of headlines across the sport despite not playing.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 31

Notre Dame football has had some mixed Transfer Portal results over the years - studs, duds, and biggest surprises

Over the years, Notre Dame football has had quite a few transfer portal success stories. Like every program, however, there are also going to be some misses along the way, and head coach Marcus Freeman’s squad has also had their fair share.

Joel Klatt News / Athlon Sports / December 31

Joel Klatt Reveals Why No Team Should Schedule Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish is one of the best programs in college football history. According to College Football Reference, the Fighting Irish have a 916-327-33 all-time record and 13 national championships.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Former Notre Dame recruiting headache looking for a new home after just one College Football season

The name Deuce Knight is going to live in infamy with Notre Dame football fandom for a long, long time. Once committed to the Fighting Irish for over a year, the 6-4, 217-pound signal caller eventually opted to decommit last October.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 30

Riley puts blame directly on Notre Dame for ending series with USC

Lincoln Riley puts blame directly on Notre Dame for ending historic series with USC

According to Riley, it's the Fighting Irish who have dropped the ball when it comes to a continuation of this historic series.

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors

Ranking the head coaches ahead of CFP quarterfinal games

Paul Finebaum lays out the 'recipe' for No. 10 Miami to upset No. 2 Ohio State in Cotton Bowl

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

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

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / December 29

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors

Since becoming Fighting Irish HC in 2021, Freeman has gone 43-12, leading the program to one national championship appearance.

Dabo Swinney, Clemson make coaching changes after 7-6 season

Swinney's inability to change could be his downfall at Clemson

New Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham takes first jab at Ohio State

Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State tenure off to a rocky start

Frank Wilson made threat to administration to coach LSU bowl game

Georgia Southern downs rival App State in Birmingham Bowl

Marcus Freeman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29

Marcus Freeman Informs NFL Teams He’s Staying At Notre Dame

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman indicated he will return to Notre Dame for the 2026 season, per his social media. Per SI.com’s Pat Forde, Freeman informed two interested NFL franchises that he’s returning to Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 25

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Gets Insider Update on NFL Buzz

The exclusion of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from the 2025-26 College Football Playoff has intensified discussions about the long-term plans of head coach Marcus Freeman.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 24

Keyshawn Johnson rips USC for ending Notre Dame rivalry games

Keyshawn Johnson rips USC, Lincoln Riley for ending Notre Dame rivalry games, accuses Trojans of being 'scared'

A USC legend is blaming the Trojans for the end of their longstanding rivalry series with Notre Dame.

Texas Tech HC Joey McGuire had words for CFP-snubbed Notre Dame

Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. makes decision on NFL Draft

New 'name of interest' emerges in Michigan head-coaching search

Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes transfer portal decision for 2026

Colin Cowherd News / The Spun / December 22

Colin Cowherd Weighs In On Notre Dame vs. USC Rivalry Game Ending

USC and Notre Dame will pause an illustrious college football rivalry for the immediate future. The two programs confirmed Monday that USC and Notre Dame will not play each other in 2026.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

Notre Dame Football Swaps Tradition For Strategy: BYU Series Set, USC Rivalry On Ice

In a move that feels a bit like trading a vintage muscle car for a sensible sedan, Notre Dame has officially announced a home-and-home series with BYU for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.