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Notre Dame football zeroes in on a pair of local targets to address 2028 recruiting needs and a 2027 misstep

There are a couple of local 2028 recruiting targets that I have become massive priorities for Notre Dame football and the Irish staff. Notre Dame football

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Notre Dame women’s basketball team focuses on strength conditioning

With the offseason in full swing, the Notre Dame women’s basketball team is focusing on strength training ahead of another championship chase. They are set to open the 2026-27 season against Villanova.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 8

Why Notre Dame, Oregon are likely to be in CFP national championship

Plenty of teams enter the 2026 season with College Football Playoff aspirations, but two programs separate themselves from the pack in a way that points toward a head-to-head game in Las Vegas on Jan.

Notre Dame pays homage to Green Bay Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

Deion Sanders is patient in the NIL era but he's expecting Colorado to win in 2026

Former Florida HC Billy Napier pinpoints what went wrong with Gators

Big 12 commissioner eying another round of College Football Playoff expansion

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / July 8

Notre Dame pays homage to Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

Notre Dame pays homage to Green Bay Packers with 'Shamrock Series' uniforms

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are one of the most historic and iconic brands in college sports. The Green Bay Packers are one of the most iconic brands in all of sports, but especially in the NFL.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

NFL News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 8

Notre Dame Football's Links to the Green Bay Packers Run Deep

Notre Dame football released its Shamrock Series uniforms for the Labor Day weekend showdown against Wisconsin this year, which will be played in Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 8

Notre Dame Has a New Role in 2026: National Championship Favorite

Notre Dame Football always has a target on its back. Whether the team is expected to be a contender or have a down year, the Irish get everyone's best shot.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Notre Dame football is predicted to land a developmental 2028 recruiting target with some massive overall upside

Notre Dame is predicted to land an intriguing 2028 recruiting target. His background is eerily similar to some past Irish victories. Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman are nearing the finish line with the 2027 recruiting class, and the 2028 cycle is already coming into focus.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Notre Dame football and the 2028 recruiting class: Why the Fighting Irish must prioritize Chicago and Illinois talent

The city of Chicago is going to be massive for Notre Dame’s 2028 recruiting class. They must keep the top talent at home. Notre Dame football recruiting in the 2028 class could hinge on how well head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish tap into the talent-rich city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 7

Pete Bevacqua Fumbles Notre Dame Position on 24-Team Playoff

In an interview with The Athletic in May, Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua advocated for a 24-team CFP system. Highlighting the consistent growth

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

What could hold Notre Dame football back from winning a national championship heading into the 2026 season?

What are the potential pitfalls for Notre Dame’s national title hopes in 2026? There are several potential hurdles to watch. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season as one of the top national championship contenders, and for good reason.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 7

Notre Dame’s 2027 recruiting finish has an extremely important layer to reclaim a proven Fighting Irish pipeline

Notre Dame is hoping for a couple of important pieces of recruiting news in the next few weeks. The long-term implications are high. Notre Dame football is the firm leader for 2027 Chicagoland Stars linebacker Roman Igwebuike and defensive tackle Brayden Parks, two top defensive recruits from the program’s backyard.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 5

Notre Dame Recruit Zayden Gamble Puts Florida Schools on Notice

It's not that Notre Dame football hasn't had some success recruiting in the state of Florida all-time, but it hasn't exactly been a hot-bed of talent on the regular, either.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / July 2

Marcus Freeman's thoughts on his future with Notre Dame are extremely clear

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman is not hiding anything. And he knows what he wants his future to look like.

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

Notre Dame: Marcus Freeman ‘intrigued’ by NFL opportunity

Penn State scores biggest recruiting win of the young Matt Campbell era with four-star QB James Armstrong

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Notre Dame football fans shouldn’t panic over Trey Tagliaferri’s decommitment for 2028 quarterback recruiting

There have been some negative reactions about Notre Dame losing a commitment from 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri. Please stop. Notre Dame football lost

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / July 2

RECRUITING: Top 2028 QB Quickly Decommits from Notre Dame

When Notre Dame received a commitment from a top Class of 2028 quarterback on June 25th, they got an impressive jumpstart to their class. Six days later it all fell apart as Trey Tagliaferri (Oradell, NJ) decommitted.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 2

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

You don't often see the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the wrong side of a flip, and that's especailly true when the commitment has just happened.

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr just put the college football world on notice

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

2 Notre Dame veteran wildcards who could transform the Fighting Irish offense from great to elite in 2026

Notre Dame football should have a tremendous offense heading into the 2026 CFB season. Two wildcards could transform it. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season with national title expectations, and head coach Marcus Freeman has the roster to back it up.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Notre Dame football named among top spenders in high school recruiting as NIL era reshapes 2027 class landscape

Notre Dame football is fully embracing the NIL and pay-for-play landscapes. All Fighting Irish fans should be very excited about the growth. Notre Dame

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr Has Big Expectations for Former 5-Star Recruit

CJ Carr is entering his second season as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish's starting quarterback. He was solid in 2025, completing 195-of-293 passes for 2,741 yards, 24 touchdowns, six interceptions and a 168.1 passer rating.

Leonard Moore News / Yardbarker / June 25

Notre Dame has 'the ultimate shutdown guy' in Leonard Moore

There's just something about a shutdown corner, especially at the college level.

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame land elite QB recruit in massive win

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

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

Brian Kelly News / Yardbarker / June 25

Former LSU HC Brian Kelly lands new job before CFB season

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

Brian Kelly is headed to the broadcasting booth.

Brendan Sorsby gets more bad news after supplemental draft decision

Kirby Smart is still the top SEC coach despite rough CFP appearances

Ohio State star is top player in 'College Football 27,' but won't be No. 1 draft pick

Mario Cristobal, Miami land two elite recruits minutes apart

Pete Golding, Ole Miss continue to clean up on in-state recruiting trail

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / June 24

5 Greatest Running Backs in Notre Dame Football History

Unlike our other lists of Notre Dame greats, our ranking of the top five running backs in Fighting Irish history features a more contemporary feel. Sort of.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 18