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On YouTubeNotre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / January 23
Notre Dame Football 2026 Schedule: Full Breakdown and Season Outlook
Notre Dame's 2026 football schedule might not be a killer, but that could quickly change if a few things break the right way. As is, the Irish don't play any FCS teams, play ten games against Power Four programs, and Technically, the schedule isn't all that bad.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 23
CFP Committee Still Holds Power Over Notre Dame Despite Rule Change
The College Football Playoff is staying at 12 teams next season, but two adjustments have been made regarding how the field is set. One change is that Notre Dame is guaranteed an at-large bid to the College Football Playoff if it is ranked in the top 12 of the final CFP rankings.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 23
There's a new Notre Dame linebacker target to know for the Fighting Irish following the decommitment of Ellis McGaskin
Notre Dame football received some bad news on Friday when 2027 Mobile (Ala.) Williamson linebacker Ellis McGaskin opted to decommit. Over the last few months, the 6-0, 205-pound defender had shown a ton of interest in other programs.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 23
Notre Dame Basketball Keeps Hitting New Bottoms for 2025-26
It's official, the Notre Dame men's basketball team has hit rock bottom. Again. It began with an embarrassing loss to Purdue Fort-Wayne in December and hasn't gotten much better since.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 23
Notre Dame’s Schedule Is Out — Here Are 5 Things That Jumped Out
2026 will be a season of massive expectations for Notre Dame as Marcus Freeman's squad will enter the year as one of the nation's favorites to win a national championship.
Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / January 23
Notre Dame football and HC Marcus Freeman just received some bad news about an early recruiting victory
With how well Notre Dame football has been recruiting recently, there have been nothing but good vibes on that operation. Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff just put together arguably the best class in 30 years in 2026, and are off to another fast start for the 2027 group.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 22
Hannah Hidalgo News / ACC Digital Network / January 22
MLB News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21
Notre Dame Signings Should Fix Kicking Woes
Where were you on October 11, 2025? Major League Baseball was just finishing its divsional series that night, as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs in the winner-take-all fifth game, to head to the National League Championship Series.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21
Notre Dame's Roster Rebuild Nothing Short Of Impressive
The Notre Dame Football program is all in on 2026. The Irish feature a very talented roster, returning starting quarterback with great odds to win the Heisman, and a second-year defensive coordinator with terrific athletes to deploy.
Jason Onye News / A to Z Sports / January 21
Predicting the Notre Dame defensive line depth chart following the eligibility decision on starting DT Jason Onye
Notre Dame football received some more great news on Tuesday night when it was announced that starting defensive tackle Jason Onye was granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, meaning that the 6-5, 306-pound interior presence will return for the 2026 college football season.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21
An Early Look at Notre Dame's 2026 Football Schedule
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has told his team to "keep the pain" following a shafting from the College Football Playoff this past season. Instead of making a return trip to the Playoff, Notre Dame was left off, and opted to stay home instead of play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21
Notre Dame’s Road Trip to BYU Gets Official Date
Notre Dame announced it would have a home-and-home series with BYU this past December, coinciding with the announcement that it wouldn't be playing traditional rival USC the next two seasons.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 21
Notre Dame Isn’t Even the Best Program in Its State
No matter what the product on the field is, Notre Dame’s program is always relevant nationally. That is especially true in recent years, when the Irish have totaled double-digit victories eight of the last nine seasons.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 20
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 20
Notre Dame Hit With Final Disrespect in Closing Moments of 2025 Season
It wouldn't be right for the 2025 college football season to end without Notre Dame being handed out one last sign of disrespect. It happened as the regular season drew to a close, with Alabama barely getting by lowly Auburn, and passing the Irish in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 20
What Nick Saban Told Marcus Freeman on College GameDay—and Why It Matters
Nick Saban was big on Notre Dame from the very start of the 2025 college football season. From the very first weekend of the year, Saban called Notre Dame a top five team nationally, and stood by that even after it lost at Miami.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / January 19
ESPN Facing Backlash for Marcus Freeman Decision
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joined "College GameDay" to close out the 2025 college football season on Monday. He was on set to help preview Monday's National Championship Game between Miami and Indiana, and picked Miami to win right before the game started.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 19
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 15
Marcus Freeman hints at possible NFL pursuit if timing becomes right
Marcus Freeman stood at the podium Wednesday afternoon, facing reporters for the first time since Notre Dame's season ended. The questions came quickly.
Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / January 12
Notre Dame responds to battery accusation against Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame has already generated several headlines this offseason.
Marcus Freeman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Still Factoring Into NFL Coaching Carousel?
According to Ian Rapoport, there are teams that still think Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman could be an option to make the jump to the NFL despite his statement
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Field Level Media / January 8
Notre Dame star Leah Klenke joins hometown Dash
Notre Dame defender Leah Klenke signed with her hometown Houston Dash on Thursday. Klenke, 21, is under contract with the NWSL club through the 2028 season.
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