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Final Four Weekend Sparks Bold Notre Dame Predictions for 2026 Season

The men's Final Four is taking place in Indianapolis this weekend, and as we have no need to worry about participating in it anytime soon, there is plenty of reason for optimism on the football field in 2026.

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US National Junior Team Member James Darcy Commits To Notre Dame For 2026

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 2

Notre Dame has several key 2027 recruiting targets that hold the key to putting together another elite group

These top 2027 recruiting targets are the most important for Notre Dame to be able to close on another elite haul of future players. Notre Dame football recruiting is off to a very strong start for the 2027 class.

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

Notre Dame Takes Massive Hit in Transfer Portal

We knew it was coming for Notre Dame basketball, and on Thursday, it became official. Notre Dame is officially losing Jalen Haralson to the transfer portal, yet another exit for the Fighting Irish basketball program.

Hannah Hidalgo News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / April 2

Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo Earns Major Honor After Fantastic Season

The Notre Dame's women's basketball season came to an end as expected on Sunday against undefeated UConn in the Elite Eight, but that didn't stop superstar Hannah Hidalgo from collecting some more hardware.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / April 1

Notre Dame’s 2026 Schedule: Why Opponents’ Prior Games Could Be Key

Chances are you've already heard a lot about Notre Dame's 2026 schedule. Thanks to USC and Florida State both asking off of it, the name's that appear on it are largely far from college football royalty.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / April 1

Notre Dame Football’s Continuity Is Already Paying Off in 2026

Notre Dame football wrapped up its sixth practice of the spring session, the first of which included live tackling on Wednesday, and Marcus Freeman met the media afterwards.

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

Notre Dame Forward Ryder Frost To Enter Transfer Portal: What It Means

There's the old saying, "When it rains, it pours." Well, that's what the Notre Dame men's basketball program is currently experiencing. Sir Mohammed and Garrett Sundra both entered the portal on Wednesday, and it looks like freshman Ryder Frost has followed suit.

Notre Dame Baseball Swept by North Carolina: What Went Wrong?

Last weekend, I said I was surprised Notre Dame cracked the top 25, and it looks like I was right. The Fighting Irish had a chance to establish themselves as a ranked team and dropped the ball after getting swept by No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / March 31

Top newcomers for Notre Dame and every Big Ten team; what coaches, GMs are saying

Which new faces in the league will make the biggest impact for each school?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / March 31

Giants' Harbaugh seems to be a big Love fan amid draft rumors

Giants' John Harbaugh seems to be a big Jeremiyah Love fan amid draft rumors

Whether or not a Giants team coming off a 4-13 campaign should spend such a high-value draft asset on an RB rather than on somebody who features at a so-called "premium position" has become a hotly debated topic on local sports-talk programs.

Giants' John Harbaugh makes odd claim about final season with Ravens

John Harbaugh has one word to describe Jaxson Dart-led Giants offense

Notre Dame lands four-star RB Isaiah Rogers over Georgia, Indiana and Penn State

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Jeremiyah Love News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 30

How NFL Draft Riser Jeremiyah Love Was Rated as a Recruit

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love likely won't have to wait very long to hear his name called in the upcoming NFL draft. He could sneak into the top five if a team is really wanting to make a splash, but at worst, it'd be a fairly big surprise if he didn't go in the top 10.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / March 30

Notre Dame lands four-star RB Isaiah Rogers over Georgia, Indiana and Penn State

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have now picked up a pair of elite 2027 running back recruits. First, it was four-star running back Lathan Whisenton, ranked as the No.

Kyle Whittingham lands his first 2027 recruit for Michigan Wolverines

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 30

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing dynamic running back Isaiah Rogers

Notre Dame football has been putting together a ton of recruiting momentum recently, including back-to-back huge visit weekends. From that impact, head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish have gained commitments from 2027 running backs Lathan Whisenton and Isaiah Rogers.

2026 College Baseball Recap: UNC Sweeps Notre Dame, ‘Bama Wins Again

March 29 marked the end of the weekend for most Division I baseball teams. It also marked the end of a strong one for North Carolina and Florida, two schools that were able to complete pivotal road sweeps.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 30

Key Notre Dame Target Set to Announce College Choice

Notre Dame football could be about to get hot on the recruiting trail. This past week, Notre Dame landed a commitment from running back Lathan Whisenton of Waco (Midway), Texas, and in a matter of days, could have a second back in the class.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 29

UConn's Strong outduels Hidalgo in Elite Eight win over Notre Dame

UConn's Sarah Strong outduels Hannah Hidalgo in Elite Eight win over Notre Dame

Strong showed why she's UConn's next big star during the Elite Eight at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on Sunday.

UConn returns to Final Four after rolling past Notre Dame

Women's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: TCU ends Virginia's magical run

Hannah Hidalgo News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 29

Notre Dame women’s basketball’s Hannah Hidalgo sends ‘historic’ message after Sweet 16 upset

It has no doubt been a historic run for Notre Dame women’s basketball star Hannah Hidalgo, who has been continuing to dominate during March Madness, especially with her latest outing.

Hannah Hidalgo News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / March 28

UConn Enters Notre Dame Showdown With Healthy Fear of Hannah Hidalgo

As if she hadn't already cemented herself as a household name in women's college basketball, star guard Hannah Hidalgo did so to a staggering degree when her No.

Hannah Hidalgo's triple-double helps Notre Dame upset Vanderbilt

Hannah Hidalgo's historic triple-double helps Notre Dame upset Vanderbilt

Hannah Hidalgo poured in 31 points with 11 rebounds and 10 steals as sixth-seeded Notre Dame held off second-seed Vanderbilt 67-64 in the Fort Worth Regional 1 semifinal Friday at Fort Worth, Texas.

Watch: Hannah Hidalgo leads Notre Dame to Elite 8 with historic triple-double

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 27

Notre Dame gets one step closer toward landing a fast rising top-100 recruit trending quickly to the Fighting Irish

Notre Dame football is riding a ton of recruiting momentum after a successful overall event last weekend. That includes a commitment from four-star 2027 Waco (Texas) Midway running back Lathan Whisenton, who opted for the Fighting Irish over Florida and Texas Tech, among many others.