Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame is dealt a difficult injury update, Fighting Irish offense forced to reshuffle to find replacement for vital starter

Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football are starting to gain a ton of momentum over the last four games, all victories. The Fighting Irish began the season with a 0-2 record with losses to Miami and Texas A&M, but they are beginning to round into form.

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Notre Dame has two losses and seemingly must win out to have a shot at the Playoff, while USC still has a trip to Oregon to make, and can’t afford a second loss ahead of.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / October 12

Watch: Notre Dame's Grace Restovich Picks Up 2 Assists In Win

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Notre Dame football is so close to turning the corner, but two fixes could help the Fighting Irish offense peak at the perfect time

Notre Dame football has put together four straight victories after beginning the year with an 0-2 start. The team’s 36 to 7 victory over the NC State Wolfpack was an imperfect performance, but more evidence that this Fighting Irish team is extremely talented, and they are improving fast.

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Who’s Favored? ESPN FPI Makes Call on Notre Dame vs. USC

Notre Dame cruised past NC State 36-7 Saturday to move to 4-2 at the season's halfway point. The Fighting Irish have been building since an 0-2 start that saw back-to-back heartbreaking losses at Miami and to Texas A&M.

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CJ Carr Gets Chance to Shine in Showdown vs. USC

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr is sort of in one of those places that all young quarterbacks go through. After a flaming hot streak after a rocky start at Miami, Carr hasn't quite had his "A" game in the last two weeks.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 12

Notre Dame Is Overthinking Short Yardage — and It's Costing Them

Notre Dame's offense might be electric, but it's missing badly in one key place. For as much fun as the Irish offense is becoming to watch, it's far from a finished product.

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Notre Dame's Defense Tames North Carolina State

Notre Dame's defense is hitting its stride at just the right time. After Notre Dame's first two defensive performances of the year, which led to a 0-2 start, all that could be reasonably asked of them in the remaining ten games was to make incremental improvement week to week and gradually try to improve.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sporting News / October 12

Notre Dame extends win streak as Freeman demands cleaner execution

A four-game win streak, another defensive gem, and still Freeman’s message stayed the same — the Irish must stop beating themselves.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 12

Notre Dame Holds Steady in College Football Playoff Projections Following Week 7 Win

Notre Dame (4-2) won its fourth-straight game on Saturday, defeating NC State 36-7. Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish continue to try and make another run to the College Football Playoff after starting the season 0-2, following heartbreaking losses at Miami and against Texas A&M.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 12

Another dominating performance has Notre Dame back in CFP picture

On the heels of a 36-7 win over North Carolina State, the question now becomes: have the Fighting Irish managed to overcome their early-season defeats to get back into the College Football Playoff picture?

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Marcus Freeman Addresses Missed Calls Against Notre Dame in NC State Game

Another week has come and gone for Notre Dame and it's brought more controversy with it. No, it didn't come down to a questionable final play like it did back in September against Texas A&M, but another Notre Dame game was impacted Saturday by the officials.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Notre Dame Fighting Irish finally unlock 1 crucial key to success that should help carry them to College Football Playoff

Notre Dame's 0-2 start, losing to two top six teams in the country (Miami & Texas A&M), is quickly beginning to feel like a distant memory. 56 points scored against both Purdue and Arkansas.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / October 11

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Watch: NC State's Asaad Brown Jr.'s 1st Career INT Steals Points From The Irish

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Notre Dame Update: Marcus Freeman Announces Key Injuries, Plus Dual Kicker Plan

Notre Dame will be heading into Saturday’s clash with NC State without a lot of key contributors. The injury report released by Marcus Freeman reads more like a medical ward inventory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 7

Notre Dame’s Playoff Fate Leaked & Marcus Freeman’s Unfair Privilege Over SEC Confirmed

Notre Dame’s CFP fate gets a sealed no-nonsense opinion from national analyst Josh Pate. And let’s just say, Marcus Freeman is now pretty much relaxed with his strong 3-2 record so far.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 25

Notre Dame lands elite four-star defensive prospect over Michigan, others

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have picked up yet another intriguing recruit on the 2027 recruiting trail.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 22

Notre Dame HC has message for Chris Ash after Purdue game

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman has message for Chris Ash after Purdue game

Following the contest, Irish head coach Marcus Freeman told the media that Ash needed to do a better job of matching pressure with his coverage scheme.

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