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Notre Dame Gets Another Chance to 'Leave No Doubt' Against History, Boston College

It may have occurred 33 years ago at this point, but it's hard to draw up a more perfect follow-up to Notre Dame's win over No. 1 last week than by having Boston College come to South Bend.

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Why Notre Dame Will Not Fall Victim To The Boston College Trap

Heading into Notre Dame's season-defining battle with Miami, very little attention was given to the three games on the schedule after Miami, and for good reason.

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

Notre Dame TV Play-By-Play Voice Dan Hicks Dies Unexpectedly at 64

Awful news was announced Thursday morning as longtime NBC Sports play-by-play voice Dan Hicks died at the age of 64. Hicks has been a mainstay at NBC for decades, leading its golf coverage for years, but also found a recurring role on fall Saturdays as a regular voice of Notre Dame football.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 11

CFP committee rewards Notre Dame for long-awaited marquee victory

The Irish defeated Miami in a convincing fashion in Week 10.

How far did former No. 1 Miami fall in polls after loss to Notre Dame?

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Football mastermind CJ Carr's NFL Draft stock is skyrocketing after leading Notre Dame to win over Miami

No. 11 Notre Dame puts itself in driver's seat for playoff spot after knocking off No. 1 Miami

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Joe Montana News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 10

Joe Montana Interview Series: Why Marcus Freeman is Special for Notre Dame

Behind most all-time great quarterbacks are usually a legendary head coach. Bart Starr had Vince Lombardi. Roger Staubach had Tom Landry. Terry Bradshaw had Chuck Knoll.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 10

Notre Dame Almost Gets the Respect It Deserves in Latest CFP Rankings

A week after essentially being told, "win or go home" by the College Football Playoff committee, Notre Dame was rewarded handsomely after beating previously No.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 10

Boston College at Notre Dame odds: Early point spread revealed

Polymarket traders don’t have much, if any faith in Boston College this weekend when they go on the road to take on Notre Dame. The early odds are here for the matchup, and they are lopsided.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9

Social Media Reacts to Notre Dame's Epic Day and Win Over Miami

Two days after Notre Dame took down No. 1 Miami, the social media world is still abuzz. Yes, there was plenty of celebrating the victory, and what it alone meant for Notre Dame football in 2026, but then there was everything else the special day in South Bend did, and social media has captured that.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Notre Dame football is trending for several priority recruits coming out of the massive visitor weekend against Miami

Notre Dame had a massive recruiting weekend against Miami. What players are the Fighting Irish trending for coming out? Notre Dame took care of business on the field against Miami, but the Fighting Irish also made significant progress on the recruiting trail during one of the biggest weekends of Marcus Freeman’s tenure.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9

Notre Dame's ESPN FPI Ranking, Not Projection, is Most Important

After beating the previously No. 1 Miami, Notre Dame can keep its national championship hopes alive, as it sits three wins away from returning to the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9

Notre Dame's Narrative Shift After the Win Over Miami

In the most dramatic way one could imagine, lining up perfectly with Notre Dame history, the singular Miami game result was going to dictate the narrative surrounding not only the 2026 Notre Dame season but the Freeman era as a whole as well.

Lou Holtz News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9

Notre Dame's Lou Holtz Tribute Against Miami Was Better Than Fans Realized

While some certainly try to rival it, no single game is thought of more when one hears the name of a former Notre Dame head football coach, and Lou Holtz is mentioned.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Notre Dame is predicted to land another top-100 defensive tackle after a massive recruiting weekend against Miami

Notre Dame football has been predicted to land yet another top-100 recruit. Defensive line coach Charlie Partridge looks to continue his hot streak. Notre Dame is gaining momentum with another highly regarded defensive line prospect in the 2028 recruiting class.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Predicting Notre Dame’s spot in the next College Football Playoff rankings: How high will the Fighting Irish climb?

Notre Dame football is coming off a massive victory over No. 1 Miami. Where will the Irish be ranked in the next CFB Playoff ranking? My prediction: Notre Dame will jump from No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 8

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Football mastermind CJ Carr's NFL Draft stock is skyrocketing after leading Notre Dame to win over Miami

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are our Week 10 standouts.

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

Nick Saban slams 24-team College Football Playoff, blames money for expansion

The 5 'little brother' rivalries in college football

CFB Week 10 winners, losers: Notre Dame, Tennessee improve CFP claims, Kyle Whittingham's Michigan struggles and the best running back no one's talking about

No. 11 Notre Dame puts itself in driver's seat for playoff spot after knocking off No. 1 Miami

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / November 8

College Football Playoff Poll Prediction: Where Will Notre Dame and Tennessee Rank Now?

There were plenty of storylines coming out of the first round of College Football Playoff rankings last Tuesday night. Alabama at No. 5 raised the biggest ruckus, but as it turned out, the committee was justified.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr Makes Emotional Admission About Losing Younger Brother Chad to Rare Brain Cancer at Age 5: 'Creates a Hole'

Some losses stay with a family forever, shaping the lives of those left behind in ways words can hardly explain. For C.J. Carr, that pain is deeply personal.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Pat McAfee Calls Notre Dame Student a 'Liar' After ESPN Host’s College GameDay Expenses Cross $15 Million

A $1 million kick. A playful accusation. And a second chance to prove himself. Notre Dame student Michael Milano stepped up for Pat McAfee’s College GameDay challenge in South Bend, with Miami football legends waiting nearby and the crowd watching closely.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6

ESPN 'College GameDay' guide: How to watch in Week 10, location, guest picker, more

College football is entering its final stretch, and that means every game's stakes are high.

'There's players all over': Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman still focused despite injury to Miami star Malachi Toney

Miami needs Cooper Barkate to return to being an alpha WR with Malachi Toney out

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

College football Week 10 TV schedule includes two must-see showdowns

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Entertainment News / Ball Exclusives / November 5

College GameDay Heads to Notre Dame for Miami Showdown

ESPN’s College GameDay will broadcast live from the University of Notre Dame’s Library Lawn in South Bend, Indiana, on Saturday for Week 10’s matchup between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Miami Hurricanes.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 5

'There's players all over': Notre Dame HC still focused despite injury to Miami star

'There's players all over': Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman still focused despite injury to Miami star Malachi Toney

The Fighting Irish have a tough test against the No. 1 Hurricanes this Saturday.

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

Miami WR Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

YES ... HA HA HA ... YES: The Onion wants to test the limits of wackiness in college football by sponsoring a bowl game

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 4

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

The College Football Playoff committee ranked Notre Dame No. 11 on Tuesday, seven spots below its No. 4 rank in the AP Poll. What gives?

College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index after Week 9

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

No. 11 Notre Dame aims to make CFP case against No. 1 Miami

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

Malachi Toney News / Yardbarker / November 4

Miami WR Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday night that Miami's Malachi Toney is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and will undergo surgery that will sideline him indefinitely.

Daylyn Upshaw must step up for Miami vs. Notre Dame with Toney out

Ryan Day and Ohio State make Luke Fahey decision for clash vs. Oregon

Philip Rivers to meet with 'entire NC State brass' after Russell Wilson news

Paul Finebaum bashes CFP committee, rips Alabama's ranking in fiery rant

CFP rankings tiers: How much danger are country's top 10 teams in?

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 3