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Will Teams Shy Away From Scheduling Notre Dame In Nonconference Play?

As Miami and Texas sit on the outside looking in to the College Football Playoff, some have questioned the value of scheduling marquee nonconference games.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / December 4

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 4

Notre Dame Men's Basketball Upsets Missouri, Hand Tigers First Loss

Before Tuesday night's ACC/SEC Challenge against Missouri, the Notre Dame Men's Basketball team had won all the games it should have won and lost all the games it probably should have lost.

Marcus Freeman News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 4

Marcus Freeman Confused By Notre Dame's Fall in College Football Playoff Rankings

For the last two weeks, Notre Dame sat ahead of Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings at No. 9 and No. 10, respectively. The Fighting Irish won 49-20 at Stanford (4-8) on Saturday, while the Crimson Tide picked up a 27-20 road win over Auburn (5-7).

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech Full Match Replay | 2025 ACC Volleyball

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech Match Highlights | 2025 ACC Volleyball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 4

Everything you need to know about the Notre Dame defensive class - biggest wildcard, a boom or bust prospect, and instant impact players

Notre Dame football has been recruiting at a very high level under head coach Marcus Freeman, but the 2026 recruiting class takes that recruiting impact to a whole other level.

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech Full Match Replay | 2025 ACC Volleyball

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech Match Highlights | 2025 ACC Volleyball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 3

Surprising New Outlook Boosts Notre Dame’s Playoff Hopes

Tuesday night didn't appear to bring good news for Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish fell from No. 9 to No. 10 in the College Football Playoff rankings despite cruising to an easy victory at Stanford.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 3

Notre Dame at the Center of College Football Playoff's Biggest Drama

Notre Dame has always been polarizing in the world of college football. As a historically independent, non-conference-affiliated power, the Irish are often the target of the complaint de jour.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 3

What CFP Chair Hunter Yurachek Said About Notre Dame's Playoff Chances

Notre Dame has been at the heart of College Football Playoff debates for weeks, and a new set of rankings released Tuesday further sparked conversation.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 3

Notre Dame 2026 Recruiting Class Best Recruit, Highest Ceiling, Hidden Gem

The Fighting Irish are bringing in a class full of high-profile athletes to South Bend in this 2026 recruiting cycle. From defensive end, to running back, to safety, Notre Dame has one of the deepest and most talented recruiting classes we have seen in recent Irish history.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 3

Inside Notre Dame's 10-Game Winning Streak to Get in the CFP Hunt

Everyone around the Notre Dame program knew that there would be a high cost to be paid for Notre Dame's unfortunate 0-2 start to the 2025 season. Now,

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 3

Notre Dame Sets Program Record with 2026 Recruiting Class

Notre Dame is bringing in a star-studded recruiting class in the 2026 cycle, with four five-star caliber players set to sign with the Fighting Irish on Wednesday, December 3, for National Signing Day.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 2

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / December 2

Watch: Notre Dame's Markus Burton Delivers A Double Double In Win Over Missouri

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 30

2025 Bowl Projections after Week 14: Alabama, Notre Dame, Virginia Rising in Playoff Field

College football’s Week 14 schedule produced several results that significantly altered the projected playoff field and bowl projections following Friday and Saturday’s action.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / November 29

College Football Playoff Committee Facing Tough Notre Dame Decision

We're not even all the way through this college football Saturday and it's already looking like the Playoff committee has a lot it's going to have to deal with.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Gridiron Heroics / November 26

College Football Show Host Blasts Committee’s Approach to Miami-Notre Dame Rankings

There is serious scrutiny on the College Football Playoff committee as the season winds down. Josh Pate, host of the popular College Football Show, voiced serious concerns about how the selection committee appears set to look past Miami’s head-to-head victory over Notre Dame when the two programs sit with identical 9-2 records.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 24

Experts debate Miami vs. Notre Dame in College Football Playoff rankings

As the 2025 college football regular season winds down, the CFP Selection Committee is gearing up for one burning debate this time around: Notre Dame vs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 18

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise, including Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. From a Notre Dame running back to a Toledo defensive back, here are five players we're tracking.

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