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Notre Dame Sends Cryptic Message Ahead of Massive Miami Showdown

Since the moment it was announced last December that Miami passed Notre Dame in the final College Football Playoff rankings and that the Fighting Irish were being left out of the CFP, November 7, 2026, has been circled by anyone with a connection to Notre Dame football.

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NOTRE DAME STEALS THE SHOW IN ROME — THE FIGHTING IRISH PULL OFF A THRILLING COMEBACK TO OPEN THE SEASON!

Notre Dame just gave college basketball fans an early reminder that this team isn’t going to go down without a fight. The Fighting Irish opened their 2026-27 season in spectacular fashion Sunday, rallying from a second-half deficit to defeat Villanova 74-72 at the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome.

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

Notre Dame's Women's Hoops Dominates Villanova in Season Opener From Italy

In a clash of Catholic Universities, it was No. 13 Notre Dame who got the best of Villanova, 99-75, from Italy on Sunday morning. This game was competitive through one quarter of play, but ND pulled away in the second quarter and never looked back.

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

Where Will Notre Dame and Miami be in Initial CFP Rankings?

The biggest week of the regular season is officially here for Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish get set to host Miami this Saturday. It's the biggest home game for the Fighting Irish since at least 2005, and a win would be the biggest by the program at Notre Dame Stadium since perhaps 1993.

Hannah Hidalgo News / ESPN / November 1

Win in Rome: Hidalgo shines to lead Notre Dame over Villanova

Hannah Hidalgo showed why she is a preseason All-American in the opening game of the women's college basketball season, posting 32 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and three steals as the No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / November 1

Coaches Poll Week 10: Miami, Notre Dame, Georgia, Ole Miss All Set Up

So the Coaches Poll went Coaches Poll, threw out all critical thinking, and went chalk – team wins and moves up, team loses and moves down. But it all sets up for a whopper of an upcoming weekend.

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

Notre Dame Left Some Doubt, But Sinks Navy In Second Half

In the end, Notre Dame did what it needed to do: collect a win over the uniquely pesky Midshipmen heading into the game of the year against Miami in South Bend this Saturday night.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 1

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

College football never stays predictable for long, and that's part of what makes every Saturday so much fun.

CFB Week 9 winners, losers: Wild Minnesota-Indiana kicker battle, Big Ten QB woes and more

Miami could be unanimous No.1 ahead of Notre Dames showdown

Drew Mestemaker's draft stock is soaring, while Arch Manning's is sinking

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

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / November 1

Watch: Notre Dame needs a statement vs. Miami, Utah keeps rolling | Rushing the Field (FULL)

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

Notre Dame Overcomes Slow Start, Sinks Navy: Quick Takeaways

Saturday was a story of two halves as Notre Dame had all of the issues that make playing Navy difficult until Nolan James, Jr. changed everything just before intermission in Foxborough.

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

What Notre Dame Can Do Against Navy That Can Translate To Miami

Notre Dame finds itself in a very complicated and tricky timing dynamic in the midst of the most important stretch of the 2026 season. First, the Irish lost to BYU.

College Basketball (W) News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 30

3 Reasons Why Notre Dame Women's Basketball Will Make the Final Four

Notre Dame's season opener is on Sunday in Italy against Villanova and there's no denying the fact expectations are high for the Irish. ND brings backs its best player and future WNBA Lottery Pick in senior guard Hannah Hidalgo and added two key players via the transfer portal.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 29

Notre Dame Football Looks to Extend Its Incredible Halloween Streak

This weekend is a little different for the college football season as Halloween falls on a Saturday for the first time since 2020 and the final time until 2037.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 28

Notre Dame Nation Is On Edge, Little Attention Being Paid To Navy

It has been a rough two weeks for the entire Irish ecosystem. First, Notre Dame did not play a complete and solid football game against BYU and suffered its first loss of 2026 as a result.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 27

Notre Dame vs Navy Prediction: How Fast Can the Irish Refocus?

The Notre Dame schedule is better than it gets credit for, the team is fantastic, and yet when it had the chance to flex its muscle and show just how good it was … (cue the sad trombone) womp, womp.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 25

Coaches Poll Week 9: Iowa, USC, and Notre Dame Are Ranked Where?!

Wisconsin has two losses this year, dropping the games against current No. 6 Notre Dame and unbeaten No. 7 UCLA. It just dominated USC last night; they have the same 6-2 record, and … USC is 25, Wisconsin 27.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

Is BYU actually the second-best team in college football?

BYU jumped from No. 8 to No. 2 in the AP Poll on Sunday, its highest ranking since 1984, after defeating No. 4 Notre Dame 28-24.

BYU HC Kalani Sitake channels Nick Saban after No. 2 ranking

How unbeaten Utah can follow BYU's lead with 'GameDay' win over Houston

Week 7 was chaotic day of futility for NCAA top-10 teams

A look at CFP, national title odds after chaotic Week 7

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

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

Notre Dame got hosed by 2 separate blown calls in final seconds vs. BYU

Notre Dame’s first loss of the 2026 season to BYU was riddled with controversy. No. 2 Notre Dame trailed No. 8 BYU 28-24 with 1st-and-goal in the final seconds of Saturday’s contest at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr commits the most embarrassing turnover of the season

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr may need to practice his spiking. Carr committed one of the most absurd turnovers of the year Saturday against BYU at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 17

College football today: 50-plus games, one must-watch for Saturday, Oct. 17

This weekend marks college football's Week 7 matchups, and it brings all the excitement you'd expect from a slate of games as we head into the latter part of the season.

BYU HC Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters

Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game in Provo

Nick Saban explains why College Football Playoff would expand to 24 teams

The 'College football color teams' quiz

C.J. Carr News / Yardbarker / October 16

BYU HC Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters

Notre Dame isn't just visiting an undefeated No. 8-ranked BYU Cougars team; it's walking into a proving ground.

Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game

Oregon State WR Jesse Legree getting Heisman Trophy attention

North Carolina at top of SEC's 'wish list' for potential expansion

What potential return of All-American would mean for Notre Dame

Where does Arch Manning land on NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest big board?

SEC football history: Recalling the most obscure opponent for all 16 teams

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16

Notre Dame at BYU: Holly Rowe, Cosmo and fun bits to know about big game in Provo

Have you heard that Saturday's showdown between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the BYU Cougars is a big deal?

What potential return of All-American Leonard Moore would mean for Notre Dame

How to stop worrying (and maybe even love) CFP's dreaded 24-team expansion

Where does Arch Manning land on NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest big board?

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Leonard Moore News / Yardbarker / October 16

What potential return of All-American Leonard Moore would mean for Notre Dame

The No. 2 Notre Dame Fighting Irish have a massive game coming up in Week 7 against the No. 8-ranked BYU Cougars.

College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 14

College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25

College football's Week 6 is in the books, and what a week it was.

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins

Bob Chesney gets first signature win at UCLA with upset of Oregon

Texas A&M's Mike Elko headed down Jimbo Fisher path after road loss to Missouri

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 5

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 5 standouts.

Top 25 roundup: CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over UNC

Eli Drinkwitz, No. 25 Missouri silence doubters with blowout win over No. 8 Florida

The 'College football color teams' quiz