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

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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / October 25
Coaches Poll Prediction: How High Will Notre Dame, Georgia, and Indiana Rise?

Coaches Poll Prediction: How High Will Notre Dame, Georgia, and Indiana Rise?

It almost helped if you didn’t play this week after seven teams in the Coaches Poll Top 25 lost. Now it’s about how high Notre Dame climbs – if at all, after dropping like a rock from No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 24
How Notre Dame Lost its Bye Week Following BYU Upset

How Notre Dame Lost its Bye Week Following BYU Upset

As if Notre Dame's stunning 28-24 loss at BYU wasn't bad enough when it happened, it only feels worse exactly one week later. That's because BYU, who vaulted to the No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 23
Why Miami Football Going Independent Could Be Great News for Notre Dame

Why Miami Football Going Independent Could Be Great News for Notre Dame

College football realignment has made traditions only harder to protect each year. While almost annually, we see teams shift conferences and in recent years, have seen the Power Five dissolve into the Power Four, Notre Dame has remained true to its roots, and maintained its football independence.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker Quizzes
Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

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

C.J. Carr already ranks among Notre Dame's all-time passing leaders. How many of the top 15 quarterbacks in Fighting Irish history can you name in five minutes?

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / October 22
Notre Dame’s time is running out to flip a 5-star recruiting target from the softening grip of an SEC program

Notre Dame’s time is running out to flip a 5-star recruiting target from the softening grip of an SEC program

Notre Dame continues to chase Texas A&M commit Kaden Henderson. Just how legitimate is the Fighting Irish flip opportunity for the elite linebacker?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 22
Good News For Notre Dame Fans: A Chance At Redemption Is Near

Good News For Notre Dame Fans: A Chance At Redemption Is Near

The entire Notre Dame ecosystem is still struggling to grapple with what happened last weekend in Provo, Utah. This was more than just one game; this was the game for the Irish to prove themselves a worthy title contender and the number one team in the land.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / October 21
Predicting Notre Dame football’s final 5 regular season games with the College Football Playoff still on the line

Predicting Notre Dame football’s final 5 regular season games with the College Football Playoff still on the line

Notre Dame football uses its bye week to regroup before a stretch with almost no margin for error. How does the final run play out? The bye week arrives at the right time for Notre Dame football.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 21
Notre Dame football’s 6-1 start by the numbers reveals what makes the Fighting Irish special and a few areas still left to fix

Notre Dame football’s 6-1 start by the numbers reveals what makes the Fighting Irish special and a few areas still left to fix

Notre Dame enters its bye week at No. 4 in the AP poll. Which numbers from the first seven games matter most for the stretch run? Notre Dame football is in its bye week with a 6-1 record under head coach Marcus Freeman, sitting at No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20
Is BYU actually the second-best team in college football?

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
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 18
Kirk Herbstreit Did Not Handle The End Of BYU vs. Notre Dame Very Well

Kirk Herbstreit Did Not Handle The End Of BYU vs. Notre Dame Very Well

The finish to the BYU vs. Notre Dame game was a wild one. Notre Dame had a shot to win the game late, but the Fighting Irish came up short, as their final pass for a game-winning touchdown was knocked to the ground as the clock expired in Provo.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Notre Dame got hosed by 2 separate blown calls in final seconds vs. BYU

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 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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 17
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s Criticism Proven 'Unfair' After Notre Dame Take Backfires

ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit’s Criticism Proven 'Unfair' After Notre Dame Take Backfires

Kirk Herbstreit did not wait for Notre Dame to play BYU. The ESPN analyst accused the Fighting Irish of cruising toward the playoffs on a soft schedule and called it downright embarrassing.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 17
College football today: 50-plus games, one must-watch for Saturday, Oct. 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
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / October 17
Marcus Freeman Makes Notre Dame’s Playoff Expansion Stance Clear to Keep Key Advantage Despite Scheduling Changes

Marcus Freeman Makes Notre Dame’s Playoff Expansion Stance Clear to Keep Key Advantage Despite Scheduling Changes

Notre Dame wants a bigger College Football Playoff, and Marcus Freeman isn’t pretending it’s about what’s best for college football. The Irish are riding a 16-game winning streak and sitting at No.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 16
Kalani Sitake's comments show why Notre Dame's visit matters

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

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 

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 / A to Z Sports / October 15
Notre Dame football is predicted to land a 4-star recruiting target after tremendous visitor weekend against Stanford

Notre Dame football is predicted to land a 4-star recruiting target after tremendous visitor weekend against Stanford

Notre Dame football hosted several top recruits during its blowout of Stanford. How close are the Irish to adding another piece to the 2028 class? Head coach Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football had no problem dismantling Stanford last weekend, rolling to a 58-7 victory over Tavita Pritchard’s squad.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EasySportz / October 14
Notre Dame Has The Biggest Advantages In College Football

Notre Dame Has The Biggest Advantages In College Football

Notre Dame is undefeated and ranked No. 2, but its favorable schedule and independence are raising serious questions about fairness in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / October 13
Notre Dame Accused Of 'Cheating' College Football With 'Free Pass' To Playoff

Notre Dame Accused Of 'Cheating' College Football With 'Free Pass' To Playoff

Last year, the Notre Dame football team was so disgusted at being left out of the College Football Playoff that they boycotted their bowl game and the administration made moves to ensure that they would never be left on the outside looking again if in a similar situation.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 14
College football rankings: ESPN has a new leader in FPI Top 25

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

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
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