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Notre Dame Lands Star Defensive Tackle In The Transfer Portal

Notre Dame Lands Star Defensive Tackle In The Transfer Portal

After not landing a player in the transfer portal for nearly 10 full days, Notre Dame made it five commitments in just over 24 hours as Pitt transfer, defensive tackle Francis Brewu made his pledge to the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 13
Notre Dame Impresses In The Transfer Portal After Slow Start

Notre Dame Impresses In The Transfer Portal After Slow Start

After a slow first week of the portal window that caused Irish anxiety, Notre Dame made a big splash in the free agency market on Monday, landing a very talented foursome of players that will now don the blue and gold in South Bend.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 13
Former Notre Dame Stars Still Chasing a Super Bowl in the NFL Divisional Round

Former Notre Dame Stars Still Chasing a Super Bowl in the NFL Divisional Round

As football season officially winds down and just the National Championship game remains for college, the NFL Playoffs get set to enter what many think is the best weekend of the year.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 12
Notre Dame Football Getting Past a Rocky Offseason Just Fine

Notre Dame Football Getting Past a Rocky Offseason Just Fine

Notre Dame Football has always been polarizing. Very few people are in the middle on the Irish. Most folks either love Notre Dame or hate Notre Dame, with little that could sway them to the other side.

Marcus Freeman News / Total Apex Sports / January 12
No Charges for Freeman: Notre Dame Coach Cleared After Bizarre Wrestling Incident

No Charges for Freeman: Notre Dame Coach Cleared After Bizarre Wrestling Incident

Marcus Freeman can officially put a bizarre and tense weekend behind him. The Notre Dame head coach will not face criminal charges following an accusation of battery at a high school wrestling match earlier this month.

Hannah Hidalgo News / ACC Digital Network / January 11
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 12
Notre Dame responds to battery accusation against Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame responds to battery accusation against Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame has already generated several headlines this offseason.

Freeman accused of battery by high school wrestling coach
NFL teams will not give up on Freeman
Marcus Freeman News / Larry Brown Sports / January 13
Marcus Freeman accused of battery by high school wrestling coach

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman accused of battery by high school wrestling coach

Freeman just finished up his fourth full season with the Fighting Irish.

NFL teams will not give up on Marcus Freeman
The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history
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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 11
Notre Dame’s Running Back Room For 2026

Notre Dame’s Running Back Room For 2026

So far, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have avoided a rush into the transfer portal at the running back position. Both star running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price have declared for the NFL Draft.

Marcus Freeman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Still Factoring Into NFL Coaching Carousel?

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Still Factoring Into NFL Coaching Carousel?

According to Ian Rapoport, there are teams that still think Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman could be an option to make the jump to the NFL despite his statement

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 10
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 10
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / SwimSwam / January 9

Kentucky Takes Down Notre Dame As Tuufui Breaks School Record

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam Kentucky vs Notre Dame January 9, 2026 Lexington, Kentucky — Lancaster Aquatic Center SCY (25 Yards) Full Meet Results Team

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 9
ESPN Shows Its True Colors Regarding Notre Dame Following Epic Miami Victory

ESPN Shows Its True Colors Regarding Notre Dame Following Epic Miami Victory

Have you ever felt that ESPN doesn't treat all teams the same? Specifically, has it ever felt like Notre Dame gets different treatment on the four-letter network than others, and I don't mean that in a good way.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / SwimSwam / January 9

23.2/50.3 Sprint Freestyler Renee Nealon Commits To Notre Dame’s Class Of 2030

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / SwimSwam / January 9

Winter Juniors Qualifier Brayden Jones Commits To Notre Dame For 2026-27

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Field Level Media / January 8
Notre Dame star Leah Klenke joins hometown Dash

Notre Dame star Leah Klenke joins hometown Dash

Notre Dame defender Leah Klenke signed with her hometown Houston Dash on Thursday. Klenke, 21, is under contract with the NWSL club through the 2028 season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 8
Notre Dame is a team to know for a former top recruit that the Fighting Irish get a second chance with via the transfer portal 

Notre Dame is a team to know for a former top recruit that the Fighting Irish get a second chance with via the transfer portal 

Notre Dame football is in the market to bring in a talented wide receiver or two from the transfer portal this offseason, but the board has continued to become smaller over the last few days.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / January 3
4 NFL Teams Interested In Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman

4 NFL Teams Interested In Notre Dame Coach Marcus Freeman

If Marcus Freeman leaves Notre Dame in the next few years, there's a good chance he'll find himself coaching an NFL team. After Notre Dame missed out on the final at-large bid for the College Football Playoff, athletic director Pete Bevacqua made it clear that Freeman would receive an enhanced contract for the 2026 season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Ball Exclusives / January 3
Notre Dame HC Micah Shrewsberry charges at official after narrow loss

Notre Dame HC Micah Shrewsberry charges at official after narrow loss

Following Friday night’s controversial 72-71 loss to Cal., Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry charged at referee Adam Flore. Both players and staff had to restrain him from reaching Flore.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / January 4
Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry was livid Friday after the final buzzer sounded in his team’s dramatic loss to Cal. The Fighting Irish led the Golden Bears 71-68 with less than 10 seconds left at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / December 31
Notre Dame football has had some mixed Transfer Portal results over the years - studs, duds, and biggest surprises

Notre Dame football has had some mixed Transfer Portal results over the years - studs, duds, and biggest surprises

Over the years, Notre Dame football has had quite a few transfer portal success stories. Like every program, however, there are also going to be some misses along the way, and head coach Marcus Freeman’s squad has also had their fair share.

Joel Klatt News / Athlon Sports / December 31
Joel Klatt Reveals Why No Team Should Schedule Notre Dame

Joel Klatt Reveals Why No Team Should Schedule Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish is one of the best programs in college football history. According to College Football Reference, the Fighting Irish have a 916-327-33 all-time record and 13 national championships.

Marcus Freeman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29
Marcus Freeman Informs NFL Teams He’s Staying At Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman Informs NFL Teams He’s Staying At Notre Dame

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman indicated he will return to Notre Dame for the 2026 season, per his social media. Per SI.com’s Pat Forde, Freeman informed two interested NFL franchises that he’s returning to Notre Dame.

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