Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame’s Road Trip to BYU Gets Official Date

Notre Dame announced it would have a home-and-home series with BYU this past December, coinciding with the announcement that it wouldn't be playing traditional rival USC the next two seasons.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Notre Dame Isn’t Even the Best Program in Its State

No matter what the product on the field is, Notre Dame’s program is always relevant nationally. That is especially true in recent years, when the Irish have totaled double-digit victories eight of the last nine seasons.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 20

Watch: Cassandre Prosper stayed, put in the work, and the breakout followed ☘️ #notredame #womensbasketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 20

Notre Dame Hit With Final Disrespect in Closing Moments of 2025 Season

It wouldn't be right for the 2025 college football season to end without Notre Dame being handed out one last sign of disrespect. It happened as the regular season drew to a close, with Alabama barely getting by lowly Auburn, and passing the Irish in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 20

What Nick Saban Told Marcus Freeman on College GameDay—and Why It Matters

Nick Saban was big on Notre Dame from the very start of the 2025 college football season. From the very first weekend of the year, Saban called Notre Dame a top five team nationally, and stood by that even after it lost at Miami.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 19

Watch: Notre Dame vs. UConn Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 19

Notre Dame Demonstrating Long-Term Commitment To Being Elite

Notre Dame is and always has been a place built on tradition, old-school values, and the prioritization of spirituality and education. While this is admirable, it does present a tricky dynamic to navigate when it comes to the modern way college football has changed.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 17

Watch: Amani Hansberry & Tobi Lawal A Terrific Tandem In Win Over Notre Dame

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 17

Watch: Showing off with that pass #notredame #accbasketball #collegebasketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 17

Notre Dame Hits Home Run In Addressing Portal Needs

Notre Dame is set up to make a CFP run in 2026. Aside from a very manageable schedule, the Irish also feature a very talented, athletic roster, a returning starting quarterback for the first time in many years, along with a returning defensive coordinator who now has his feet under him after a rough start to his first campaign.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 17

Is Notre Dame Finished With The Transfer Portal Window?

In spite of a slow start to the transfer portal window, Notre Dame has managed to sign seven top-end players at positions of need in this cycle. It may

Marcus Freeman News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 16

Why Marcus Freeman’s ESPN Presence Is a Huge Win for Notre Dame

The college football season comes to an official end Monday night when Indiana and Miami battle in the National Championship game in Miami. Notre Dame's season came to an end back on Thanksgiving weekend as it beat Stanford handidly, but was left out of the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Ranking the most important Notre Dame transfer portal additions that Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish signed this offseason

Notre Dame football has been extremely active in the transfer portal over the last week, bringing in some impressive players on both sides of the football.

Watch: Miami vs. Notre Dame Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / January 15

Watch: Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman responds to NFL speculation | Rushing the Field

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 15

Ranking Notre Dame’s Top Transfer Portal Additions for the 2026 Season

No question about it, one of the biggest winners in the transfer portal cycle was Notre Dame, despite a slow start. The Fighting Irish will close with seven commitments, and additions that will help well beyond the 2026 season, which they'll enter as one of the favorites to win the national championship.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / January 15

Whispers linking Marcus Freeman with Steelers not quieting down despite commitment to Notre Dame

Freeman has consistently reiterated his commitment to Notre Dame. That's not stopping people from speculating that he could be lured from South Bend.

Ben Roethlisberger makes his dream pick for Steelers' next head coach clear

Mike Tomlin's Steelers tenure was massive success, but both sides needed change

Was Mike Tomlin's resignation a long time coming?

Mike Tomlin departure must force Steelers to commit to full rebuild

The '2007-08 NFL head coaches' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 15

Marcus Freeman Delivers Stabilizing Notre Dame State Of The Union Address

Notre Dame fans have not heard from head coach Marcus Freeman in person since the Stanford post-game coverage. A lot has happened since then, to say the least.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / January 15

Marcus Freeman hints at possible NFL pursuit at some point

Marcus Freeman hints at possible NFL pursuit if timing becomes right

Marcus Freeman stood at the podium Wednesday afternoon, facing reporters for the first time since Notre Dame's season ended. The questions came quickly.

Whispers linking Marcus Freeman with Steelers not quieting down despite commitment to Notre Dame

Top three winners and losers in the college football transfer portal

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

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

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / January 12