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Former Notre Dame Four-Star Recruit Medically Retires from Football
There was a time that Brenan Vernon appeared to represent the future for Notre Dame football. After the saga of the Brian Kelly departure following the 2021 season, the Mentor, Ohio star defensive lineman became Notre Dame's first commitment in the 2023 recruiting class, the first full class that was assembled by Marcus Freeman, as head coach.
Top-100 College Football WR Recruit Snubs Two National Powerhouses
Four-star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. committed to Notre Dame live on the Pat McAfee Show Monday afternoon. Jones Jr. made the announcement three days after his official visit to the Fighting Irish, his last official visit of the cycle.
Social Media Erupts as Notre Dame Lands Both Julius and Andre Jones
Notre Dame football had a massive Monday on the recruiting front, landing a much-needed star wide receiver in the 2027 class, and getting its first position player as a commitment for the 2028 cycle.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 22
Notre Dame football rides 2027 recruiting momentum toward an early Fighting Irish legacy bump for the 2028 class
Notre Dame football just received another big commitment. This time it was an early win for the 2028 recruiting class. It ended up being a massive day in Notre Dame football recruiting on Monday when they earned a commitment from 2027 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 22
Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing elite WR Julius Jones Jr.
Notre Dame landed a commitment from elite WR Julius Jones Jr. this week. Who will be the next 5 commitments for the Fighting Irish? Notre Dame football landed a massive commitment on Monday from elite 2027 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St.
Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / June 22
Notre Dame lands pair of four-star commitments from legacy recruits Julius, Andre Jones
Many elite players have come through South Bend over the years, but only a few running backs for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have hit the 3,000-plus-yard mark.
Mapping Out Notre Dame's Worst-Case Scenario for 2026
The odds are silly, and for good reason. FanDuel has Notre Dame's odds to make the College Football Playoff at -700, which is as lopsided of preseason CFP odds as you'll see in the 12-team era.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 22
Notre Dame football is predicted to land a versatile defender with Fighting Irish ties following a massive OV weekend
Notre Dame is trending with multiple top 2027 recruits following a big OV weekend. There could also be some good news for the 2028 class. Notre Dame football is fresh off another fantastic official visitor weekend.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 22
Latest Notre Dame recruiting intel following a pivotal OV weekend that featured multiple priority targets and an underrated DL
Notre Dame just wrapped another very important official visitor weekend, which featured multiple priority 2027 recruiting targets. Notre Dame football
Why All the Pressure is on CJ Carr to Deliver for Notre Dame in 2026
Notre Dame is always a lightning rod in the sport of college football. This has always been the case, given how unique the Irish are positioned in the sport as an independent team.
Notre Dame Recruiting Is Heating Up Again as Another Big Run Looms
These days, in the sport of college football, there really isn't an "off" season. Sure, there is a large part of the calendar when no games are being played, but this is the time when teams build themselves for the future through the portal windows and recruiting.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 18
Notre Dame Football Poised to Land 4-Star Wide Receiver with Family Ties
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish's 2027 recruiting class continues to grow. Led by head coach Marcus Freeman, they have already landed 18 commitments and rank No.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 18
Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish missing out on 5-star defender Kaden Henderson
Notre Dame received some bad news on 5-star LB Kaden Henderson this week. Where do the Fighting Irish go from here? Notre Dame football has had quite an interesting week on the recruiting trail.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / June 18
Notre Dame football misses out on an elite defender following a frustrating end to the recruiting process
Notre Dame football officially misses out on a priority 5-star recruit. Where do the Fighting Irish go from here now? It wasn’t too long ago that elite 2027 Tampa Bay (Fla.) Jesuit linebacker Kaden Henderson felt like he was going to end up with Notre Dame football, and for very good reason.
College Football News / Yardbarker / June 18
Texas A&M beats out Notre Dame for five-star LB Kaden Henderson
The Aggies had been recruiting Henderson for over a year, and they never let up.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 18
Notre Dame Football: Why the 2026 Season Could be the Fighting Irish’s Revenge Tour
Last year’s College Football Playoff snub still stings months later in South Bend. So it’s no surprise that Notre Dame opened spring practice with a simple motto: Leave No Doubt. With 15 starters returning from last year’s 10-win squad, along with a favorable schedule, leaving no doubt doesn’t just mean a trip to the playoff.
1 Stat That Matters Most for Each Notre Dame Opponent in 2026
It's not too early to know some stuff about Notre Dame's 2026 opponents. Lucky for you, you've come to the right place. Today's exercise is a simple one — we'll dig into one key stat for each of the Irish's foes this season.
Notre Dame's 2027 Linebacker Recruiting Takes Another Insane Twist
Just when you think you've seen it all in the world of college football recruiting, wait around another day, and you'll see something else. Alright, we've seen players flip commitments and change decisions in the final minutes before announcing a commitment, but that doesn't mean it doesn't come as a shock still when it occurs.
Joel Klatt News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 17
Joel Klatt Discusses Betting Notre Dame's 2026 Win Total
Notre Dame football brings back more production than any team in the nation, after going 10-2 last year, and being within a single play here or there of being in the College Football Playoff.
Notre Dame Lands Another Five-Star, Abraham Sesay: What They're Saying
Notre Dame football added a monster recruit to its 2027 haul on Tuesday when five-star defensive end Abraham Sesay of Pennsylvania announced he was committing to Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 17
Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments following the Fighting Irish landing elite EDGE Abraham Sesay
After Notre Dame football landed a commitment from elite pass rusher Abraham Sesay, what is next for the Fighting Irish class? Notre Dame football landed a massive commitment to its 2027 recruiting class on Tuesday from Exton (Pa.) Downingtown East 5-star pass rusher Abraham Sesay.
College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 16
Joel Klatt Names College Football Playoff Contender That Will Fall Short of Expectations
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are hoping to get back to the College Football Playoff and make another run at a national championship. The Fighting Irish made it to the national championship in 2024 before losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes.
College Football News / Yardbarker / June 15
James Franklin, Virginia Tech Hokies flip major Notre Dame prospect
James Franklin became known in the college football world because of his abilities as a recruiter.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Ball Exclusives / June 4
Illinois HC Brett Bielema calls out Notre Dame for not joining a conference
Reactions were pouring in following the hearing on Capitol Hill regarding the “Protect College Sports Act” especially when it came to Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua.
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