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On YouTubeNotre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / February 6
$54 million head coach predicted to leave major college football program for NFL job
Notre Dame finished the 2025 regular season 10–2 after opening 0–2 and then winning 10 straight, yet the Irish were controversially left out of the 12-team College Football Playoff.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 6
Top Notre Dame recruiting target sets return visit to South Bend - Gives Fighting Irish a critical chance with dynamic playmaker
Notre Dame football has done a tremendous job recruiting the running back position in recent years, about as good as anyone in all of college football.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 6
Notre Dame’s 3 Most Intriguing Position Groups for 2026
Notre Dame will have one of the deepest and most athletic rosters in the country in 2026. Marcus Freeman and company have done a wonderful job recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 5
Why Notre Dame's Kicking Issues Could Be Behind Them
The kicking game was one of Notre Dame's weaknesses in 2025, but coach Marcus Freeman has addressed that in a few ways this offseason. Going 5-for-9 on field goal attempts and 63-for-67 on extra points last season, the Irish ranked 129th out of 136 FBS teams with a 55.5% field goal percentage.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / February 4
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 4
Why Notre Dame Is Forever Linked to National Signing Day’s Rise
Believe it or not it's officially National Signing Day across college football. Now that the early signing period has come and the transfer portal has forever changed the game, the day hardly even registers on the college football calendar.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 4
Quarterback Teddy Jarrard Signs With Notre Dame
Quarterback recruit Teddy Jarrard verbally committed to Notre Dame back in July of 2025, but he made it official Wednesday, putting pen to paper and signing with the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / February 4
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / February 4
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 3
Proof of Notre Dame’s Elite Culture — and Why It Matters
Marcus Freeman is entering his fifth year at the helm of the Notre Dame program. His ascension from defensive coordinator to head man in South Bend has been a wild journey to follow with many ups, downs, frustrations, and celebrations.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 3
Where Every Notre Dame Transfer Portal Departure Ended Up
As Notre Dame turns the page to the 2026 season, it'll do so with a new collection of faces that came in via the 2026 high school recruiting class or from the transfer portal.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 3
Is Notre Dame Football About to Invade a Rising Big Ten Team Again?
The only thing keeping Notre Dame from officially joining the elites in recent college football history is its lack of a national championship since the 1988 season.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 3
Five Must-Win Games Left on Notre Dame Basketball’s Schedule
Notre Dame hasn't made it past the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament since 2018 and it certainly doesn't appear that will be changing this spring. The Fighting Irish currently sit at 11-11 overall and just 2-7 in ACC play.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 3
Notre Dame and HC Marcus Freeman quickly vault to the top for one of the most dynamic athletes in the 2027 recruiting class
Notre Dame football has been recruiting on an extremely high level under head coach Marcus Freeman. That is especially true on defense, which makes sense with Coach Freeman's background.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 2
Notre Dame football set to make a strong push for an elite wide receiver from an improving Fighting Irish recruiting area
Over the last couple of years, Notre Dame football has made a concerted effort to recruit the wide receiver position at a higher level. Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish have also wanted to tap more into the hotbed of talent coming out of the state of Florida as well.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 31
Notre Dame's rift with ACC is water under the bridge, commissioner believes
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Atlantic Coast Conference had their hug-it-out moment and have made up, according to the league's commissioner.
Lou Holtz News / Athlon Sports / January 30
Former Notre Dame Head Coach Lou Holtz Receives Serious Health Update
Lou Holtz was a prominent figure in college football for over three decades. He is best known for his tenure as the head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Lou Holtz update: Dick Vitale sends message after news of legendary Notre Dame, Arkansas coach entering hospice care
Iconic broadcaster Dick Vitale delivered a heartfelt message to former ESPN colleague Lou Holtz on X/Twitter Friday, one day after news broke that the legendary Notre Dame and Arkansas head football coach was recently entered into hospice care.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 30
Notre Dame Enters Recruiting Battle For Nation’s No. 1 Recruit
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and head coach Marcus Freeman made an obvious move Friday, extending a scholarship offer to the nation’s No. 1 player in the 2028 high school class.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / January 29
Cam Newton Is Doubling Down On Controversial Notre Dame Opinion
You can make an argument that college football's biggest rivalry at the moment is between Cam Newton and Notre Dame. During last Friday's episode of "First Take," Newton accused the College Football Playoff of giving Notre Dame preferential treatment.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 27
Notre Dame is looking to reap benefits from new 2026 CFP format
Notre Dame narrowly missed out on the 12-team playoff field in 2025.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / January 23
What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About Notre Dame’s 2026 Schedule
The Notre Dame 2026 football schedule came out, the College Football Playoff gave the program a sweetheart of a deal, and, shock of shocks, people are mad about both.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / January 23
Notre Dame Football 2026 Schedule: Full Breakdown and Season Outlook
Notre Dame's 2026 football schedule might not be a killer, but that could quickly change if a few things break the right way. As is, the Irish don't play any FCS teams, play ten games against Power Four programs, and Technically, the schedule isn't all that bad.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 12
Notre Dame responds to battery accusation against Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame has already generated several headlines this offseason.
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