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Notre Dame Loses Al Washington, and What the Irish Do Next

Notre Dame Loses Al Washington, and What the Irish Do Next

Shortly after Irish fans got used to the idea that Mike Mickens would no longer be running Notre Dame's defensive backfield as he heads to the NFL, former defensive line coach Al Washington , who was about to handle the linebackers, announced his plans to do the same as he heads to the Dolphins.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 31
Notre Dame's rift with ACC is water under the bridge, commissioner believes

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.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 31
Lou Holtz News / Athlon Sports / January 30
Former Notre Dame Head Coach Lou Holtz Receives Serious Health Update

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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 30
Notre Dame Should Be the 2026 Title Favorite — Believe the Hype

Notre Dame Should Be the 2026 Title Favorite — Believe the Hype

The 2025 season was both encouraging and frustrating for Notre Dame. The Irish finished 10–2, won their final ten games, and still found themselves on the outside looking in when the College Football Playoff field was announced.

Lou Holtz update: Dick Vitale sends message after news of legendary Notre Dame, Arkansas coach entering hospice care

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

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 / ACC Digital Network / January 30
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 29
Notre Dame football has their eyes set on the next elite shutdown cornerback coming out of a very important recruiting area

Notre Dame football has their eyes set on the next elite shutdown cornerback coming out of a very important recruiting area

While Notre Dame football fans are still accepting the loss of elite defensive backs coach Mike Mickens, there is still a lot to be excited about heading into the 2026 college football season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / January 29
Cam Newton Is Doubling Down On Controversial Notre Dame Opinion

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 / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 28
When You Compare Notre Dame and Miami’s Schedules, One Thing Becomes Clear

When You Compare Notre Dame and Miami’s Schedules, One Thing Becomes Clear

When you hear about Notre Dame's 2026 football schedule nationally, you'd think the Irish were playing the majority of Division III's CCIW, not FBS slate it actually is.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 28
Marcus Freeman Hits Grand Slam, Achieves What Others Couldn’t

Marcus Freeman Hits Grand Slam, Achieves What Others Couldn’t

It wasn't long ago that some wondered if Notre Dame would ever return to any real form of glory and seriously contend for national championships again.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 28
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 27
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 27
Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / January 27
Notre Dame football just accomplished a rare recruiting feat that most doubted they could under HC Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame football just accomplished a rare recruiting feat that most doubted they could under HC Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame football has been recruiting on an extremely high level under head coach Marcus Freeman during his tenure. The 2026 recruiting class that the Fighting Irish were able to put together was an elite one, and arguably the best for the program since the Lou Holtz era.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 27
Notre Dame is looking to reap benefits from new 2026 CFP format

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.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Cam Newton Sets Off Awkward Moment On ESPN

Cam Newton Sets Off Awkward Moment On ESPN

The College Football Playoff’s decision to stick with a 12-team format for the 2026 season was announced on Friday, and Cam Newton wasn't happy about it.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / January 23
What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About Notre Dame’s 2026 Schedule

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 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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 23
There's a new Notre Dame linebacker target to know for the Fighting Irish following the decommitment of Ellis McGaskin

There's a new Notre Dame linebacker target to know for the Fighting Irish following the decommitment of Ellis McGaskin

Notre Dame football received some bad news on Friday when 2027 Mobile (Ala.) Williamson linebacker Ellis McGaskin opted to decommit. Over the last few months, the 6-0, 205-pound defender had shown a ton of interest in other programs.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 21
Notre Dame Isn’t Even the Best Program in Its State

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.

Marcus Freeman 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

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