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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

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 / 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 / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 9
Notre Dame Learns Tough Lessons As Miami Earns CFP Title Bid

Notre Dame Learns Tough Lessons As Miami Earns CFP Title Bid

While the modern transfer portal age has some downsides to it, such as tampering and pay-for-play deals disguised as above-board NIL, it has clearly done one thing that is probably good for the sport.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 8
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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 8
Notre Dame's Next Great Transfer Portal Receiver Hope

Notre Dame's Next Great Transfer Portal Receiver Hope

In case you've been living under a rock, Notre Dame's start the the transfer portal window has not gone well. The Fighting Irish remain without a commitment in the portal as of early Thursday afternoon, and none seem imminent.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 8
What Notre Dame STILL Needs in the Transfer Portal

What Notre Dame STILL Needs in the Transfer Portal

Notre Dame and the transfer portal - man, talk about the ultimate letdown... I remember being an impressionable kid and having a slight interest in horse racing.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 7
Why Is Notre Dame Falling Behind in the Transfer Portal?

Why Is Notre Dame Falling Behind in the Transfer Portal?

After Notre Dame was snubbed from the College Football Playoff in early December, once the initial pain wore off, fans and media alike expected the Fighting Irish staff to go scorched earth in the portal heading into the 2026 season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 5
Hannah Hidalgo News / ACC Digital Network / January 4
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 4
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 4
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 5
Steelers reportedly had potential Mike Tomlin replacement in mind

Steelers reportedly had potential Mike Tomlin replacement in mind

As questions of Tomlin's future in Pittsburgh swirl, it sounds as though the team was eyeing a potential replacement.

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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 / Viral Sports News / January 3
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Gets Another Big NFL Update

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Gets Another Big NFL Update

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman has been the most discussed college head coach on the NFL hiring radar in recent weeks, emerging as a prime candidate for several professional openings.

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.

Lincoln Riley News / Yardbarker / December 30
Riley puts blame directly on Notre Dame for ending series with USC 

Lincoln Riley puts blame directly on Notre Dame for ending historic series with USC

According to  Riley, it's the Fighting Irish who have dropped the ball when it comes to a continuation of this historic series.

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors
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The 'Paul 'Bear' Bryant Coach of the Year' quiz
Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / December 29
Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman's announcement throws cold water on NFL rumors

Since becoming Fighting Irish HC in 2021, Freeman has gone 43-12, leading the program to one national championship appearance.

Dabo Swinney, Clemson make coaching changes after 7-6 season
Swinney's inability to change could be his downfall at Clemson
New Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham takes first jab at Ohio State
Pat Fitzgerald's Michigan State tenure off to a rocky start
Frank Wilson made threat to administration to coach LSU bowl game
Georgia Southern downs rival App State in Birmingham Bowl
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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / December 25
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Gets Insider Update on NFL Buzz

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Gets Insider Update on NFL Buzz

The exclusion of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from the 2025-26 College Football Playoff has intensified discussions about the long-term plans of head coach Marcus Freeman.

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