Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 1

Notre Dame loses QB Trey Tagliaferri less than a week after his commitment to Irish

You don't often see the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on the wrong side of a flip, and that's especailly true when the commitment has just happened.

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr just put the college football world on notice

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

2 Notre Dame veteran wildcards who could transform the Fighting Irish offense from great to elite in 2026

Notre Dame football should have a tremendous offense heading into the 2026 CFB season. Two wildcards could transform it. Notre Dame football enters the 2026 college football season with national title expectations, and head coach Marcus Freeman has the roster to back it up.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Notre Dame football named among top spenders in high school recruiting as NIL era reshapes 2027 class landscape

Notre Dame football is fully embracing the NIL and pay-for-play landscapes. All Fighting Irish fans should be very excited about the growth. Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / July 1

Notre Dame’s 2027 recruiting class features 4 players ranked far too low who could unlock an elite haul for Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame football has several 2027 recruits that are underrated right now. Which ones deserve a substantial rankings bump? Notre Dame football’s 2027 recruiting class is nearing the finish line, and the Fighting Irish hold 21 commitments that position them as a consensus top-3 class nationally.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / June 29

Five-star OL Albert Simien messes with Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman had it coming when it came to the commitment day "shenanigans" from five-star interior offensive line recruit Albert Simien.

Ohio State beats out Texas, Georgia for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

QB Jackson Arnold leaning on Dan Mullen, Corey Dennis at UNLV

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 29

Notre Dame's CJ Carr Gets Ringing Support from Kenny Minchey

When Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr leads the Fighting Irish out on its September 6 matchup at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin, he'll have the full support of a man he was competing heavily against a year ago at this time.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Notre Dame is one massive update away from landing a historic 2027 recruiting class – An important date remains

Notre Dame is putting together a historic 2027 class. There are only a couple of important targets to know, especially for a complete group. Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have built the 2027 recruiting class into one of the most balanced and talented groups South Bend has seen in years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Notre Dame football still has one remaining obstacle to get past to complete a potentially historic 2027 defensive line class

Notre Dame football is on the cusp of history. There is one remaining priority target to keep a close eye on for HC Marcus Freeman. Notre Dame football recruiting has built a 2027 defensive line group that already has a strong case as one of the best in Fighting Irish history.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

Notre Dame Recruiting Target Osani Gayles Announces College Commitment

Notre Dame has been as hot as any team on the recruiting trail this June, moving up to No. 2 in the national team rankings for the 2027 cycle. Despite that, it doesn't mean that Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame are landing commitments from all of its targets.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

The Insane Numbers Behind Notre Dame's Latest Five-Star, Albert Simien

Notre Dame football has been on a recruiting tear of late. That heater only got hotter on Friday when five-star offensive guard Albert Simien of Lake Charles (Sam Houston), Louisiana, announced his commitment.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 28

Notre Dame Football Recruiting Update Entering July

As the calendar soon flips to July and the official second half of 2026 nears, it's a good time to look at where Notre Dame football stands in the recruiting world, after the white-hot run it has been on.

Wrestling News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 27

College Football's No. 2 IOL Makes Decision That Shakes Up Three College Football Programs

One of the last uncommitted five-star prospects in the class of 2027 made his college decision on Friday. Interior offensive lineman Albert Simien announced his commitment to Notre Dame, choosing the Fighting Irish over LSU, Texas A&M and Nebraska.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 27

Where Do Notre Dame and Its Top Players Rank in EA Sports College Football 27?

The EA Sports College Football 2027 video game doesn't come out till Thursday, but the team and player ratings were released on Thursday, and as expected, multiple Notre Dame players were ranked amongst the best in the game.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 26

Social Media Erupts as Notre Dame Lands Five-Star, Albert Simien

Notre Dame football's recruiting heater somehow managed to get hotter on Friday as five-star interior offensive lineman Albert Simien announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / June 26

Notre Dame keeps momentum, lands 4-star OL

Notre Dame continued its recruiting surge Friday with a commitment from four-star prospect Albert Simien, the top-ranked offensive guard in the 2027 class.

Marcus Freeman News / Viral Sports News / June 26

Marcus Freeman Delivers Massive Recruiting Win for Notre Dame

Trey Tagliaferri has emerged as one of the premier quarterback prospects in the 2028 recruiting cycle, drawing significant attention from college football’s most competitive programs.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / June 25

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame land elite QB recruit in massive win

Trey Tagliaferri is one of the top quarterbacks in the 2028 class.

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

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

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Predicting the next five Notre Dame commitments after the Fighting Irish landed 2028 signal caller Trey Tagliaferri

Who will be the next five commitments for Notre Dame following the Fighting Irish landing 2028 signal caller Trey Tagliaferri? Notre Dame football landed an intriguing addition on Thursday from 2028 quarterback Trey Tagliaferri.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / June 25

Notre Dame has 'the ultimate shutdown guy' in Leonard Moore

There's just something about a shutdown corner, especially at the college level.

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame land elite QB recruit in massive win

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

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

College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 25

Recruiting expert continues to favor Notre Dame for two priority targets with sights on an elite 2027 Fighting Irish class

Notre Dame football appears to be the favorite for two top Chicagoland recruiting targets. The Fighting Irish need to close strong. Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman continue to trend in a great direction with two priority 2027 recruiting targets from the Chicago area.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 25