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Notre Dame's Roster Rebuild Nothing Short Of Impressive

The Notre Dame Football program is all in on 2026. The Irish feature a very talented roster, returning starting quarterback with great odds to win the Heisman, and a second-year defensive coordinator with terrific athletes to deploy.

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Predicting the Notre Dame defensive line depth chart following the eligibility decision on starting DT Jason Onye

Notre Dame football received some more great news on Tuesday night when it was announced that starting defensive tackle Jason Onye was granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, meaning that the 6-5, 306-pound interior presence will return for the 2026 college football season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21

An Early Look at Notre Dame's 2026 Football Schedule

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has told his team to "keep the pain" following a shafting from the College Football Playoff this past season. Instead of making a return trip to the Playoff, Notre Dame was left off, and opted to stay home instead of play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 21

Notre Dame’s Road Trip to BYU Gets Official Date

Notre Dame announced it would have a home-and-home series with BYU this past December, coinciding with the announcement that it wouldn't be playing traditional rival USC the next two seasons.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Mike Farrell Sports / January 21

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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 20

Watch: Cassandre Prosper stayed, put in the work, and the breakout followed ☘️ #notredame #womensbasketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 20

Notre Dame Hit With Final Disrespect in Closing Moments of 2025 Season

It wouldn't be right for the 2025 college football season to end without Notre Dame being handed out one last sign of disrespect. It happened as the regular season drew to a close, with Alabama barely getting by lowly Auburn, and passing the Irish in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 20

What Nick Saban Told Marcus Freeman on College GameDay—and Why It Matters

Nick Saban was big on Notre Dame from the very start of the 2025 college football season. From the very first weekend of the year, Saban called Notre Dame a top five team nationally, and stood by that even after it lost at Miami.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 19

Watch: Notre Dame vs. UConn Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Women's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 19

Notre Dame Demonstrating Long-Term Commitment To Being Elite

Notre Dame is and always has been a place built on tradition, old-school values, and the prioritization of spirituality and education. While this is admirable, it does present a tricky dynamic to navigate when it comes to the modern way college football has changed.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 17

Watch: Amani Hansberry & Tobi Lawal A Terrific Tandem In Win Over Notre Dame

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 17

Watch: Showing off with that pass #notredame #accbasketball #collegebasketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 17

Notre Dame Hits Home Run In Addressing Portal Needs

Notre Dame is set up to make a CFP run in 2026. Aside from a very manageable schedule, the Irish also feature a very talented, athletic roster, a returning starting quarterback for the first time in many years, along with a returning defensive coordinator who now has his feet under him after a rough start to his first campaign.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 17

Is Notre Dame Finished With The Transfer Portal Window?

In spite of a slow start to the transfer portal window, Notre Dame has managed to sign seven top-end players at positions of need in this cycle. It may

Marcus Freeman News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 16

Why Marcus Freeman’s ESPN Presence Is a Huge Win for Notre Dame

The college football season comes to an official end Monday night when Indiana and Miami battle in the National Championship game in Miami. Notre Dame's season came to an end back on Thanksgiving weekend as it beat Stanford handidly, but was left out of the College Football Playoff.

Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / January 16

Ranking the most important Notre Dame transfer portal additions that Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish signed this offseason

Notre Dame football has been extremely active in the transfer portal over the last week, bringing in some impressive players on both sides of the football.

Watch: Miami vs. Notre Dame Full Game Replay | 2025-26 ACC Men's Basketball

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / NBC Sports / January 15

Watch: Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman responds to NFL speculation | Rushing the Field

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / January 15

Marcus Freeman hints at possible NFL pursuit at some point

Marcus Freeman hints at possible NFL pursuit if timing becomes right

Marcus Freeman stood at the podium Wednesday afternoon, facing reporters for the first time since Notre Dame's season ended. The questions came quickly.

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