Notre Dame Fighting Irish: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Notre Dame Football vs Purdue: Preview, Storylines

Notre Dame is 3-0 and gets on the bus for its first true road game this season when it travels to Purdue on Saturday. Sure, the Fighting Irish opened the year at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin, but that was a Shamrock Series game that featured at least half a stadium of Notre Dame fans.

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Weather Forecast for Notre Dame's Trip to Purdue

When Notre Dame and Purdue met in South Bend last year, the two old rivals were met with a long afternoon that featured a lightning delay and saw a combined 86 points scored in the 56-30 Fighting Irish victory.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Notre Dame football is predicted to miss out on an elite defensive line recruiting target

Notre Dame has been in the mix for the No. 2 overall player in the 2028 class. Where do things stand for the Fighting Irish on the defensive line? Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have recruited the defensive line at an elite level in the 2027 class, and their attention has already shifted to 2028.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22

Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds: Opening point spread revealed

Notre Dame and Purdue will go head-to-head in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season, and the odds for the matchup have been revealed via Polymarket. The kickoff time and how to watch the game are also available.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 22

Notre Dame took a massive step with yet another son of an NFL father, riding momentum after big recruiting weekend

Notre Dame continues to pursue elite DL talent in the 2028 class, and a recent visit from one of the country’s top 2028 prospects gave them a big opportunity to make their case.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 22

A Divide Is Forming In The Notre Dame Fan Base: Which Side Are You On?

Notre Dame Football is in a terrific spot after the first three games of the 2026 season. The Irish are a pristine 3-0, are ranked third in the country, and have won their ballgames by a combined score of 120-23.

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

How Marcus Freeman’s College Job Influences Notre Dame Football Today

If you went to college, chances are strong you had a job during it. I worked in the mailroom on campus at one point before getting a job at a sports memorabilia store in the mall while I was a student.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Notre Dame football has checked a lot of boxes on the National Championship checklist, but one major area of concern remains

Three games into the 2026 season, Notre Dame meets 4 of 5 criteria on my championship checklist — and the one box still empty could decide everything.

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

Notre Dame's Offense Still A Work In Progress, And That Is Fine

Notre Dame has outscored opponents 120-23 so far this year. By any regular standard, this would be considered excellent both offensively and defensively.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 20

Notre Dame’s coaching staff has a no brainer decision to make once Brauntae Johnson returns from injury

Luke Talich’s versatility at 6-4, 220 pounds could fuel some creative 3-safety alignments once Brauntae Johnson returns from injury. Notre Dame football’s secondary has been a massive talking point all season, and for good reason.

Notre Dame Defense News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 20

What the Notre Dame Defense Did Best in the Win Over Michigan State

Through three games this season, Notre Dame has allowed its opponents to score 13, 0, and 10 points. This is elite defensive football, especially so early in the season, as teams are usually still finding themselves defensively.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 20

Notre Dame Issues Emergency Alert After Gunfire Near Campus as Police Search for Suspect

Saturday night was billed as a classic college football showdown, but just minutes after kickoff, thousands of fans at Notre Dame Stadium watched the game take a backseat to real-time danger.

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

Notre Dame's Strength of Schedule Takes Hit in Week 3

We should have been assuming it already, but well before No. 3 Notre Dame hosted Michigan State in South Bend, a pair of ACC games that impacted the Fighting Irish took place.

Notre Dame vs Michigan State Pregame Buzz from South Bend

The next stop on the Notre Dame "Leave No Doubt Tour" is against Michigan State, as old rivals renew their disdain for one another in South Bend on Saturday night.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 18

ACC Team Blatantly Rips Off Notre Dame with New Logo

A post about logos - just what I thought I would be doing on a Friday afternoon. Full disclosure, I went to a college that pretty blatantly stole its logo from Notre Dame.

Stroms Brewing for Notre Dame-Michigan State Saturday Night

It certainly looks like a weather situation will be headed towards South Bend on Saturday night when No. 3 Notre Dame plays host to Michigan State. Earlier this week, we checked out the weather forecast that had called for some rain early in the day, but appeared to be clear by the time game time came around.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Notre Dame football is refusing to give up on an elite target, and they have the chance to flex their recruiting muscles

Can Notre Dame football flip elite 2027 LB Kaden Henderson from Texas A&M? The Fighting Irish certainly aren’t giving up. Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have not given up on 5-star 2027 Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit linebacker Kaden Henderson, despite his June 18 commitment to Texas A&M.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman Named in Shocking NFL Rumor

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman has built something durable in South Bend, the kind of program that makes NFL front offices look twice even when the coach himself keeps saying he is not looking.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / September 11

2027 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Notre Dame CB Leonard Moore

If your favorite team is looking to the 2027 NFL Draft to find the next superstar cornerback, they’re in luck, because Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore is the real deal.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 4

Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin game already expected to be one-sided

It's that exciting time of year when college football is back, baby. The games are already in full swing, and football Saturdays are a very real thing right now.

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Notre Dame QB CJ Carr opens as Heisman favorite along with Arch Manning

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / September 2

ESPN experts send strong message on Notre Dame's 2026 championship chances

Week 1 of the college football season is here, and predictions are coming in left and right. Notre Dame fans will love the latest prognostications from ESPN.

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 1

National CFB analyst predicts Miami will win national championship

National college football analyst and host Josh Pate predicts that the Miami Hurricanes will win the 2026 National Championship and quarterback Darian Mensah will win the Heisman Trophy.

Top four games to watch in Week 1 of 2026 college football season

Why Brian Kelly, Dan Mullen could be great fits at their old schools

ESPN reveals 'College GameDay' kickoff details

The 'College football national champions' quiz