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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.

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Pat Fitzgerald Has Changed His Tune on Notre Dame

There must be something in the air in East Lansing that is making Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald suddenly see things differently. The one-time star linebacker for Northwestern and former Wildcats head coach sure didn't sound like his old self earlier this week when talking about Notre Dame.

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 / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 16

Notre Dame’s Championship Odds Examined by Computer Model

Notre Dame moved to 2-0 after routing Rice this past weekend, 52-0. It now turns the page to Michigan State and a Spartans program that is 2-0, but is very much in the early days of the Pat Fitzgerald rebuild.

Notre Dame, Nebraska Announce Home-and-Home: Quick Irish Takeaways

While Notre Dame lost one red and white Big Ten team from future schedules earlier this year, it just gained a new one. The Indiana Hoosiers might not be interested in playing Notre Dame in the forseeable future, but the Nebraska Cornhuskers are.

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Top Notre Dame target will not be visiting for Michigan State, but the news offers a unique chance to upend the assumed leader

Notre Dame’s top 2028 running back recruiting target will not be visiting this weekend. But it could end up being some good news. While the attention is on the Michigan State Spartans coming to South Bend this weekend, Notre Dame football is also ready to host several top recruiting targets in the 2028 class.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 15

Have Notre Dame's Expectations Already Changed? Let's Take a Closer Look

It's a stat that was so unbelievable that it was worth checking several times. It wasn't a stat related to Notre Dame's matchups against preseason ranked foes like BYU, Miami or SMU.

Notre Dame Weather Report for Michigan State Clash Revealed

Week 3 is upon us as No. 3 Notre Dame looks to keep things moving in the right direction with longtime rival Michigan State coming to town. Notre Dame is fresh off a 52-0 destruction of Rice, while Michigan State also enters 2-0, having beaten Toledo and Eastern Michigan to date.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / September 14

What Early Data Suggests About Notre Dame After Two Games

The first big challenge for Notre Dame in 2026 is getting through the month of September without a loss on the ledger. Two weeks in, so far so good on reaching that goal, as the Irish sit at 2-0 and are ranked third in the country as they await Michigan State's after-dark visit to South Bend this Saturday night.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Notre Dame football is predicted to land yet another top-100 player after another tremendous recruiting weekend

Notre Dame appears poised to land yet another top-100 player. That comes after another successful recruiting weekend. Notre Dame football followed up a dominant 52-0 home opener against the Rice Owls with what could be an equally significant recruiting victory.

Notre Dame vs. Michigan State: Battle for the Megaphone Is Back

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been nine years since the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Michigan State Spartans last squared off on the gridiron. What was

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.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / September 10

Notre Dame vs Rice Prediction: Can the Irish Hit the Curveball?

Notre Dame did just fine on its world tour of grievances. The Irish showed against Wisconsin just how focused they are on making a statement. After being ignored by the College Football Playoff committee last season, they’re going to try to crush everything in their path.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / September 7

NBC's College Football Halftime Show Faces Growing Criticism

NBC’s college football halftime show is facing growing criticism on social media. Notre Dame topped Wisconsin in NBC’s Sunday night game this weekend. The Fighting Irish got off to a good start, opening the season with an impressive victory.

College Football News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Colin Cowherd Sounds Off on Notre Dame Following Wisconsin Win

Sports talk host Colin Cowherd wasted little time after Notre Dame’s season opener, arguing the Fighting Irish are only beginning to show what they can do.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / September 5

Historic College Program Gets Almost Guaranteed Playoff Autobid After Missing Out Last Year

By leveraging its status as college football’s most lucrative independent program during multi-billion-dollar television negotiations, Notre Dame’s high-stakes snub from last year’s 12-team playoff directly sparked a permanent rule change.

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

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 2

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

There is a plethora of intriguing matchups on the slate.

What the win over TCU really means for North Carolina

Between LSU and Clemson, which school is the real Death Valley?

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

The best fits for potential 2027 Power Four head coach openings

Why Arch Manning shouldn't be overwhelming favorite to go No. 1

Weekly Syllabus: LSU, SEC headed for Week 1 collision course

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 18

How Notre Dame is replacing Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

How Notre Dame is replacing first-round running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price

It's a massive blow to lose both of their top running backs.

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

How many teams in 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 13

Notre Dame’s first camp injury puts its championship depth to test

A year ago, the Irish recovered from an early loss and finished 10-2, only to miss the College Football Playoff.

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

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / July 27

Notre Dame beats out Oregon, Texas A&M for five-star EDGE Darieon Prescott

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are still over two years away from welcoming in their 2028 recruiting class. Marcus Freeman and the Irish are already putting together a class that could end up generating some massive buzz, though.

North Carolina GM Michael Lombardi placed on administrative leave

Alabama's NFL pipeline led four-star LB Tysir Young to commit early

Two SEC coaches who could be fired — and two who could be hired away

The 'College football color teams' quiz