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On YouTubeNotre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 27
One Overlooked Reason The Notre Dame Offense Will Improve in 2026
Marcus Freeman enters his fifth full season as Notre Dame's head coach in 2026, but some things are still new. For the first time in his tenure, Freeman returns both his starting quarterback and his offensive coordinator.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 26
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 26
Notre Dame Dealt Major Blow As Top Assistant Heads to NFL
As many of you know, one of my all-time favorite sayings is that "there's never a dull moment in Notre Dame land." Just when you think Notre Dame has survived a rocky last month and a half and emerged on rock-solid footing, the Irish have been dealt a brutal blow as Marcus Freeman's best assistant coach, Mike Mickens leaves South Bend for the NFL.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 26
Is It National Championship or Bust for Notre Dame in 2026?
Notre Dame finds itself in a unique position as we start to look forward to the 2026 football season. The Fighting Irish are returning the majority of the starters from the 2025 season, including star quarterback CJ Carr, to pair with a defense that is sure to be in the top-five nationally.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / January 27
Notre Dame is looking to reap benefits from new 2026 CFP format
Notre Dame narrowly missed out on the 12-team playoff field in 2025.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 26
Notre Dame Might Make It Three Straight Cold-Weather National Champions
Well, that's it, folks. The 2025 college football season finally came to a close last Monday night, as Indiana claimed its first-ever national title after defeating Miami.
Braeden Shrewsberry News / ACC Digital Network / January 24
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / January 24
Cam Newton Sets Off Awkward Moment On ESPN
The College Football Playoff’s decision to stick with a 12-team format for the 2026 season was announced on Friday, and Cam Newton wasn't happy about it.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / January 23
What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About Notre Dame’s 2026 Schedule
The Notre Dame 2026 football schedule came out, the College Football Playoff gave the program a sweetheart of a deal, and, shock of shocks, people are mad about both.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 23
Cam Newton’s Comments About Notre Dame Are Raising Eyebrows
Quick, outside of Indiana, who went 16-0 and just won the national championship to cap a perfect season, who has the longest current winning streak in FBS college football?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / January 23
Notre Dame Football 2026 Schedule: Full Breakdown and Season Outlook
Notre Dame's 2026 football schedule might not be a killer, but that could quickly change if a few things break the right way. As is, the Irish don't play any FCS teams, play ten games against Power Four programs, and Technically, the schedule isn't all that bad.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 23
CFP Committee Still Holds Power Over Notre Dame Despite Rule Change
The College Football Playoff is staying at 12 teams next season, but two adjustments have been made regarding how the field is set. One change is that Notre Dame is guaranteed an at-large bid to the College Football Playoff if it is ranked in the top 12 of the final CFP rankings.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 23
There's a new Notre Dame linebacker target to know for the Fighting Irish following the decommitment of Ellis McGaskin
Notre Dame football received some bad news on Friday when 2027 Mobile (Ala.) Williamson linebacker Ellis McGaskin opted to decommit. Over the last few months, the 6-0, 205-pound defender had shown a ton of interest in other programs.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / January 23
Notre Dame Basketball Keeps Hitting New Bottoms for 2025-26
It's official, the Notre Dame men's basketball team has hit rock bottom. Again. It began with an embarrassing loss to Purdue Fort-Wayne in December and hasn't gotten much better since.
Marcus Freeman News / A to Z Sports / January 23
Notre Dame football and HC Marcus Freeman just received some bad news about an early recruiting victory
With how well Notre Dame football has been recruiting recently, there have been nothing but good vibes on that operation. Head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish staff just put together arguably the best class in 30 years in 2026, and are off to another fast start for the 2027 group.
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 / Athlon Sports / January 19
ESPN Facing Backlash for Marcus Freeman Decision
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman joined "College GameDay" to close out the 2025 college football season on Monday. He was on set to help preview Monday's National Championship Game between Miami and Indiana, and picked Miami to win right before the game started.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ACC Digital Network / January 19
Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / January 15
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.
Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / January 12
Notre Dame responds to battery accusation against Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame has already generated several headlines this offseason.
Marcus Freeman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 11
Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman Still Factoring Into NFL Coaching Carousel?
According to Ian Rapoport, there are teams that still think Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman could be an option to make the jump to the NFL despite his statement
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Field Level Media / January 8
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.
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