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Notre Dame Finalizes New 2026 Opponent, 2 Openings Remain

Notre Dame is one step closer to completing its 2026 football schedule, as on Thursday, it was announced that Rice will travel to South Bend next season.

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Notre Dame Trending for Top Defensive Recruit After New Prediction

Notre Dame is fresh off a massive June in terms of recruiting and is looking to stay hot in July. That begins right away as three wide receiver targets are set to announce their college choices starting Friday evening, but will continue later in the month as well.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Notre Dame Adds Rice To The 2026 Football Schedule

Notre Dame is one step closer to finalizing its 2026 schedule after announcing the Fighting Irish will host Rice early in next season's campaign. Notre Dame and Rice will meet each other in Notre Dame Stadium on September 12th.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 2

Purdue’s Major Rebuild Looms Ahead of 2025 Notre Dame Matchup

Notre Dame and Purdue are longtime in-state rivals, but the two stopped playing regularly following the 2014 clash in Indianapolis. The two met in South Bend again in 2021 before playing in West Lafayette last year for the first time since 2013.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 2

Notre Dame's Opponents in 2025 Players Era Festival Revealed

After going 6-5 outside of league play last year, Notre Dame basketball will look to find early-season success in the Players Era Festival. The schedule for the second-ever edition of the tournament was unveiled Tuesday, along with the Irish's first two matchups.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish recruiting target becomes a massive catch for improving SEC program

The Notre Dame football program is putting together a tremendous 2026 defensive line recruiting class right now. With defensive ends Rodney Dunham and Ebenezer Ewetade already in the class, the Fighting Irish are very strong on the edge.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 2

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Miami Hype Video Will Give You Chills

With the calendar turning to July we can officially say that next month we get college football. Sure, that'll take until the last week of August to get there, but technically, it's correct.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 2

Notre Dame Recruiting: Who Is Next To Commit To the Irish?

Notre Dame has been on an absolute heater on the recruiting trail, with June being one of the best recruiting months in Notre Dame football history. Commitments from five-star DB Joey O'Brien, five-star TE Ian Premer, and high four-star DB Khary Adams capped off a month that saw the Fighting Irish land six total pledges.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 2

Notre Dame Fans Won’t Like This Brutal Thought from Famous Political Reporter

Across all of college football, no program's brand carries more weight than Notre Dame. Love it or hate it, that's what allows the Fighting Irish football program to remain independent today, and continue to thrive while doing so.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Former Notre Dame target inadvertently shows Fighting Irish recruiting growth while landing with elite SEC program

Notre Dame football is set for a potentially tremendous three day stretch for 2026 wide receiver recruiting beginning this Friday. They are in a strong spot with standouts Kaydon Finley, Devin Fitzgerald, and Brayden Robinson, and that potential finish could make for the best wideout class in several years.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Former Notre Dame target lands at SEC school, which offers really intriguing upside for one of the best play callers in CFB

It wasn’t too long ago that tight end recruiting for Notre Dame was a bit murky in the 2026 class. Then you blink your eyes, and the Fighting Irish now hold commitments from elite playmaker Ian Premer, and high upside pass catcher Preston Fryzel.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 1

National Analyst Snubs Notre Dame in June Top Recruiting Class Rankings

In June, Notre Dame was adding a four or five-star caliber player nearly every single day, it seemed like. It was a month for the ages in terms of landing that many recruits of that sort of quality, in such a short period.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 1

Wide Receiver Recruit Names Finalists — Notre Dame Makes the Cut

2026 wide receiver prospect Devin Fitzgerald announced his final four schools on Tuesday, as his college commitment is set to be announced on Saturday.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 1

4-Star TE Chooses Ole Miss Over Colorado, Notre Dame

Four-star tight end JC Anderson announced his commitment to the Ole Miss Rebels on Tuesday, according to On3 Sports. Anderson is a Mt. Zion, Illinois, native who has been a two-time All-State player during his high school career.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 1

Prayers Pouring In After Former Notre Dame Football Star Dies At 53

A former recipient of USA Today's High School Football Defensive Player of the Year award has passed away this week. Former Notre Dame defensive lineman Oliver Gibson has died at the age of 53.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / July 1

Notre Dame Saddened By Former Player's Death At 53

It's always tragic for a university whenever any former player or student passes, but that's especially the case when it happens to someone so young. Over

Leonard Moore News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 1

College Football 26: Notre Dame Cornerback Leonard Moore Tabbed as Top Ten Defender

Notre Dame’s cornerback Leonard Moore put together a spectacular freshman season, snagging two interceptions, forcing two fumbles, and defending 11 passes

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 1

Notre Dame's Hidalgo Shines in Team USA's Third Straight Win

Team USA is 3-0 in the Women's FIBA AmeriCup group play after crushing Puerto Rico, 80-62, on Monday, and Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo is one of the main reasons why.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / July 1

Notre Dame Football 2025: Ranking Most Expensive Fighting Irish Game Tickets

Whether at home in South Bend or on the road, a Notre Dame football game is also a special experience. That will be even more the case this coming season as Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish are coming off a special year that saw them play in the national championship game.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Notre Dame Considered A Big Recruiting Winner In June

Putting together a top recruiting class can often be a bit of a roller coaster, and that has certainly been true for Notre Dame in recent months. Notre Dame just finished off a red hot month of June that vaulted the Irish 2026 class up the rankings.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / July 1

New Notre Dame recruiting target continues to turn heads as he rises up the rankings this offseason

After a long quarterback evaluation period for the 2027 recruiting class, Notre Dame football decided that two talented signal callers were the early priorities for them.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / June 30

Three Years Later, This Wild Notre Dame Take Looks Even Worse

Three years ago today (June 30), the college sports world was rocked with the news that UCLA and USC were moving from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten starting with the 2024 fall sports season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / June 30

Notre Dame Lands A Commitment From 2027 Linebacker Ellis McGaskin

Notre Dame has kicked off its 2027 position player recruiting class by landing a commitment from linebacker Ellis McGaskin. The Mobile (Ala.) Williamson standout is the second player to commit to Notre Dame in the 2027 class but he's the first position player.

Marcus Freeman News / Yardbarker / June 23