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Joe Montana Interview Series: Notre Dame Love Still Shines Bright

If you name it in football, chances are strong Joe Montana has experienced it. He went from the end of the bench to the starting quarterback of a national championship-winning team at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 10

Notre Dame Almost Gets the Respect It Deserves in Latest CFP Rankings

A week after essentially being told, "win or go home" by the College Football Playoff committee, Notre Dame was rewarded handsomely after beating previously No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Sports Media Watch / November 10

More variety in top CFB audiences as NBC’s Miami-Notre Dame wins week ten

The following article "More variety in top CFB audiences as NBC’s Miami-Notre Dame wins week ten" originally appeared on Sports Media Watch. In a less dominant season for the “SEC on ABC” and FOX “Big Noon Saturday,” other networks are topping the viewership charts more often.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / November 10

Georgia takes CFP's top spot, Notre Dame jumps six slots to No. 5

Georgia leapt into the No. 1 spot of the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night, unseating Miami.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 10

Boston College at Notre Dame odds: Early point spread revealed

Polymarket traders don’t have much, if any faith in Boston College this weekend when they go on the road to take on Notre Dame. The early odds are here for the matchup, and they are lopsided.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 9

Predicting Notre Dame’s spot in the next College Football Playoff rankings: How high will the Fighting Irish climb?

Notre Dame football is coming off a massive victory over No. 1 Miami. Where will the Irish be ranked in the next CFB Playoff ranking? My prediction: Notre Dame will jump from No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 9

Notre Dame Saves The Season In Thrilling Win Over Miami

When I think off the top of my head about the first emotion that comes to mind regarding Notre Dame's season-saving win over Miami, it's relief. And not just in terms of win-loss record or playoff standing, but relief in a larger existential sense of the term.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 8

CJ Carr Makes November Heisman Push With Clutch Win Over Miami

The 2026 Notre Dame regular season has been challenging to figure out. The first six opponents were all not very good at football, and Notre Dame won all of them rather comfortably without having to play its best and cleanest ball.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 8

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Football mastermind CJ Carr's NFL Draft stock is skyrocketing after leading Notre Dame to win over Miami

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are our Week 10 standouts.

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

Nick Saban slams 24-team College Football Playoff, blames money for expansion

The 5 'little brother' rivalries in college football

CFB Week 10 winners, losers: Notre Dame, Tennessee improve CFP claims, Kyle Whittingham's Michigan struggles and the best running back no one's talking about

No. 11 Notre Dame puts itself in driver's seat for playoff spot after knocking off No. 1 Miami

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / November 8

Where Does Notre Dame Move Up to in College Football Playoff Rankings?

Last week, the College Football Playoff committee gave Notre Dame a harsh but honest message: win or go home. After debuting at No. 11 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings, Notre Dame's season hung in the balance on Saturday as it welcomed No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / College Football News / November 8

College Football Playoff Poll Prediction: Where Will Notre Dame and Tennessee Rank Now?

There were plenty of storylines coming out of the first round of College Football Playoff rankings last Tuesday night. Alabama at No. 5 raised the biggest ruckus, but as it turned out, the committee was justified.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Notre Dame’s C.J. Carr Makes Emotional Admission About Losing Younger Brother Chad to Rare Brain Cancer at Age 5: 'Creates a Hole'

Some losses stay with a family forever, shaping the lives of those left behind in ways words can hardly explain. For C.J. Carr, that pain is deeply personal.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Pat McAfee Calls Notre Dame Student a 'Liar' After ESPN Host’s College GameDay Expenses Cross $15 Million

A $1 million kick. A playful accusation. And a second chance to prove himself. Notre Dame student Michael Milano stepped up for Pat McAfee’s College GameDay challenge in South Bend, with Miami football legends waiting nearby and the crowd watching closely.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 7

Best College GameDay Signs from Week 10: Miami-Notre Dame Edition

ESPN and College GameDay hit the road again this weekend in anticipation of an active Week 10 college football slate. The network’s flagship pregame show pitched its tent at Notre Dame, which could end up hosting the most important game of the week against No.

Jonaz Walton News / TWSN / November 7

Jonaz Walton Can Wreck Miami’s Game Plan if Notre Dame Lets Him

Jonaz Walton has rushed for 477 yards and four touchdowns at 6.9 yards per carry as a true freshman. He’s already within 42 yards of Notre Dame’s rushing lead despite having 21 fewer carries than Nolan James Jr.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 6

ESPN 'College GameDay' guide: How to watch in Week 10, location, guest picker, more

College football is entering its final stretch, and that means every game's stakes are high.

'There's players all over': Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman still focused despite injury to Miami star Malachi Toney

Miami needs Cooper Barkate to return to being an alpha WR with Malachi Toney out

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

College football Week 10 TV schedule includes two must-see showdowns

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 5

'There's players all over': Notre Dame HC still focused despite injury to Miami star

'There's players all over': Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman still focused despite injury to Miami star Malachi Toney

The Fighting Irish have a tough test against the No. 1 Hurricanes this Saturday.

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

Miami WR Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

YES ... HA HA HA ... YES: The Onion wants to test the limits of wackiness in college football by sponsoring a bowl game

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / November 4

The CFP committee was right to rank Notre Dame No. 11

The College Football Playoff committee ranked Notre Dame No. 11 on Tuesday, seven spots below its No. 4 rank in the AP Poll. What gives?

College football rankings: ESPN crowns new No. 1 team in FPI Power Index after Week 9

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

No. 11 Notre Dame aims to make CFP case against No. 1 Miami

Can you name the top 15 passers in Notre Dame Fighting Irish history?

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 4

Miami WR Malachi Toney needs surgery, timeline for return unclear

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday night that Miami's Malachi Toney is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and will undergo surgery that will sideline him indefinitely.

Daylyn Upshaw must step up for Miami vs. Notre Dame with Toney out

Ryan Day and Ohio State make Luke Fahey decision for clash vs. Oregon

Philip Rivers to meet with 'entire NC State brass' after Russell Wilson news

Paul Finebaum bashes CFP committee, rips Alabama's ranking in fiery rant

CFP rankings tiers: How much danger are country's top 10 teams in?

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 3

College Football Playoff 12-team reveal had unwanted surprises for Notre Dame, Ohio State

Notre Dame had better beat No. 1 Miami on Saturday night.

3 big questions raised by the first College Football Playoff rankings

How to watch college football Super Six Saturday's massive top-25 slate

Overrated, underrated or properly rated? Evaluating all 12 teams in the initial CFP rankings

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Tuesday’s College Football Playoff Rankings Are Bad News for Notre Dame

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season have given Notre Dame an immediate challenge, with the selection committee placing the Fighting Irish at No.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The Spun / November 3

College Football Playoff Committee Facing Backlash For Disrespecting Notre Dame

The College Football Playoff rankings are officially out, and to the surprise of absolutely no one, the selection committee ruffled some feathers Tuesday night.

Paul Finebaum News / The Spun / November 3

Paul Finebaum Warns Notre Dame Ahead Of College Football Playoff Rankings

There’s a lot riding on Saturday’s primetime game between Miami and Notre Dame — especially for the Irish, says ESPN‘s Paul Finebaum. With the two CFB powers set to meet in South Bend this weekend, the result will likely have major playoff implications.