https://www.si.com/college/notredamehttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-recruiting-abraham-sesay?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ktprbv3166Notre Dame has a strong defensive line recruiting class but has a chance to make a truly special one if it can land Abraham Sesay.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:30:57 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/brady-quinn-favorite-road-environment-notre-dame?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ktpnt5mt09Notre Dame Reveals His Favorite Big Ten Road Environment to Play InTue, 09 Jun 2026 17:51:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/super-league-notre-dame-ad-pete-bevacqua-warned-about-massive-perception-issue?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01kt9c842zy0Let's not pretend like losing more games would be widely accepted in college football.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-most-hated-college-texas-tech?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ktmr4nw0qnNotre Dame ticked a lot of people off this college football off-season, but one move on Monday trumped even the Irish in that category.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:34:18 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-3-transfers-poised-to-break-out-in-2026?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ktkpcjgb2wNotre Dame added seven players in from the transfer portal this off-season. These three will play the biggest impact in Notre Dame ultimately winning a national championship.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:04:06 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-national-title-college-football-reaction-would-be-crazy?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01ktkk2z67xqNotre Dame has always been one of college football's most polarizing brands, but the last six months have shown that it's built to be public enemy No. 1.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:53 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/cj-carr-heisman-differ-past-notre-dame-winners?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ktkgsbbe1cNotre Dame hasn't had a Heisman Trophy winner in almost 40 years. It hasn't won a Heisman in a year it was a serious title contender in far longer.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:33:58 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/one-thing-that-might-make-notre-dame-join-a-conference?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01ktbwmjwyhnNotre Dame football has been fiercely independent, but there's an easy way to get it to consider being a full-time part of a conference.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:39:12 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/james-franklin-revenge-notre-dame-marcus-freeman?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ktgryxtgvpNotre Dame has an impressive 2027 recruiting class, but only one linebacker - Amarri Irvin. Could he soon be on his way to play for an old Fighting Irish foe, though?Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:49:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-malik-howard-sec-commitment?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ktfeehjhqaIt's looking more and more like Notre Dame could end the 2027 recruiting cycle with just one tight end in the class, which wouldn't be the end of the world.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:24:18 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-2027-nfl-draft?utm_source=RSSEllie Collins01ktergqxwdyThe Irish boast a collection of elite underclassmen and stalwart seniors who could be first-round picks next April.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:36:39 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/leonard-moore-vs-malachi-toney-matchup?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01ktck7gx4brNotre Dame's Leonard Moore is a premier defensive back, and Miami's Malachi Toney is one of the nation's most explosive players. It will be one of the must-watch matchups of the season.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:36:44 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/big-ten-coach-notre-dame-join-conference?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kta21869hwIt's the start of summer, which means it's the annual time for those in college football to call for Notre Dame to join a conference - and one Big Ten coach just obliged.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:29:05 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-knows-its-out-on-big-time-2028-qb-prospect?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kt9y6n31whNotre Dame appears to know its a longshot for Neimann Lawrence, which leaves us wondering what it will do at quarterback in the 2028 recruiting class.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:26:25 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-without-jeremiyah-love?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kt9tqgzd27Notre Dame has to replace one of the best running backs college football has seen in years. However, that's not that huge of a deal based on recent history.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:25:07 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-quarterback-target-neimann-lawrence-commitment-date?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kt7psm2mk3One of the top quarterbacks in the 2028 recruiting cycle is set to announce his decision this month. Notre Dame is in the running but has work to do.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:06:50 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-misses-out-on-toa-satele?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kt7mb0442kNotre Dame missed out on a big-time linebacker on Wednesday, and remains having much work to do at linebacker in the 2027 recruiting class.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:28:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-quarterbacks-marcus-freeman-era-ranked?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kt7dxdf931Notre Dame has seen a significant uptick at the quarterback position in recent years. Here's a look at how all to play the position under Marcus Freeman rank.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:07:30 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-bends-rules-for-amarri-irvin-commitment?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kt7b7vgncjIs it just a matter of time until Amarri Irvin is committed somewhere other than Notre Dame?Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:57:47 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/marcus-freeman-leave-for-nfl-after-title?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01ks7xqnwy4kCould the Notre Dame coach be off to the NFL after winning a national title in 2026?Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:26:54 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-pete-bevacqua-existential-job?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01ksswdeqj3sThe Irish play a game of wait and see regarding future scheduling as Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua keeps moving the brand forward.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:20:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/marcus-freeman-unique-pressure-notre-dame-2026?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01kt1k8fsxgcMarcus Freeman elevated Notre Dame into the national championship conversation, but 2026 brings a different challenge as expectations couldn't be higher.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:55:52 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-5-things-to-know-june-1-2026?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kt0a95m45vNotre Dame football is under 100 days away from kicking off. Get caught up to date with everything Fighting Irish to start off your June.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:48:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-malik-howard-recruiting-fallout?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kszxxx97x2Notre Dame appears to be trailing in the recruitment of another star tight end. What happens if it misses on this one to an SEC program?Sun, 31 May 2026 21:37:47 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/big-12-becoming-notre-dame-football-ally?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kszmxaq4e8Notre Dame and the Big 12 don't have a long history in football whatsoever, but the conference has been willing to help out the Irish much of late.Sun, 31 May 2026 19:45:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/24-team-cfp-solves-notre-dame-problem?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01ks7tcgb2dwIn a fast-changing sport, the move to 24 teams would be the biggest adjustment yetSun, 31 May 2026 18:05:47 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/basketball/caitlin-clark-notre-dame-what-if?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kswzj1md68Caitlin Clark was once a Notre Dame commitment. Had she stayed in blue and gold, things would have looked incredibly different around women's basketball.Sun, 31 May 2026 17:29:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-best-defensive-line-recruiting-class-ever?utm_source=RSSEllie Collins01kswqxzat8zNotre Dame lands elite edge Jackson Vaughn with more to come to add to what's turning into one of the program's best defensive line classes the program has ever signed.Sat, 30 May 2026 18:54:29 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-recruiting-roundup-entering-june?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksraj2fxw4Notre Dame already has the solid foundation of a great recruiting class in place for 2027, but would like to add a few more standout pieces to make the class truly special.Thu, 28 May 2026 23:16:12 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/best-notre-dame-football-interceptions?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksr3szf2kpNotre Dame has had plenty of great interceptions over the years, but here are the five most memorable in recent history.Thu, 28 May 2026 21:05:17 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-top-10-players-on-2026-schedule?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01ksq9gevjz6Notre Dame will face plenty of elite stars this 2026 football season. Here are the 10 best players the Fighting Irish will have to deal with.Thu, 28 May 2026 16:51:10 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/josh-pate-betting-against-notre-dame-miami?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksqmt0tzdnJosh Pate is a believer there is no off-season in college football, and has already put money down against Notre Dame in its biggest game of 2026.Thu, 28 May 2026 16:42:19 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-texas-series-trouble?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksnf9ejtg3Although Notre Dame's 2026 and 2027 schedules are a bit bare, some huge names remain on upcoming schedules. Will those games ultimately get played?Wed, 27 May 2026 22:01:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-lessons-from-lacrosse?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksnn12qn4bNotre Dame lacrosse has turned into a powerhouse in recent years, but it was in a similar spot to the football team a few short years ago.Wed, 27 May 2026 21:48:50 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-week-after-navy?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksnhdarsq1Notre Dame and Navy have announced a kickoff time for their 2026 matchup. For years, the game after Navy would often bring pain for the Irish, but not as much lately.Wed, 27 May 2026 20:59:41 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-jackson-vaughn-best-defensive-line-class?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kskcaphb2mNotre Dame is putting together what appears to be its best defensive line in a single recruiting class in decades.Wed, 27 May 2026 01:16:25 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-nil-deals-right-wrong?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01ks2pg2qwmbThings are not always what they seem once you do the math, but Notre Dame should be okay.Mon, 25 May 2026 18:39:20 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/news/notre-dame-lacrosse-national-championship-syracuse?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksbf0q6s5rFor the third time in the last four seasons, Notre Dame lacrosse is headed to the national championship game after beating Syracuse. Sat, 23 May 2026 22:56:20 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/why-notre-dame-should-be-worried-about-michigan?utm_source=RSSJared Shlensky01ksbhgqq8j6Notre Dame has struggled against certain teams over the years -- Ohio State, Alabama, etc. -- but Michigan is also a team the Irish should be concerned about over the next few years.Sun, 24 May 2026 08:47:43 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/jeremiyah-love-best-run-notre-dame-impossible-to-pick?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksb12kkne0Jeremiyah Love had plenty of incredible runs at Notre Dame, but two stand above the rest. Which of those memorable runs was the best, though?Sat, 23 May 2026 18:50:39 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-sleepiest-rivalry-game?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ksaynx0mkmNotre Dame and Stanford seem like they should be natural football rivals, but the game has turned into a sleepy three-plus-hour affair almost exclusively. Sat, 23 May 2026 18:14:43 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/basketball/notre-dame-women-basketball-lands-5-star-forward-eve-long?utm_source=RSSJared Shlensky01ks6qm9gxdvNotre Dame landed its first big recruit for the 2027 class after five-star forward Eve Long committed to the Fighting Irish on Thursday.Fri, 22 May 2026 07:33:17 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-brayden-parks-chicago-recruit?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ks6kh385qqNotre Dame hasn't gotten as many recruiting wins in Chicago as it would like recently, but looks primed to land another huge one.Fri, 22 May 2026 01:39:57 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/anonymous-coaches-preview-notre-dame-football-2026?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ks6dkdc76hNotre Dame has sky-high expectations for the 2026 football season. Do opposing coaches see things as shiny and bright for Notre Dame?Thu, 21 May 2026 23:56:36 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-replacing-jeremiyah-love-history?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01ks5de80qz8Jeremiyah Love was an elite running back, even for Notre Dame. Replacing a player of his caliber isn't easy, even for the Irish. Here's the history of trying to move on after losing a top-five back.Thu, 21 May 2026 17:52:04 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/24-team-college-football-playoff-notre-dame?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01krntv40x40As momentum builds toward an even bigger College Football Playoff format, Notre Dame should find itself at the center of the storm.Wed, 20 May 2026 09:01:31 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/notre-dame-pursuing-former-indiana-commit?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ks19y8yvrdWhat is Indiana's loss could be Notre Dame's gain in the 2027 recruiting cycle. The Irish are in contention for star cornerback Mosanna Torbert.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:13:45 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-making-moves-hawaii?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01ks0j9twae6Notre Dame has slowed its pace of landing talent from Hawaii in recent years, but is on the very short list for one of the nation's top linebackers in 2027.Tue, 19 May 2026 23:31:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/notre-dame-biggest-trap-game-2026?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kry4c2vm3sNotre Dame has a favorable schedule for the 2026 season, but that doesn't mean there won't be any hiccups. A look at potential speed bumps on Notre Dame's schedule.Mon, 18 May 2026 18:51:12 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/news/notre-dame-lacrosse-two-wins-away-from-dynasty?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kry22fgb0kNotre Dame lacrosse won in convincing fashion against Johns Hopkins over the weekend. The Irish are just two wins from yet another national championship.Mon, 18 May 2026 17:53:10 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-left-at-altar-for-star-recruit-must-reexamine-offensive-tackle?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krxzbthxkmNotre Dame appeared to have the recruitment of Layton von Brandt all wrapped up, but lost it in the final hours. What happens now for Notre Dame on the trail?Mon, 18 May 2026 17:17:07 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/marcus-freeman-could-be-at-notre-dame-for-long-haul?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01krbfx0pyphMarcus Freeman has navigated around or through many of the exact reasons former Irish coaches have looked for greener pastures.Mon, 18 May 2026 07:43:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-latest-recruiting-win-most-important?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krw4fc8hm6On Friday, Notre Dame earned a commitment from star defensive tackle David Folorunsho. This could end up being one of the most important Marcus Freeman has hadMon, 18 May 2026 00:40:57 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-recruiting-shopping-down-different-aisle-in-marcus-freeman-era?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01krgnh8dy56The Irish are dominating on the recruiting trail by checking all the boxes when it comes to acquiring new talent.Sun, 17 May 2026 06:21:26 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-supporting-24-team-playoff-is-mistake?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01krh8a0c9k2Sure, the paychecks dictate everything, but aren't we forgetting a central theme of Notre Dame's rise in the 2020s?Sun, 17 May 2026 02:21:58 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-byu-massive-2026-game?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01krkw366tktThe midseason matchup between Notre Dame and BYU won't get the same billing as the Miami showdown, but it's going to have massive implications.Fri, 15 May 2026 17:33:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/recent-notre-dame-team-shows-24-team-cfp-too-many?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krm5nvrjtaCollege football appears to be headed to a 24-team playoff before long. One recent Notre Dame team is a prime example against why that's a good idea for anyoneThu, 14 May 2026 22:02:45 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-indiana-game-indianapolis-motor-speedway?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krm06ce17gNotre Dame football plays more neutral-site games than anyone. One in-state venue would make a ton of sense, and could be played against a massive opponent, too.Thu, 14 May 2026 21:09:08 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-flips-ol-jackson-hill?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krkq9a7z7vNotre Dame has been on a recruiting heater of late, landing a slew of recruits over the last three weeks. On Thursday, Notre Dame landed a California product.Thu, 14 May 2026 17:42:48 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-wr-recruiting-after-missing-chicago-star?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krhzkfd1kvNotre Dame swung and missed on a prized receiver recruit from Chicago. The good news is that Notre Dame remains in on several other star wideouts this cycle.Thu, 14 May 2026 02:06:42 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/why-usc-needs-notre-dame-rivalry-more-than-irish?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01kre2m73jfnThe recent report of resumed talks of continuing the annual series should serve as a reminder of why it's USC that needs this more than Notre Dame.Wed, 13 May 2026 16:33:08 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/acc-commissioner-too-late-notre-dame-playoff-support?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krgz5kgdvrNotre Dame had a legit case for the College Football Playoff last year. Instead of helping Notre Dame's case, the ACC tore it apart - and now it's trying to retroactively talk up the Irish.Wed, 13 May 2026 15:51:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/acc-vs-notre-dame-is-laughable?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krehbps5arNotre Dame has a sweetheart deal with the ACC that allows it to stay independent in football. Despite what some say, that relationship isn't simply one-sided.Tue, 12 May 2026 18:32:13 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-top-5-recruiting-rankings-after-massive-win?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kreb04tht9Notre Dame stayed hot on the recruiting trail Tuesday as it officially landed a commitment from one of the top offensive linemen in the 2027 cycle.Tue, 12 May 2026 16:33:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-big-week-for-recruiting?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krc5q5d96pMajor commitments are underway this week in college football, and many will impact just how high Notre Dame's class can ultimately finish in the rankings.Mon, 11 May 2026 19:35:37 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-usc-rivalry-rebirth-or-more-la-hype?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01krc3092wv3Are Notre Dame and USC going to continue their historically rivalry sooner than later? The two sides have reportedly spoken about it.Mon, 11 May 2026 18:42:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/when-was-notre-dame-last-true-no-1-team?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01kr3zpp2k1dThe Irish are back in the national title conversation, but when did they last enter a season as a genuine No. 1 contender?Sun, 10 May 2026 21:11:07 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/cj-carr-prove-notre-dame-title-contender?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01kqzdq583rrC.J. Carr has the talent, arm, and hype to take Notre Dame to the national title. But one critical factor could determine whether the Irish are truly championship-caliber.Sat, 09 May 2026 07:52:08 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-home-kickoff-times-announced-fighting-irish-primetime?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01kr3snek24vNotre Dame fans will be staying up late plenty of times this season to watch the Irish in primetime clashes for CFP superiorityFri, 08 May 2026 16:38:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-vs-miami-biggest-game-in-south-bend-since-1993?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kr28x3h68jNotre Dame hosts Miami on November 7 - and it could be the biggest game of the entire college football regular season.Fri, 08 May 2026 08:23:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/baseball/notre-dame-baseball-series-preview-oakland?utm_source=RSSJared Shlensky01kr01e69a3sNotre Dame enters Friday's series against Oakland on a five-game winning streak after sweeping Stanford last weekend. Thu, 07 May 2026 17:17:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-surprise-five-star-commitment?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kr1gt37f3kNotre Dame recruiting has been red hot of late, and it appears to have just made a huge move in the recruitment of one of the top offensive linemen in 2027.Thu, 07 May 2026 16:02:21 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-home-schedule-release-observations?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kr1d86gdqgNotre Dame released its home kickoff times for the 2026 season on Thursday. Thoughts on that, from owning Labor Day weekend to too many night games?Thu, 07 May 2026 15:15:52 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-september-remember-2026?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqz9cyf6vpNotre Dame has done a lot of great things under Marcus Freeman but "perform in September" is not one of them.Wed, 06 May 2026 19:25:07 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-makes-cut-osani-gayles?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqz6e7rep8Notre Dame has seen improvement at recruiting wide receivers in recent years and being a finalist for another prime Florida talent speaks to that yet again.Wed, 06 May 2026 18:18:27 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-most-likely-impact-freshman-2026?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqz4xgzbjjNotre Dame will enter the 2026 football season as a serious contender for the national championship, but not only because of the proven experience it returns.Wed, 06 May 2026 17:42:29 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/marcus-freeman-shane-gillis-snl-weekend-update?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqxmt5ab9bWe've seen a lot of Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman lately, but the nation nearly got a glimpse of him on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update recently. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:06:53 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/dabo-swinney-notre-dame-comments-interview?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqwpndg9gvIntentional or not, Dabo Swinney just added some fire to the upcoming Notre Dame vs. Clemson rivalry that will be played annually for a dozen seasons.Tue, 05 May 2026 19:40:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/what-is-different-notre-dame-football-2026?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01kqsf1nch0wWhat’s actually different about Notre Dame in 2026? From roster changes to expectations and identity, here’s what stands out about this year’s team.Tue, 05 May 2026 06:49:37 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-recruiting-hawk-coleman?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqst9bwt4xNotre Dame finally landed a tight end and also brought in a speedy wide receiver. That's six commitments in a few short weeks for Notre Dame as it soars in team recruiting rankings.Mon, 04 May 2026 19:24:19 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-post-spring-offense-2026?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01kqhrqzq0knWhile the Irish have a returning signal caller for the first time in a long time, new faces in new places add intrigue to the 2026 Notre Dame offenseSat, 02 May 2026 18:03:43 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-recruiting-massive-day?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqj9n47ryxNotre Dame checked two very important recruiting boxes on Friday, as a pair of big-time commitments came in for the Fighting Irish.Fri, 01 May 2026 18:17:54 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-post-spring-narratives?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01kqcjhnw526The Irish are in new territory entering 2026 as a title favorite. How they handle these heightened expectations will determine this season's pathThu, 30 Apr 2026 22:08:26 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/wonder-monds-notre-dame-pat-mcafee-show-decision?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqd65gt1g5Notre Dame is a finalist for quarterback Wonder Monds, a top passer in the 2027 recruiting cycle. See what a potential Notre Dame recruiting win would mean.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:49:56 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/jaxon-dollar-notre-dame-decision?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqczfh66ejNotre Dame is set to learn the decision of elite TE recruit Jaxon Dollar. Here’s the latest and what it means for the Irish.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:49:48 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-new-rival-sec-team-candidate?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kq8fetn67rNotre Dame has a big hole on its schedule with no annual game against USC. We take a look at a rising SEC power that would make a lot of sense to show up more often on Notre Dame's schedule.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:15:17 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-spring-game-blue-gold-jonaz-walton?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01kq7fb74g3hAs with all things, the Blue & Gold game has changed over time, so must our thinking about what it meansTue, 28 Apr 2026 18:49:38 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/news/notre-dame-lacrosse-no-1-acc-tournament?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqahmyr6j0Notre Dame will enter May as the top-ranked team in the country as it will look to win its third national championship in four seasons this spring.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:36:20 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-recruiting-2028-qb-neimann-lawrence-offer?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kqaf57m7dbNotre Dame is officially in the 2028 quarterback recruiting game, extending an offer to yet another Florida product on Monday. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:12:20 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/zayden-gamble-notre-dame-recruit-commitment?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01kq5g16vxzdNotre Dame went deep into south Florida and landed itself one of the best safety recruits in the country in landing Zayden Gamble.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:46:56 +0000en