Notre Dame football: Why the Irish running backs are far from the team's weak link
The Irish have national title aspirations in 2026. To get there, the running back room has to give the offense something. This group has the collective talent to give Notre Dame what it needs and more.
The Irish have national title aspirations in 2026. To get there, the running back room has to give the offense something. This group has the collective talent to give Notre Dame what it needs and more.
Notre Dame football: How an experienced CJ Carr can be what the Irish need to win it all
CJ Carr knows so much more entering the 2026 season. It’s that knowledge that has him on the cusp of leading a Notre Dame offense that has national championship potential.
CJ Carr knows so much more entering the 2026 season. It’s that knowledge that has him on the cusp of leading a Notre Dame offense that has national championship potential.
Marcus Freeman wants Notre Dame players to focus on winning now to avoid playoff snub
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now — so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now — so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again.
Brother Rice star DT Brayden Parks commits to Notre Dame football: What it means for the Irish
Brayden Parks, a star defensive tackle for Brother Rice High School, committed to Notre Dame on Thursday. Here's what it means for the Irish and for the greater Chicagoland area.
Brayden Parks, a star defensive tackle for Brother Rice High School, committed to Notre Dame on Thursday. Here's what it means for the Irish and for the greater Chicagoland area.
Ranking the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the 2026 season
Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.
Here's how we rank the 10 most-anticipated college football games for the upcoming 2026 season between Notre Dame, Northwestern, NIU and Illinois.
From Notre Dame to NIU, the 4 most important college football transfer portal additions
Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.
Here are the most important transfer portal addition for Illinois, Notre Dame, Northwestern and Northern Illinois from this past offseason as the 2026 season approaches.
Chicago native David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame football: What it means for the Irish
The Notre Dame football footprint in Chicago grew under head coach Marcus Freeman. Here's what David Folorunsho's commitment means for the Irish and Chicago.
The Notre Dame football footprint in Chicago grew under head coach Marcus Freeman. Here's what David Folorunsho's commitment means for the Irish and Chicago.
Notre Dame announces kickoff times for home games, including rematch with Miami
The Fighting Irish released its kickoff times for home games in the 2026 season, and South Bend will see three primetime games.
The Fighting Irish released its kickoff times for home games in the 2026 season, and South Bend will see three primetime games.
Jeremiyah Love was a rare top-5 RB. The Notre Dame star wants to prove he's worth it
Jeremiyah Love is expected to be somewhat of a superhero for the Cardinals after they drafted the Notre Dame star No. 3 overall. The Irish product is out to prove he's worth the billing.
Jeremiyah Love is expected to be somewhat of a superhero for the Cardinals after they drafted the Notre Dame star No. 3 overall. The Irish product is out to prove he's worth the billing.
Catholic schools Notre Dame, Villanova to open hoops season in Rome with men's-women's doubleheader
Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men's and women's basketball doubleheader to open the season in Rome. The matchup was inspired by Pope Leo XIV.
Notre Dame and Villanova will play a men's and women's basketball doubleheader to open the season in Rome. The matchup was inspired by Pope Leo XIV.
Hannah Hidalgo's magical March for Notre Dame comes to an end, but leaves her wanting more
Hannah Hidalgo made a little March Madness history and went deeper in the NCAA Tournament. Now, she looks forward to her final season and getting Notre Dame back to the Final Four.
Hannah Hidalgo made a little March Madness history and went deeper in the NCAA Tournament. Now, she looks forward to her final season and getting Notre Dame back to the Final Four.
Hannah Hidalgo has 31-point triple-double to lead Notre Dame past Vanderbilt in March Madness
Hannah Hidalgo's legacy game included a record-setting triple-double that lifted Notre Dame past Vanderbilt and into the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019.
Hannah Hidalgo's legacy game included a record-setting triple-double that lifted Notre Dame past Vanderbilt and into the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019.
Notre Dame makes tuition free for families under $150K | ChicagoLIVE
The University of Notre Dame will cover full tuition for undergraduates from families earning less than $150,000 starting in 2026-27.
The University of Notre Dame will cover full tuition for undergraduates from families earning less than $150,000 starting in 2026-27.
Key takeaways from Marcus Freeman as Notre Dame football opens its spring practices
Here are some takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference to officially open Notre Dame's spring practices.
Here are some takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference to officially open Notre Dame's spring practices.
Tom Thayer breaks down Drew Dalman's retirement & talks Lou Holtz's passing
Drew Dalman shocked the NFL and the Bears with his retirement at 27. Former Bear & Irish OL Tom Thayer talks Drew's decision and the passing of Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz
Drew Dalman shocked the NFL and the Bears with his retirement at 27. Former Bear & Irish OL Tom Thayer talks Drew's decision and the passing of Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz
Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, who led the Irish to a title in 1988, dies at 89
One of the biggest names in Notre Dame football history passed away on Wednesday.
One of the biggest names in Notre Dame football history passed away on Wednesday.
Notre Dame reportedly hires Illinois' DC Aaron Henry: What it means for the Illini & Irish
Notre Dame has reportedly filled one of its two defensive assistant openings with a sitting Big Ten defensive coordinator.
Notre Dame has reportedly filled one of its two defensive assistant openings with a sitting Big Ten defensive coordinator.
Lou Holtz, college football coaching legend, in hospice care: reports
Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame college football coach who led a record six different teams to bowl games, has entered hospice care.
Lou Holtz, the Hall of Fame college football coach who led a record six different teams to bowl games, has entered hospice care.
From DeVito to Devon: 7 players with Illinois connections playing in Super Bowl LX
Here are seven players with ties to Illinois playing in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
Here are seven players with ties to Illinois playing in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8.
College football transfer portal: Assessing Notre Dame football in the open portal window
Here’s a look at how the Fighting Irish fared in the open transfer portal window at the start of January.
Here’s a look at how the Fighting Irish fared in the open transfer portal window at the start of January.