College football: Key signees and takeaways from National Signing Day for Notre Dame, Illinois and more
Here are the key takeaways and one key signee for Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern from National Signing Day this week.
College Football Playoff: Is Notre Dame a CFP lock? Looking at different scenarios for the Irish
Here’s what we learned from the penultimate College Football Playoff rankings that came out on Dec. 2, where Notre Dame
Notre Dame football: What to make of the 10-2 Irish's College Football Playoff resume, and where they stand
What Notre Dame has is what it has put forth on the field. The Irish have proved they’re an improved team from Weeks 1 and 3. Now, the Irish have to hope that’s enough.
No. 9 Notre Dame needs win over Stanford to stay in College Football Playoff hunt
After spending most of the season in must-win mode, Notre Dame has one last chance to impress the playoff selection committee. That comes this weekend against Stanford.
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame remains at No. 9; Oregon, Miami get slight bumps after wins
A sleepy week filled with nonconference blowouts locked the College Football Playoff rankings into a near standstill, Notre Dame remained at No. 9 while other teams made marginal moves.
Jeremiyah Love builds Heisman case with 3 TD day as Notre Dame routs Syracuse 70-7
Notre Dame looked like a solid College Football Playoff contender. With some help, the Fighting Irish could host a first-round game.
No. 9 Notre Dame continues quest for CFP berth against struggling Syracuse
Coach Marcus Freeman wants to make sure his players stay focused, especially as Notre Dame is hopeful it can angle its way into the CFP top eight and earn a home playoff game with a big win against Syracuse
Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame strengthen CFP case with 37-15 rout of No. 23 Pitts
The Irish seem to be getting better with each passing week, and now have two top-25 wins on their resume and have not lost since September.
Hidalgo's historic night, including an NCAA-record 16 steals, leads Notre Dame past Akron
Notre Dame star guard Hannah Hidalgo turned in an epic performance, shattering NCAA and Irish records in a blow out win Thursday.
No. 9 Notre Dame faces a new challenge as pass defense navigates quick turnaround at No. 23 Pitt
No. 9 Notre Dame spent last week figuring out how to slow down Navy's run-heavy offense. This week, the defense is switching gears against No. 23 Pittsburgh.
Column: With one answer, Marcus Freeman shows why Notre Dame football is a playoff contender
Marcus Freeman has masted the art of getting Notre Dame to welcome struggles. With one answer, he exemplified why the Irish are College Football Playoff contenders, whether you like it or not.
Takeaways as Notre Dame football routs Navy in a snow globe at Notre Dame Stadium
Here are our takeaways as Notre Dame routed Navy in a snowy South Bend on Saturday.
No. 10 Notre Dame hoping to keep playoff dreams alive by avoiding nightmare against Navy
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is well aware of the headaches Navy and its unusual, triple-option offense can cause. He got a first-hand glimpse of it when he was the defensive coordinator at Cincinnati.
Mistake-filled No. 12 Notre Dame escapes Boston College with win
The Irish were never in danger of losing, but it was an unconvincing victory over a one-win team. With no ranked teams left on the schedule, the Irish need only to avoid a more serious stumble to make the playoff.
C.J. Carr's quick progression has put No. 12 Notre Dame back in the playoff conversation
After losing his first two games as Notre Dame's starting quarterback, CJ Carr has settled in. He's won five straight to help the Fighting Irish climb back into the College Football Playoff conversation.
Column: Follow Marcus Freeman's example. Revel where Notre Dame is, not in Brian Kelly’s firing
Many Irish fans I know were rejoicing as the Kelly Era ended in Baton Rouge. But Notre Dame shouldn’t revel in Kelly’s firing. Follow Marcus Freeman's example and revel in where the Irish are now.
COLUMN: Notre Dame passes a big USC test, finding the Irish Edge that can carry them to the CFP
Saturday showed Notre Dame has found its preferred style of play that not many teams can match. That’s what Notre Dame is counting on as the Playoffs begin to draw nearer.
What we learned about Notre Dame football in its gut-check win over USC
When No. 13 Notre Dame needed a play, it made multiple. Here’s what we learned about Notre Dame in it’s gut-check win over USC.
No. 13 Notre Dame prepares for key showdown vs. No. 20 USC with new center to protect CJ Carr
Notre Dame has seen its offense grow with quarterback C.J. Carr at the controls, but a switch in the player snapping the ball to him will literally be the center of attention when they host USC on Saturday.