Notre Dame routs Purdue behind stout defense and QB CJ Carr's passing attack
When it mattered most, Notre Dame looked like a title contender on Saturday in a rout of Purdue.
When it mattered most, Notre Dame looked like a title contender on Saturday in a rout of Purdue.
Overreaction or no? 4 takes on Notre Dame football after a win over Michigan State
Here are four observations on Notre Dame football after its win over Michigan State, and if each observation is an overreaction or not.
Here are four observations on Notre Dame football after its win over Michigan State, and if each observation is an overreaction or not.
Big Ten's top game: Pat Fitzgerald trying to deliver another upset at Notre Dame
The Big Ten Game of the Week has Pat Fitzgerald back in South Bend trying to re-create arguably the best upset of his career vs. Notre Dame, this time with Michigan State.
The Big Ten Game of the Week has Pat Fitzgerald back in South Bend trying to re-create arguably the best upset of his career vs. Notre Dame, this time with Michigan State.
'I have scars': How a 52-0 win is all about baby steps for Notre Dame football
Marcus Freeman is making a list of things to improve on from Saturtday's 52-0 win. The win over Rice did have baby steps, and that was the most important part.
Marcus Freeman is making a list of things to improve on from Saturtday's 52-0 win. The win over Rice did have baby steps, and that was the most important part.
Irish cook Rice: What we like & didn't like from Notre Dame football's win
Here's what we liked and didn't like from Notre Dame's Saturday win, where the Irish cooked Rice.
Here's what we liked and didn't like from Notre Dame's Saturday win, where the Irish cooked Rice.
Notre Dame pulls away with strong second half to drub Wisconsin at Lambeau Field
The Fighting Irish entered this season pledging to leave no doubt about their College Football Playoff worthiness, but had to shake off a sluggish first-half.
The Fighting Irish entered this season pledging to leave no doubt about their College Football Playoff worthiness, but had to shake off a sluggish first-half.
Notre Dame football: Preview and predictions for the Irish in 2026
Here’s a preview of the Irish's upcoming 2026 season, where Notre Dame will field arguably its best team since 1988.
Here’s a preview of the Irish's upcoming 2026 season, where Notre Dame will field arguably its best team since 1988.
The best and worst-case scenarios in 2026 for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern
College football returns this weekend, and the local teams could cover each end of the spectrum. Here are the best- and worst-case scenarios for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern in 2026.
College football returns this weekend, and the local teams could cover each end of the spectrum. Here are the best- and worst-case scenarios for Notre Dame, Illinois, NIU and Northwestern in 2026.
Coaching connections add intrigue to No. 4 Notre Dame's season opener with Wisconsin
When Notre Dame plays Wisconsin at Lambeau Field this Sunday, the teacher will face the student. But, the coaching connections between these two teams aren’t limited to the head coaches.
When Notre Dame plays Wisconsin at Lambeau Field this Sunday, the teacher will face the student. But, the coaching connections between these two teams aren’t limited to the head coaches.
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.