It took Notre Dame football 12 years for another national title shot. The next wait won't be that long

The Irish won't have to wait 12 years until their next shot at a national title. But, they'll need to close the final gap when it comes around. This season showed they can close that gap.

Quick takes from Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in the national championship game

In the first 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, the Ohio State Buckeyes were the last team standing. Here are our takeaways from the game.

How Marcus Freeman constructed a Notre Dame team on the brink of winning a title

How exactly is Notre Dame winning at such an elite level? It's because Marcus Freeman became one of the most dynamic personalities in college football.

The College Football Playoff championship game is set: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State

The first 12-team version of the College Football Playoff has reached the national championship game and it will be Notre Dame against heavily favored Ohio State.

Notre Dame WR Jaden Greathouse talks national title game prep
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The Fighting Irish got a big boost in the Orange Bowl on Jaden Greathouse's 54-yard touchdown reception. The receiver talked about that and CFP title game prep on Wednesday.

Behind Marcus Freeman's leadership style that lifted Notre Dame football
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Notre Dame is on the cusp of its first national title since 1988. That's thanks to head coach Marcus Freeman, who brought the Irish here in his third season. Riley Leonard attested some success to Freeman's leadership style.

Chicago Bears head coaching search includes Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman | Report

In December, the Chicago Bears were linked to one of the fastest-rising names in college football. After the new year, the Bears want to gauge his interest.

Ohio State, Notre Dame to meet for title, long after upset losses

Two upset losses stood out among the rest in college football this season. Notre Dame suffered one of them. Ohio State the other.

For Notre Dame QB Leonard, it was about the ring, not money. Now he waits for title-game opponent

Using his arms and his legs, Leonard engineered drives of 75 and 72 yards to lead Notre Dame to two touchdowns in the third quarter that helped lift the Irish to the CFP title game.

How Notre Dame football busted its major bowl curse with 23-10 Sugar Bowl win vs. Georgia

The Irish finally expelled the major bowl shadow that had followed them since 1993. They did it playing the way they wanted, which is the way plenty said that Notre Dame couldn't win with.

Column: By the time we catch Jeremiyah Love, he may finish as a Notre Dame football all-time great RB

Jeremiyah Love's College Football Playoff performance proved his greatness. When we finally catch Love, he could have the kind of Notre Dame career that rivals even the best backs to come out of South Bend.

Depleted Notre Dame defense hopes to make an impact against Georgia in CFP quarterfinals

Heading into its CFP quarterfinal game against second-seeded Georgia, the Fighting Irish are determined to make sure the injury setbacks don’t turn into a letdown.