Notre Dame looks to strike lightning twice with the 2027 class after landing the best class we've seen in a generation. We hadn't seen anything like this since the Weis days, when he pulled high-caliber talent such as Jimmy Clausen, Golden Tate, Michael Floyd, Harrison Smith, Kyle Rudolph, and Manti Te'o. Be that as impressive as it is, Marcus Freeman and staff were able to top that; in fact, some say the 2026 class is the best in program history. Notre Dame looks to continue

The 2026 NFL draft has a plethora of talented wide receivers, making it one of the deepest position groups in the draft. Malachi Fields is a big part of that, but with a very up and down draft process, Fields' future seems as unpredictable as ever. Although Notre Dame's backfield is getting most of the attention in the draft, Malachi Fields is also set to hear his name called early on day two (most likely). Fields largely flew under the radar for much of the 2025 season at No

Notre Dame looks to strike lightning twice with the 2027 class after landing the best class we've seen in a generation last cycle. We hadn't seen anything like this since the Weis days, when he brought in high-caliber talent such as Jimmy Clausen, Golden Tate, Michael Floyd, Harrison Smith, Kyle Rudolph, and Manti Te'o. As impressive as it is, Marcus Freeman and staff were able to top that; in fact, some say the 2026 class is the best in program history. Notre Dame looks to c

Inching closer toward the NFL draft, Notre Dame has some very intriguing players, and arguably the best player overall in the prospect pool. With the combine wrapped up, let's take a look at how former Notre Dame players performed and how their draft stock may have changed. Jeremiyah Love - Running Back Coming into this year's combine, Love had lofty expectations. Due to the talent and athleticism he shows in his tape, it was important for him to back it up with a good 40-tim

The Holtz family has announced the passing of former Head Football Coach, National Champion, and College Football Icon, Lou Holtz. The Irish Tribune wishes to celebrate Lou Holtz's legacy by sharing an excerpt from a past article, which highlights his many accomplishments and astounding career with the Fighting Irish. Lou Holtz will forever be remembered as a beacon of joy and passion for Notre Dame fans and alumni everywhere. May he rest in peace. Lou Holtz’s relationship wi

CJ Carr’s 2025 season put two traits on tape: pre-snap command that expanded over time, and boundary/vertical arm talent that let Notre Dame stress defenses from the far hash. The arc shows up clearly when you evaluate points from the beginning, middle and end of the year—and if you look at how the offense asked Carr to operate before the snap and where the ball went after it. Photo by Maysum Hassanali The Early-Season Baseline: Pre-Snap Routine Under the Microscope Texas A

Jeremiyah Love is set to become one of the highest drafted Notre Dame players in recent memory after a legendary career at Notre Dame. With that career all said and done, where are potential landing spots for Love, and what does he project to be in the NFL? Photo by The Irish Tribune Love comes into the draft as the consensus No. 1 running back. This does not come as much of a surprise after the two dominant years at Notre Dame, where he made a name for himself with his explo

Last year, we watched Xavier Watts, a Bronko Nagurksi Trophy winner, fall all the way into the third round of the NFL Draft despite his accolades and elite production. Watts would inevitably prove every team wrong for passing on him, as he was a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year this past season. It seems like every year, Notre Dame has a few extremely talented players who slip in the draft, only to break out in the NFL. This year, two slept-on offensive stars will so

Notre Dame is losing a lot of their 2024 production to either the NFL draft or the transfer portal. Luckily for the Irish, there is now room for their talented younger players to step up. Who will they be? Photo by Tyler Wong Aneyas Williams/Kedren Young - Running Back Unfortunately for Irish fans, gone are the days of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Together, they comprised one of the most dangerous backfields in Notre Dame history. With both now headed to the draft, it i

College football in 2026 is truly a war of attrition. Teams have always had to account for losing players through graduation and pursuing their dreams at the next level, but the transfer portal era has made building depth and keeping position groups stocked with talent an unenviable task. Recruiting will always be the foundational piece of any contending program, but if you want to consistently place yourself in title talks, using the transfer portal is not only an additional

After it was announced that Notre Dame linebackers coach Al Washington would be leaving to take a job with the Miami Dolphins, it appears that Marcus Freeman is narrowing in on his replacement, Brian Jean Mary, per multiple sources. Photo by Maysum Hassanali If Notre Dame is able to get a deal done, Jean-Mary would be the perfect replacement. With well over 20 years of coaching experience, Jean-Mary has become known for not only being able to recruit high-level talent but als

After losing DB Coach Mike Mickens to the NFL, Marcus Freeman moved swiftly to name a successor. Aaron Henry, the former DC and DB's coach at the University of Illinois, will be taking on a similar role with the Fighting Irish. Photo via The University of Illinois Henry's playing days began in Wisconsin, where he played safety for four seasons with the Badgers, earning Academic All-Big Ten selection three times. Henry finished his career with the Badgers, totalling 181 tackle

After the 2025 College Football season came to a close, Notre Dame fans across the country were still wringing their hands, wondering what if? That's a question that will never be answered, but make no mistake about it, Marcus Freeman and his staff didn't take it lying down. For years, we watched the college football landscape change and Notre Dame refuse to keep up with the times. For years, we begged for them to spend the money to build the program back to where it once was

We look ahead to Notre Dame's 2026 season by providing you with way too early opponent previews and predictions.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. After six incredible seasons, Notre Dame Defensive Backs coach Mike Mickens has accepted the vacant Defensive Backs coaching position with the Baltimore Ravens. Mickens joined the Fighting Irish in 2020, being hired to coach the cornerbacks by way of Cincinnati - not unlike Marcus Freeman. Mickens would see plenty of success both on the recruiting trail and on the field, as he helped to elevate one of Notre Dame's biggest we

Notre Dame’s evolving transfer portal strategy under Marcus Freeman and Mike Martin signals a calculated shift from short-term rentals to long-term roster development, betting on coaching and culture to fuel a 2026 championship season.

With the 2025 College Football season officially under wraps, we look ahead to Notre Dame's 2026 season with an early look at six of the Irish's opponents.

Although Marcus Freeman and his staff got off to a bit of a slow start, they have been able to put together quite an exciting and talented portal class that is undoubtedly one of the best in the country. Good things come to those who wait, and that adage proved truthful for the Fighting Irish. Photo by Notre Dame Athletics Quincy Porter, Ohio State Wide Receiver: A One of the two Ohio State wide receivers making their way to South Bend, Porter is exactly what Notre Dame hoped

Notre Dame entered the portal needing to secure at least two DTs, and landing the #3 and #7 transfer DL certainly addresses that issue. Tionne Gray is young and still has some development ahead of him with great potential. He could compete for a starting spot, but regardless, he should be heavily featured in a solid-looking interior DL group consisting of Francis Brewu, Armel Mukam, Elijah Hughes, Christopher Burgess, and Cole Mullins.

Marcus Freeman released a statement on the recent allegations that were brought against him earlier this week.