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