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Quarterback Depth: Analyzing the Loss of Kenny Minchey
With Kenny Minchey entering the transfer portal, Notre Dame now faces a difficult challenge in finding a reliable backup for CJ Carr.

Liam Farrell
3 days ago3 min read


BREAKING: Notre Dame Lands Commitment from Elite 4-Star CB Ashton "Ace" Alston
Notre Dame just signed the highest-ranked class in a generation when the class of 2026 put ink to paper last week. And if landing the No. 2 overall-ranked class for 2026 wasn't enough, they continued to hit the ground running with an early star-studded 2027 class, with four 4-star recruits already committed to the Irish. Today, they landed yet another highly touted recruit in 4-star CB Ashton "Ace" Alston. Art by The Irish Tribune Alston is a 5'11", 175lbs dual-sport athlete

Bruce Straughan
6 days ago2 min read


Early National Signing Day: Meet the 2026 Offensive Signees
Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame have officially signed the future of their offense. And now, we can officially announce the offensive side of this historic class of 2026! Recruiting is a roller coaster ride for both the coaches and the fans who follow it. There is a lot of work for the coaching staff. They spend months building relationships with the recruits and their families, visiting them at their high schools, and hosting them for games on campus, all while preparing the c

Bruce Straughan
Dec 38 min read


Early National Signing Day: Meet the 2026 Defensive Signees
Notre Dame has put together one of the most impressive recruiting classes in recent memory, and it's highlighted by some incredible talent on the defensive side of the football. Let's officially meet the defensive side of the historic class of 2026! Recruiting is a roller coaster ride for both the coaches and the fans who follow it. There is a lot of work for the coaching staff. They spend months building relationships with the recruits and their families, visiting them at th

Bruce Straughan
Dec 36 min read


BREAKING: Notre Dame Lands Commitment From C/O 2027 4-Star Safety Khalil Terry
Notre Dame continues its tremendous run of landing top talent in the 2027 class, as Elite 4-Star Safety Khalil Terry announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish. Terry is a 6’0", 185lbs Safety out of Tustin High School in Tustin, California. 247Sports Composite ranks him as the No. 198 overall recruit nationally, and the No. 21 overall Safety in the country. Art by The Irish Tribune Before committing to the Irish today, Terry held 33 Division 1 offers from such notable sch

Bruce Straughan
Nov 121 min read


Notre Dame Recruiting Spotlight: A Conversation With C/O 2028 5-star RB Zaiden Jernigan
Notre Dame has wrapped up one of the biggest recruiting weekends of Marcus Freeman's career thus far. The "who's who" of top-tier talent from across the country was in attendance on Saturday to watch the Irish dominate the USC Trojans. The weekend went about as good as it gets, with many of the attendees raving about their time on campus. One of those was C/O 2028 Composite 5-star RB Zaiden Jernigan. Photo via Zaiden Jernigan, Instagram (@cantguard_.zay) Jernigan is a 5'11",

Bruce Straughan
Oct 233 min read


Notre Dame Set For One of the Biggest Recruiting Weekends in Recent History
Notre Dame is preparing to have one of the biggest recruiting weekends of Marcus Freeman's career thus far. The "who's who" of top-tier talent from across the country will be in attendance on Saturday when the Irish take on the USC Trojans. This weekend may prove to be huge for the future of the program. The Notre Dame staff will be sure to roll out the red carpet in an attempt to impress as many elite prospects as they can. Art by The Irish Tribune One of the biggest names i

Bruce Straughan
Oct 173 min read


2027 Elite RB Kemon Spell Announces Decommitment From PSU Following James Franklin Firing: Notre Dame in Play?
Fast forward to today's announcement coming out of Happy Valley that Head Coach James Franklin has been fired, and shortly after, it was announced that Kemon Spell was decommitting from Penn State and moving on with his recruitment. Was he already planning to bolt prior to Franklin being let go? That answer we may never get, but from the outside looking in, it appeared this was bound to happen whether Franklin retained his job or not.

Bruce Straughan
Oct 124 min read


BREAKING: Notre Dame Lands Commitment from 4-Star DL Richie Flanigan
Notre Dame has landed a commitment from 4-Star DL Richie Flanigan, brother of current Irish TE James Flanigan, to its already impressive class of 2027. Notre Dame's pursuit of an elite defensive front on the recruiting trail continues to pay dividends.

Liam Gaudet
Sep 252 min read


Notre Dame Scouting Profile: Quentin Burrell
If Notre Dame is looking to add more future weapons on the perimeter, they should look no further than C/O 2027 standout pass catcher Quentin Burrell. Burrell, who is currently rated a top 10 WR in his class, exploded onto the scene as a Sophomore, compiling a ridiculous 1,257 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Max Uretsky
Aug 164 min read


BREAKING: Notre Dame Lands Commitment from Elite 4-Star DL Elijah Golden
Notre Dame continued its dominance on the recruiting trail today, as 4-star DL Elijah Golden announced his commitment to the Fighting...

Bruce Straughan
Aug 92 min read


Notre Dame High on In-State '27 Standout WR: Monshun Sales Film Review
As recruiting efforts turn towards the 2027 cycle, there is a WR on Notre Dame's radar that is currently the No. 2 prospect in the nation at his position. Monshun Sales, who plays his high school ball at Lawrence North in Indianapolis is a composite 5-star WR who has landed 36 offers before his Junior season begins.

Max Uretsky
Aug 64 min read


Irish Intel: The Latest in Notre Dame Recruiting
($) Lately, it’s been pretty quiet in the world of recruiting as far as Notre Dame was concerned. They have pretty much wrapped up the 2026 class and were waiting on their final main piece of the puzzle to the class in Elijah Golden. Golden put doubt and fear in a lot of Irish fans when he announced he was pushing his commitment date back to August 9th.

Bruce Straughan
Aug 42 min read


Notre Dame Set to Host Top Running Back in the 2027 Cycle: Kemon Spell Film Review
Kemon Spell, who has been committed to the Nittany Lions for just about a year, is the number one running back in the 2027 class and the number one player in the state of Pennsylvania. Spell, who picked up an official offer from Notre Dame in March of 2025, has now set an "unofficial" visit to South Bend in September for the Texas A&M game. Can Seider once again work his magic and reel in an elite blue-chip talent away from his former employer?

Max Uretsky
Aug 25 min read


Midterm Recruiting Grades - Defense: The Best Class Since?
Last month, we examined Notre Dame's recruiting efforts on the offensive side of the ball and graded each position group's progress so...

Liam Gaudet
Aug 18 min read


In the Film Room: Notre Dame Strikes Gold with Elite C/O 2027 QB Teddy Jarrard
The recruiting wheels keep turning in South Bend, and this time Notre Dame has nabbed a player at the most important position in...

Max Uretsky
Jul 244 min read


BREAKING: Notre Dame Lands Commitment from Elite 4-Star QB Teddy Jarrard
Notre Dame's run on elite talent has extended into the class of 2027, as 4-star QB Teddy Jarrard has announced his commitment to the...

Bruce Straughan
Jul 242 min read


Gold Helmets, Golden Bloodlines - Why the Sons of NFL Legends Keep Choosing Notre Dame
For generations, Notre Dame has built its brand on a rich history, deep tradition, and on field success. But, over the last few years, something has changed. South Bend has quickly become a premier destination for the sons of NFL stars - and that’s no accident.Â

Connor Regan
Jul 219 min read


Midterm Recruiting Grades - Offense: Notre Dame Passes with Flying Colors
Fans were hopeful that Marcus Freeman's lack of experience when hired would be countered by immense success on the recruiting trail....

Liam Gaudet
Jul 176 min read


Recruits vs. Rankings: How Well Do They Hold Up?
Ranking high school recruits is not a perfect science by any means, and often it is met with its fair share of criticism, some of which...

Max Uretsky
Jul 166 min read
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