This tale of how a three-star high school recruit became an All-American is as real as it gets. It is evidently clear that Moore will inspire generations to work hard and bet on themselves, which is a hundred times better than anything Hollywood can dream up.

Gone are the days of the explosive duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, but Notre Dame still has a deep and talented group of running backs to help the Irish keep moving forward.

As we enter August and the start of the 2026-27 academic year, Notre Dame could be on the cusp of a truly special nine-month run.

On Monday, August 3rd, Notre Dame and USC announced the renewal of the historic Jeweled Shillelagh trophy after the talks had fizzled out this past offseason. The Trojan Athletic Department had pushed heavily for a late-season matchup against the Irish, as a USC win would likely fare better in the playoff race. However, Notre Dame strongly pushed for an early-season matchup.