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Fab Five? Notre Dame Players Earn Preseason All-American Recognition
With 50 days until a new season kicks off, five Notre Dame Fighting Irish football stars have earned preseason All-American nods from at least one national magazine. We look at the select group projected to have stellar years below:

Brenden Duffy
1 day ago4 min read


Notre Dame Football's Independence is not a Liability, it is a Strategy
Haters of Notre Dame Football have been loud this offseason (USC, Penn State, etc.) and bashing the Irish for their refusal to join a conference. We look at why a private school in South Bend, Indiana, remains independent in this age of college sports below:

Brenden Duffy
Jul 12 min read


What’s Going on with Notre Dame’s Receivers? A 20-Year Retrospective
The Fighting Irish are a perennial exporter of elite NFL talent, but in recent seasons, it seems fewer and fewer wide receivers are...

Connor Regan
Jun 2317 min read


Improve or Decline: Notre Dame's Defensive Position Groups
Coming off the heels of a national championship game appearance, Notre Dame is set to see a new identity on the defensive side of the ball with defensive coordinator Chris Ash. Here, we breakdown whether each position group will be improved or worsened from the 2024 season to 2025.

Liam Farrell
Jun 163 min read


Top Players Notre Dame is Set to Face this Season
As Notre Dame looks to build off a National Championship appearance, we look at the top opposing players that could cause the Irish some struggles this year. Preview the nine talented players, five of whom are coming from Miami and Texas A&M, below:

Brenden Duffy
Jun 153 min read


Flashback Friday: Top 10 Moments from the 2024-25 Season
As we approach a new season, recovering from a National Championship defeat, we look back on what was one of the most special seasons in Notre Dame history. Relive the top ten ‘moments,’ in my opinion, including some honorable mentions below:

Brenden Duffy
Jun 65 min read


Potential Pitfall: Where is Notre Dame Vulnerable to a Trap Game?
Last season, Notre Dame suffered one of the most embarrassing losses in program history to NIU. This season, where could that potential "trap game" occur, and will Notre Dame be ready?

Noah Wehby
Jun 53 min read


Notre Dame Recruiting's Six-Week Heater
Earlier this month, Notre Dame staff wrapped up a recruiting hot streak that featured nine commits, seven of which are nationally ranked, in just 39 days. We recap the April and May heater that pushed the Irish 2026 recruiting class to second-ranked in the country.

Brenden Duffy
May 302 min read


Lincoln Riley To Blame? The Future of Notre Dame and USC
Last year, Lincoln Riley's comments during the B1G Media Day pointed to a weary future regarding the Irish and the Trojans. The same suspicions came to light earlier this week. Will Riley and the Trojans destroy the greatest intersectional rivalry?

Liam Farrell
May 233 min read


Another Offensive Lineman from Michigan: How Gregory Patrick's Versatility Will Make an Impact
There's a saying in the recruiting world that goes: "The best players in Michigan come to Notre Dame," and Gregory Patrick is no exception. See how the note-worthy lineman can have a huge impact for the Fighting Irish.

Jhett Garrett
May 154 min read


Post-Spring Transfer Portal: Key Position Roster Outlook
As Notre Dame survived a mass exodus amid the spring transfer portal window, here is where the Fighting Irish's roster sits at crucial positions.

Liam Farrell
May 54 min read


BREAKING: 4-Star RB Javian Osborne Commits to Notre Dame
Notre Dame recruiting continues to build momentum in the class of 2026, as 4-Star RB Javian Osborne from Forney, Texas, looks to build...

Liam Gaudet
May 32 min read


Notre Dame 2025 NFL Draft Preview and Predictions
On Thursday evening in Green Bay, the first round of this year's edition of the NFL Draft will take place, and while it appears unlikely we will hear a Notre Dame name called on that day, expect a solid group of former Irish players to be selected on days two and three.

Brenden Duffy
Apr 227 min read


Evaluating Notre Dame's Biggest Asset: Depth
With the spring portal opening up, Notre Dame is destined to lose some players to the portal because of the depth across the roster. While seeing promising players leave hurts, its indicative of Notre Dame's biggest asset.

Liam Farrell
Apr 193 min read


First Impressions: Notre Dame's Freshman Defensive Early Enrollees
As spring practice has officially started for Notre Dame, here are the impressions that have been made from the early enrollees on defense.

Liam Farrell
Apr 23 min read


Ranking Notre Dame’s Top 10 Best Head Coaches of All-Time - #5
Part 1 of our rankings began by defining the specific parameters that would be used to compare coaching resumes and the general...

Connor Regan
Apr 17 min read


The Next Step: A Recap of Notre Dame's Pro Day
The next class of Irish players heading to the NFL participated at Notre Dame's Pro Day, where they could showcase their skills,...

Noah Wehby
Mar 284 min read


First Impressions: Notre Dame's Freshman Offensive Early Enrollees
As spring practice has officially started for the Notre Dame, these offensive early enrollees are ready for their first spring practices.

Liam Farrell
Mar 253 min read


A Look into Adam Breneman's Sit-Down Interview with Marcus Freeman
Recently, Next Up with Adam Breneman sat down with Marcus Freeman to discuss all things football, life, and his journey to being the next HC

Noah Wehby
Mar 244 min read


Notre Dame's NFL Footprint - Part 2
In Part 1 of this article series, we examined the NFL careers of 20 recent Notre Dame alumni currently active in the NFL across the 2024,...

Connor Regan
Mar 2112 min read
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