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

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.

Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame signed the future of their offense today. We break down every offensive player in the class of 2025 for ND.