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Notre Dame Topples SMU 88-63; Hidalgo Shines in Birthday Performance
Notre Dame secured their third straight win on Sunday, toppling the SMU Mustangs 88-63 in Dallas, headlined by another sensational performance from Hannah Hidalgo.

Brenden Duffy
1 hour ago4 min read


Jeremiyah Love Draft Profile: Where Could Notre Dame's Superstar Land in the NFL?
Jeremiyah Love is set to become one of the highest drafted Notre Dame players in recent memory after a legendary career at Notre Dame. With that career all said and done, where are potential landing spots for Love, and what does he project to be in the NFL? Photo by The Irish Tribune Love comes into the draft as the consensus No. 1 running back. This does not come as much of a surprise after the two dominant years at Notre Dame, where he made a name for himself with his explo

Noah Wehby
2 days ago5 min read


Notre Dame Dominates on the Road; Smashes Wake Forest 78-54
Hannah Hidalgo’s 26-point night was more than enough as Notre Dame Women’s Basketball hammered the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Thursday evening in Winston-Salem, 78-54.

Brenden Duffy
3 days ago3 min read


Notre Dame and the NFL Draft: Underrated Stars Ready to Shine
Last year, we watched Xavier Watts, a Bronko Nagurksi Trophy winner, fall all the way into the third round of the NFL Draft despite his accolades and elite production. Watts would inevitably prove every team wrong for passing on him, as he was a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year this past season. It seems like every year, Notre Dame has a few extremely talented players who slip in the draft, only to break out in the NFL. This year, two slept-on offensive stars will so

Liam Gaudet
6 days ago3 min read


Notre Dame and Villanova Slated to Make History in Rome
Notre Dame and Villanova’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs are in the “final stages” of scheduling a historic 2026 College Basketball Season Tip-Off in Italy, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander.

Brenden Duffy
Feb 123 min read


Taking the Next Step: Who are Notre Dame's Potential Breakout Players in 2026
Notre Dame is losing a lot of their 2024 production to either the NFL draft or the transfer portal. Luckily for the Irish, there is now room for their talented younger players to step up. Who will they be? Photo by Tyler Wong Aneyas Williams/Kedren Young - Running Back Unfortunately for Irish fans, gone are the days of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Together, they comprised one of the most dangerous backfields in Notre Dame history. With both now headed to the draft, it i

Noah Wehby
Feb 114 min read


What if Notre Dame Retains Micah Shrewsberry?
Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry is set to enter year four of his original seven-year contract signed back in March 2023. For the sake of not overcomplicating things, let’s just assume Shrewsberry is indeed retained next season. In my opinion, here is how Notre Dame would be best suited moving forward in this scenario.

Brenden Duffy
Feb 94 min read


New Face in the Secondary: Analyzing one of Notre Dame's Latest Additions
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

Max Uretsky
Feb 64 min read


Getting to Know Brian Jean-Mary: Potentially Notre Dame's Biggest Offseason Addition
After it was announced that Notre Dame linebackers coach Al Washington would be leaving to take a job with the Miami Dolphins, it appears that Marcus Freeman is narrowing in on his replacement, Brian Jean Mary, per multiple sources. Photo by Maysum Hassanali If Notre Dame is able to get a deal done, Jean-Mary would be the perfect replacement. With well over 20 years of coaching experience, Jean-Mary has become known for not only being able to recruit high-level talent but als

Noah Wehby
Feb 43 min read


Notre Dame Expected to Hire Aaron Henry as Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach
After losing DB Coach Mike Mickens to the NFL, Marcus Freeman moved swiftly to name a successor. Aaron Henry, the former DC and DB's coach at the University of Illinois, will be taking on a similar role with the Fighting Irish. Photo via The University of Illinois Henry's playing days began in Wisconsin, where he played safety for four seasons with the Badgers, earning Academic All-Big Ten selection three times. Henry finished his career with the Badgers, totalling 181 tackle

Liam Gaudet
Feb 12 min read


Notre Dame's Portal Haul Reassures Commitment to Winning
After the 2025 College Football season came to a close, Notre Dame fans across the country were still wringing their hands, wondering what if? That's a question that will never be answered, but make no mistake about it, Marcus Freeman and his staff didn't take it lying down. For years, we watched the college football landscape change and Notre Dame refuse to keep up with the times. For years, we begged for them to spend the money to build the program back to where it once was

Bruce Straughan
Jan 313 min read


Way Too Early 2026 Notre Dame Football Record Prediction and Opponent Previews: Part Two
We look ahead to Notre Dame's 2026 season by providing you with way too early opponent previews and predictions.

Brenden Duffy
Jan 297 min read


Mike Mickens Leaves Notre Dame After an Immaculate Tenure
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. After six incredible seasons, Notre Dame Defensive Backs coach Mike Mickens has accepted the vacant Defensive Backs coaching position with the Baltimore Ravens. Mickens joined the Fighting Irish in 2020, being hired to coach the cornerbacks by way of Cincinnati - not unlike Marcus Freeman. Mickens would see plenty of success both on the recruiting trail and on the field, as he helped to elevate one of Notre Dame's biggest we

Liam Gaudet
Jan 264 min read


Way Too Early 2026 Notre Dame Football Record Prediction and Opponent Previews: Part One
With the 2025 College Football season officially under wraps, we look ahead to Notre Dame's 2026 season with an early look at six of the Irish's opponents.

Brenden Duffy
Jan 235 min read


The Final Pieces of the Puzzle: Grading Notre Dame's Transfer Portal Additions
Although Marcus Freeman and his staff got off to a bit of a slow start, they have been able to put together quite an exciting and talented portal class that is undoubtedly one of the best in the country. Good things come to those who wait, and that adage proved truthful for the Fighting Irish. Photo by Notre Dame Athletics Quincy Porter, Ohio State Wide Receiver: A One of the two Ohio State wide receivers making their way to South Bend, Porter is exactly what Notre Dame hoped

Noah Wehby
Jan 187 min read


Notre Dame Lands Mammoth DT; What Tionne Gray Brings to South Bend
Notre Dame entered the portal needing to secure at least two DTs, and landing the #3 and #7 transfer DL certainly addresses that issue. Tionne Gray is young and still has some development ahead of him with great potential. He could compete for a starting spot, but regardless, he should be heavily featured in a solid-looking interior DL group consisting of Francis Brewu, Armel Mukam, Elijah Hughes, Christopher Burgess, and Cole Mullins.

Brenden Duffy
Jan 153 min read


Marcus Freeman Issues Statement on the Recent Battery Allegations
Marcus Freeman released a statement on the recent allegations that were brought against him earlier this week.

Luciano Antonini
Jan 143 min read


Notre Dame Lands Top-End Playmaking WR; What Mylan Graham Brings to South Bend
Former Ohio State WR Mylan Graham has announced his decision to transfer to Notre Dame. The 6-1, 195-pound wideout is rated as the #35 WR and #128 overall transfer, according to 247 Sports. Graham joins the Fighting Irish following his January 7-8th visit to South Bend.

Brenden Duffy
Jan 133 min read


Notre Dame Lands Coveted Defensive Line Transfer Francis Brewu
Notre Dame has secured a key piece for its defensive line rebuild, landing former Pitt defensive tackle Francis Brewu via the transfer portal on January X, 2026. The 6-2, 280-pound sophomore announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish, reuniting with new defensive line coach Charlie Partridge, who originally recruited him out of high school to the Panthers.

Ruben Kelly Ysasi
Jan 132 min read


Notre Dame Welcomes Back Former Commit via Transfer Portal; What Keon Keeley Brings to South Bend
Keon Keeley entered the transfer portal on January 4th, rated as the #8 edge and #46 overall prospect (247 Sports). Following a January 7th visit to South Bend, the 6-5 and 282-pounder transferred to Notre Dame with two years of eligibility.

Brenden Duffy
Jan 123 min read
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