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Could Notre Dame's Past Finally Catch Up with the Irish? Breaking Down the Latest CFP Rankings
The College Football Committee has released the newest installment of the CFP rankings just days before the conference championships are set to be played and Selection Sunday. Notre Dame saw itself drop one spot to No. 10, prompting many to consider a reality where Notre Dame is left out. Here, we'll break down the rankings and the possible results that see Notre Dame making it or being left out of the field.

Noah Wehby
Dec 4, 20254 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 3, 20258 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 3, 20256 min read


Ran The Table: How Notre Dame Flipped 0-2 to 10-2
After beginning the season with back-to-back losses, it was easy to consider Notre Dame’s year over by mid-September. Two and a half months later, the Irish have rattled off ten straight victories and have forced the CFP Committee to strongly consider Marcus Freeman’s squad for the playoffs. So, how did they turn this seemingly sinking ship around?

Brenden Duffy
Dec 2, 20257 min read


Notre Dame Takes Care of Stanford, Now Awaits Fate in Playoff Committee Purgatory
Coming into this game, Notre Dame needed to do everything it could to impress the Playoff Committee by demolishing Stanford. Like it or not, this has become the way of college football where "style points" matter. Notre Dame came out of the gates swinging and appeared to be well on their way to another huge win as they racked up 35 points in the first half. It seemed it would be an easy night for the Irish. But in the midst of the dominance, Jeremiyah Love took a knee shot t

Bruce Straughan
Nov 30, 20254 min read


Notre Dame Starts Fast in Finale, Trounces Stanford
No. 9 Notre Dame continued their dominant string of performances by finishing the season on a ten-game winning streak with a 49-20 victory over the Stanford Cardinal.

Liam Farrell
Nov 30, 20254 min read


Leave No Doubt - Notre Dame vs. Stanford: IT Staff Predictions
Notre Dame's final regular-season game kicks off tonight at 10:30 PM EST at Stanford, and with chaos set to ensue around the Irish in the rankings, can they do their part to close out the season strong? Let's jump into our staff picks for this week! Clayton Stohler - Podcaster: 52-10 Notre Dame It's the end of the season. A usual bittersweet feeling, is it not? But this time, it's strictly sweet. Because ever since that dreaded loss against A&M, the fan base has echoed the lo

Liam Gaudet
Nov 29, 20255 min read


Ending the Notre Dame-Miami Debate
For the fourth week in a row, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame are ranked ahead of the Miami Hurricanes despite having the same number of losses, and Miami holding the head-to-head advantage after beating Notre Dame at home by three in week 1. With Miami fans and media pundits, including the official ACC X account, clamoring for justice, now would be a good time to really dive into this argument. Who deserves to be on top? Photo via Miami Athletics Acknowledging the Obvious L

Liam Gaudet
Nov 25, 20254 min read


Notre Dame Holds Off Rutgers in 68-63 Battle; Players Era Championship Day Two Recap
Notre Dame’s offensive trio of Braeden Shrewsberry, Markus Burton, and Jalen Haralson led the way for the Irish with 49 of the Irish’s 68 points. The Irish had it going from deep, shooting 8/18 from three, while the Scarlet Knights were struggling to find the bottom of the basket. After yesterday’s loss to Kansas, it was apparent that team rebounding was an emphasis today, with four Irish players snagging at least four boards today, as they out-rebounded Rutgers 37-28.

Brenden Duffy
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Bruce's Take - Irish Shutout Syracuse in Dominant Senior Day Performance
Coming into Saturday's contest, Notre Dame was on an eight-game winning streak and fresh off a dominant performance against Pitt. The Irish didn't even play to their full potential and still managed to win 37-15. Syracuse, on the other hand, had not won a game since their 34-21 win over Clemson way back in September. Since then, it has been an absolute trainwreck of losses, resulting in a six-game losing streak for the Orange. Photo via Notre Dame Athletics So, it was expecte

Bruce Straughan
Nov 22, 20253 min read


Finishing Strong: Notre Dame vs. Syracuse - IT Staff Picks
Notre Dame has officially pedalled over the last big hump of the regular season after beating a pesky Pitt team last week, but that doesn't mean that they can afford to take their foot off the gas. The Irish will need to look every bit as impressive against a reeling Syracuse team tomorrow in order to maintain their standing with the CFP Committee. Let's jump into our staff picks for this week's game! Liam Farrell - Editor/Senior Sports Writer: 49-7 Notre Dame The biggest thi

Liam Gaudet
Nov 21, 20256 min read


Complete Domination: Notre Dame Aims to Elevate against Syracuse
No. 9 Notre Dame hosts the 3-7 Syracuse Orange at Notre Dame Stadium for the Fighting Irish's Senior Day.

Liam Farrell
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Syracuse Looking to Play Spoiler Against Notre Dame: Three Orange Players To Keep An Eye On
With Syracuse on a six-game skid, they have turned to walk-on freshman QB Joseph Filardi in an attempt to pull off the unthinkable. While Filardi likely does not have enough to single-handedly topple the Irish, we list three players who will need to perform well to give the Orange any chance this weekend.

Brenden Duffy
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Do the Irish Have a Miami Problem? Analyzing Notre Dame's Current CFP Standing
Coming off a dominant showing against Pitt, Notre Dame stayed put in the newest CFP rankings. Currently ranked ninth in the country, Notre Dame currently resides in a playoff spot, but is Miami's rise in the rankings cause for concern? For weeks now, the narrative surrounding the Irish's playoff chances has been win and in. This was easy to say as Notre Dame was building their winning streak while the Hurricanes faltered, losing to both Louisville and SMU. Today, that notion

Noah Wehby
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Senior Spotlight: Commemorating Notre Dame's Key Seniors
This Saturday afternoon, Notre Dame Football will celebrate its seniors prior to the matchup with Syracuse. We highlight the key contributors of this class leaving South Bend who are set to be commemorated before their final regular season game at Notre Dame Stadium.

Brenden Duffy
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Bruce's Take - Notre Dame Pummels Pitt 37-15 in Dominant Road Performance
Coming into this game, there was a lot of weirdness to start the week with Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi stating that "It is not an ACC game. I'd gladly get beaten 103 or 110 -10 in that game. They could put up 100 on us as long as we win the next two after that." Photo via Notre Dame Athletics If that wasn't bad enough, he appeared on the Pat McAfee show and explained that the statement was made because he was "trying to take the pressure off the team," and then followed it u

Bruce Straughan
Nov 16, 20255 min read


Notre Dame Cruises Past Pitt in Ranked Matchup
No. 9 Notre Dame dominates the No. 22 Pittsburgh Panthers, 37-15, in the Irish's last ranked matchup of the regular season.

Liam Farrell
Nov 15, 20253 min read


Heisman Hopeful: The Case for Jeremiyah Love
Jeremiyah Love has been one of the most electric players in all of college football for the second year in a row. He continues to wow onlookers with his elite athleticism and playmaking ability, but with the season winding down, does he have a real chance to make it to New York City? Love broke onto the national scene last year when it was clear he had quickly become one of the best running backs in the country. It seemed like it was every week that he would make a video game

Noah Wehby
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Notre Dame vs. Pitt - IT Staff Predictions
Notre Dame and Pitt are set to square off tomorrow at Noon in a College Football Gameday affair with both teams' playoff hopes hanging in the balance. Despite that, Pat Narduzzi's Panthers could lose by 100 and he won't bat an eye, apparently. Narduzzi's disdain for the Irish is well-documented over the years and is once again at the center of attention in a game that draws national spectacle. Let's dive into our staff predictions! Photo via Pitt Athletics Brenden Duffy - Edi

Liam Gaudet
Nov 14, 20258 min read


Notre Dame Looks to Make a Statement: Keys to Pittsburgh
No. 9 Notre Dame has its last ranked matchup of the regular season as it travels to Pittsburgh to face off against the No. 22 Panthers.

Liam Farrell
Nov 14, 20254 min read
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