Notre Dame's schedule has been a major point of conversation during this offseason. With USC off the schedule and the upcoming series with Texas now in jeopardy, is the new era of college football bad for Notre Dame's schedule? Photo by The Irish Tribune While Notre Dame has been able to flourish while keeping their independence, their ability to schedule marquee opponents seems to be in doubt due to the ever-evolving landscape of college football. The first casualty was the

*Updated June 2nd, 2026 Notre Dame's defensive class is one of the best in the country, and with more key additions in the crosshairs, the Fighting Irish recruiting machine shows no signs of slowing down. Photo by The Irish Tribune Here are some names to keep an eye on going forward in the class of 2027. Please see our commitment tracker to stay up to date with Fighting Irish commits Edge Abraham Sesay (4-star) 6-5 215lbs out of Downingtown East High School in Exton, Pennsylv

With the basketball offseason in full swing and Notre Dame’s 2026-27 roster essentially set in tone, we take an early glance at what Micah Shrewsberry’s squad could look like this winter.

*Updated May 30th, 2026 Notre Dame's push for back-to-back top 5 classes continues, as a few key targets remain in play on the offensive side of the ball. Photo by The Irish Tribune Here are some names to keep an eye on going forward in the class of 2027. Please see our commitment tracker to stay up to date with Fighting Irish commits. Wide Receiver Julius Jones (4-star) 5-10 175lbs out of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is ranked by 247 Spo