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Notre Dame Lands Colorado DB D.J. McKinney

In a timely boost to their defensive backfield, Notre Dame has landed Colorado transfer cornerback DJ McKinney, who officially committed to the Fighting Irish on January 12, 2026. The Irish have officially gotten their first commitment out of the Transfer Portal.

Recruiting

Ruben Kelly Ysasi

Jan 122 min read

Tribune+ Exclusive: Where the Irish Stand with Portal DL Targets

As the transfer portal window heats up in early January 2026, Notre Dame's defensive line has emerged as the program's most pressing area of need heading into the upcoming season. Significant attrition, including the retirement of veteran captain Donovan Hinish, the departure of edge rusher Joshua Burnham to Indiana, and the entry into the portal of rising interior lineman Armel Mukam , has left the Irish thin up front. Mukam, a former top-200 recruit in the 2023 class who p

Football

Ruben Kelly Ysasi

Jan 105 min read

Notre Dame Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Departures and Additions Ahead of the 2026 Season

As the dust settles from Notre Dame's 2025 campaign, the Fighting Irish are navigating the ever-evolving landscape of college football's transfer portal. The winter window, which opened on January 2nd, 2026, and runs through January 16th, has seen significant, yet stalling, movement from the program. While head coach Marcus Freeman and his staff focus on rebuilding and retaining talent in South Bend, a total of 19 players have entered the portal, seeking new opportunities els

Football

Ruben Kelly Ysasi

Jan 85 min read

Malachi Fields: From Hometown Hero to New Irish Hope

As fall camp rolls on, a name that has been consistently mentioned among top performers is Virginia transfer wide receiver Malachi Fields. We explore the highly-rated transfer’s career up to this point and what Notre Dame can expect from the wideout here.

Football