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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
4 days ago7 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


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


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.

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

Ruben Kelly Ysasi
Jan 105 min read


Notre Dame's New Year's Resolutions
With the College Football Playoff snub and a slow-moving transfer portal operation, there are plenty of items on Notre Dame fans' New Year's Resolutions.

Liam Farrell
Jan 94 min read


Tribune+ Exclusive: Portal Outlook on Two Wide Receiver Targets
In the wake of Ohio State's disappointing end to the 2025 season, two highly touted wide receivers from the Buckeyes' roster have entered the transfer portal, sparking interest from top programs across the country. Quincy Porter and Mylan Graham, both former five-star recruits, are drawing significant attention, with Notre Dame positioning itself for both talents. Here's the latest on their situations and whether the Fighting Irish are truly in the hunt. Quincy Porter: High-P

Ruben Kelly Ysasi
Jan 84 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

Ruben Kelly Ysasi
Jan 85 min read


Notre Dame Offers Ezra Christensen out of New Mexico State
At 11:46 a.m. EST on Thursday, former New Mexico State DL Ezra Christensen announced on X that he had received an offer from Notre Dame. Christensen is ranked as the No. 25 defensive lineman in the Transfer Portal by 247Sports and checks in at No. 338 overall.

Ruben Kelly Ysasi
Jan 82 min read


Who is Still on the Board? Looking at Potential Notre Dame Transfer Portal Targets
After a bit of a slow start in the transfer portal, Notre Dame is still in the running for some top portal targets, but they will still need to find a boundary wide receiver after the commitments of Nick Marsh and Ian Strong.

Noah Wehby
Jan 74 min read


Looking for Reinforcements: Potential Notre Dame Portal Targets
With the transfer portal officially open, and with the droves of student-athletes that had already announced their intent to enter, the portal should be as chaotic as ever. With holes still left in the upcoming Notre Dame roster, who are some potential targets for Marcus Freeman and his staff? Photo by Michigan State Athletics Nick Marsh - Michigan State Wide Receiver Nick Marsh would be a huge addition and an impactful player for a team looking to compete for a National Cham

Noah Wehby
Jan 25 min read


Notre Dame Going Shopping: Transfer Portal Wish List
Following Notre Dame’s decision to opt out of a bowl game after being snubbed from the CFP, the Irish’s offseason has begun a bit earlier than everyone would have hoped. Ideally, Marcus Freeman and staff are using this extra free time to scour the ever-growing transfer portal.

Brenden Duffy
Dec 20, 20254 min read


Ranking Notre Dame's Most Impactful Transfers for 2025-26
The bulk of Notre Dame's roster in the 2025 season is homegrown talent, but Marcus Freeman has supplemented those players with talented...

Noah Wehby
May 25, 20255 min read


Notre Dame Basketball's Newest Addition: Carson Towt
It has been a quiet transfer portal for Notre Dame Men’s Basketball, but they did receive a commitment from Northern Arizona's Carson Towt on April 13.

Brenden Duffy
May 6, 20253 min read


Two Notre Dame Transfers Leave Holes in Irish Roster
Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry is entering his second full offseason with the Fighting Irish as they continue the total rebuild...

Jhett Garrett
Apr 18, 20253 min read


Notre Dame Men's Basketball Transfer Interest Update
With the men’s basketball transfer portal in full swing featuring more than 1,000 entrants, Notre Dame has been looking to fill holes left by the exits of Tae Davis and J.R. Konieczny.

Brenden Duffy
Apr 10, 20253 min read


How Did They Pan Out? A Transfer Quarterback Retrospective
Written by Owen O'Connor ⏐ Writer ⏐ Twitter/X: @Ocon54 Photo by The Irish Tribune After reviewing our All-Time quarterback rankings, it's...
Owen O'Connor
Jun 25, 20246 min read


Irish Basketball Transfer Portal Roundup
Written by Brenden Duffy ⏐ Writer ⏐ Photo by Notre Dame Athletics Following an overall disappointing season, Coach Micah Shrewsberry and...

Brenden Duffy
Jun 18, 20246 min read
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