Super League Fantasy Could Crush College Football’s Soul The idea of a 24–30 team “Super League” lures TV executives with the promise of blockbuster rights fees, but Pete Bevacqua—the Notre Dame AD turned former NBC Sports boss—warns it would also rewrite college football’s very identity. While the proposal makes sense on paper for those chasing…

CJ Carr Poised to Break Notre Dame’s 40-Year Heisman Chill CJ Carr emerged as a star in 2025, steering the Fighting Irish to a 10-2 record and thrilling performances against top-tier opponents. As he enters 2026, Carr sits atop Heisman odds at +750, leading contenders like Arch Manning and Miami’s Darian Mensah. A Carr victory…

Irish Talent Poised to Shine in 2027 NFL Draft The 2027 NFL Draft class is loaded, and Notre Dame stands to dominate thanks to a star-studded roster. Early hype centers on Arch Manning as the top quarterback, but the Irish could send as many as five players in the first round. Standouts include cornerback Leonard…

College Football’s Ultimate Cornerback-Receiver Face-Off Notre Dame’s shutdown corner Leonard Moore and Miami’s dynamic receiver Malachi Toney exploded onto the scene in 2025, earning All-American honors and grabbing every preseason nod for 2026. Last season, a 17-year-old Toney torched Notre Dame with a slot-coverage mismatch and a highlight-reel touchdown, but the Irish adjusted: Moore spent…

Irish Miss Top 2028 QB, Shuffle Recruiting Deck Notre Dame has made strides at quarterback but appears out of the running for 2028’s top prospect, Neimann Lawrence of American Heritage (FL), who is trending toward Texas per Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong. Undeterred, the Fighting Irish have offered a scholarship to four-star Trey Tagliaferri of Bergen Catholic…

Why Losing Jeremiyah Love Isn’t the End of the Irish World With national title hopes soaring for the 2026 season, Notre Dame fans have fixated on the departure of star running back Jeremiyah Love (and Jadarian Price) to the NFL. Yet history shows championship teams routinely replace generational talents. This season, Marcus Freeman’s squad returns…

AD on the Hot Seat: Pete Bevacqua’s Notre Dame Tightrope Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua faces an existential challenge as the college football playoff expands and scheduling becomes increasingly complex. With independents like Notre Dame juggling marquee matchups and conference affiliations, Bevacqua must align future contingencies—whether the CFP grows to 16 or 24 teams,…

Freeman’s Title Gambit on South Bend’s Gridiron Marcus Freeman starts his fifth year leading Notre Dame football amid sky-high expectations. After a thrilling College Football Playoff run ending in a 2024 title-game loss and a surprising exclusion despite a 10-2 record last season, the Irish are now tipped as 2026 championship favorites. With USC off…

24-Team Playoff: Fixing Notre Dame Gripes or Gutting Saturdays? The CFP expansion debate has reached 24 teams, pitting the promise of inclusivity against the fear of devalued Saturdays. Proponents argue that a larger field ends the endless arguments over which high-profile program—like Notre Dame—got snubbed by the committee. Critics counter that moving from 12 to…