Cignetti’s Shameless Bid for Extra Notre Dame Home Games Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti, fresh off a 27–2 run and a national championship in just two seasons, publicly lamented the cancellation of his team’s series with Notre Dame. During a Big Ten Network feature, Cignetti proposed that Notre Dame should “come to our place twice,…

Why the Fighting Irish Keep Every Jersey in Play LSU’s former Heisman winner Jayden Daniels is throwing a tantrum over his old No. 5 being reassigned—so much so that he’s banned the school from using his name, image or likeness. While other programs spar over retired jerseys, Notre Dame does the opposite: every number from…

Rookie Tight Ends Take Over Notre Dame Camp At a closed-door Tuesday practice, Notre Dame freshman tight end Ian Premer stole the spotlight by snagging an off-target throw from backup QB Noah Grubbs and turning it into a highlight-reel catch. Standing 6-6 and 245 pounds, Premer’s agility and body control stood out among veteran blockers,…

Meet the Irish Defenders Poised to Explode in 2026 Notre Dame enters 2026 as a national title favorite, but its championship hopes hinge on a defense loaded with returning talent that still needs a few players to step up. On the defensive line, Bryce Young — not the Heisman-winning quarterback but the sack artist —…

Springtime Showdown: Irish Talent on Full Display—and Questions Aplenty Notre Dame’s 2026 squad kicked off spring practice looking every bit the title contender on paper. Coaches have stacked the depth chart, boosting both top-end talent and youthful reserves. Observers noted players shedding pounds for speed or bulking up for power, all following the new strength…

Love’s Loudmouth Welcome for USC’s Return Jeremiyah Love, now an Arizona Cardinals rookie who went 3–0 against USC at Notre Dame, isn’t buying the Trojans’ hopes that moving their rivalry clash to Week 1 in 2030 will give them an edge. In a recent radio interview, Love reminded everyone that “Notre Dame owns USC” regardless…

Golic’s Safe Harbor on the Airwaves Notre Dame football has tapped former Fighting Irish lineman and ESPN radio fixture Mike Golic Sr. to replace Ryan Harris as its radio color analyst. Golic brings decades of national exposure—most notably from his “Mike and Mike” tenure—alongside deep personal ties to South Bend. While his resume is unmatched…

USC Rivalry Returns in Bargain-Bin Season Opener In an unexpected scheduling twist, Notre Dame and USC’s century-old football rivalry is set to resume for four matchups starting in 2030—but not in the crisp autumnal air fans remember. Instead, the game will kick off in the early season (August/September), prompting criticism that it now carries a…

Fighting Irish Open 2026 Season as Top-Five Hopefuls Notre Dame checked in at No. 5 in the 2026 AFCA Preseason Coaches Poll—matching last season’s debut under Marcus Freeman and marking the program’s third top-five launch in the College Football Playoff era. The Fighting Irish face a moderately tough slate with three preseason top-20 opponents: No.…

Notre Dame Unveils a State-of-the-Art Football Fortress Notre Dame has lifted the veil on its new Jack and Kathy Shields Family Hall, a football facility so lavish it would make a palace blush. The high-tech complex boasts amenities ranging from advanced weight rooms to immersive team lounges, all showcased in a cinematic reveal video. Media…