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Three things I like about Notre Dame QB CJ Carr
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
The CJ Carr Hype Train is picking up steam at Notre Dame
In triple digit heat indexes… we run the triple option. THE CJ CARR HYPE IS REAL AND RUNNING ON ROCKET FUEL Notre Dame fans know that we have something special with CJ carr at quarterback for the Irish. He’s a talent the Irish haven’t had since Jimmy Clausen and Irish fans haven’t had this much […]
Three things I like about Notre Dame DB Adon Shuler
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
Is this what Notre Dame’s Shamrock Series uniform will look like against Wisconsin?
Notre Dame will open the 2026 college football season on the road on September 6 against the Wisconsin Badgers. The game will be played inside Lambeau Field (home of the Green Bay Packers) as part of Notre Dame’s Shamrock Series. One of the many different things about a Shamrock Series game is the different alternate […]
Three things I like about Notre Dame DB Tae Johnson
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
Three things I like about Notre Dame LB Drayk Bowen
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: 5-Star Louisiana OL Albert Simien commits to the Irish
On Friday the Notre Dame football recruiting machine hit the ludicrous speed button, because that’s when 5-Star offensive lineman, Albert Simien, announced on ESPN his commitment to the Irish and its 2027 class. The 6’5″ 295 pound offensive lineman from Sam Houston High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, chose the Irish over his other finalists, […]
What Happened the Last Time Notre Dame Played BYU?
In the last game before their bye in 2026, your Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be headed out west and at long last granting the deepest desire of BYU fans’ hearts, playing in Provo for the first time in 22 years. Despite what the BYU community would have you believe, that game, which Tyrone Willingham’s […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: 4-Star New Jersey QB Trey Tagliaferri commits to the Irish
Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts for 2028 recruiting cycle are starting to manifest into commitments for the class. One of the key parts of ANY recruiting class is locking in your quarterback early and making him a part of your message to the other prospects. On Wednesday, Notre Dame got that nod for the 2028 class […]
Three things I like about Notre Dame WR Jordan Faison
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
Looking Back on Notre Dame’s Rout of Texas in 1995
Some Notre Dame victories become part of college football lore. Fans can instantly recall the 1988 win over Miami, the 1993 triumph over Florida State, or the dramatic moments that defined later generations. Yet tucked away in the archives is one of the most dominant—and most overlooked—performances of the Lou Holtz era. On September 23, […]
Notre Dame Hockey Reveals 2026-27 Non-Conference Opponents
From the ND press release: SOUTH BEND, Ind. — As the University of Notre Dame bids farewell to the 2025-26 year and rolls over to the 2026-27 academic calendar, its hockey team has revealed the dates and opponents of its non-conference slate. The 2026-27 schedule features eight unique opponents, including a pair of exhibition games in […]
How does the new NCAA eligibility rule affect Notre Dame Football?
The NCAA is going to pass a new eligibility rule that will allow five years of eligibility for all players. The window for the five years will begin when the athlete turns 19 or when he enrolls in college – whichever happens first. This is good news and a nice step forward for college sports. […]
Three things I like about Notre Dame LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: 4-Star DL Segun Alexander commits to the Irish
Notre Dame continues to add great pieces to its 2027 football recruiting class. On Tuesday, 4-Star defensive lineman Segun Alexander gave his public commitment to Marcus Freeman and the 2027 recruiting class. The 6’2″ 300 pound defensive lineman from Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School in Rabun Gap, Georgia, chose the Irish over an impressive offer list that […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting Roundup: What’s Next for this Irish Class?
Notre Dame is still on its football recruiting heater, and despite signing day being about five and a half months away, the overall class is pretty close to finishing up. Where Notre Dame Stands Right Now Notre Dame currently has 19 commitments for its 2027 class after Monday’s announcement by 4-Star WR, Julius Jones Jr. […]
Three things I like about Notre Dame DE Boubacar Traore
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
Notre Dame DT Brenan Vernon medically retires from football
Football is a hard sport, and it’s extremely hard on the human body. On Monday, Irish Sports Daily’s Matt Freeman reported that Notre Dame defensive lineman, Brenan Vernon, has medically retired from football. Vernon was once a prized recruit for the Irish from Mentor, Ohio, and was considered one of the absolute best players in […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: 4-Star Florida Safety Andre Jones commits to the Irish
It must’ve been a GREAT Father’s Day for former Notre Dame running back, Julius Jones. On Monday, his 4-Star WR son Julius Jones Jr. committed to Notre Dame’s 2027 football recruiting class, and then shortly thereafter, his 4-Star Safety son Andre Jones committed to Notre Dame’s 2028 football recruiting class. Talk about keeping up with […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: 4-Star Florida WR Julius Jones Jr. commits to the Irish
Despite a setback last week, the Notre Dame football recruiting machine continues to steamroll the 2027 cycle. On Monday, 4-Star wide receiver Julius Jones Jr. gave his public commitment to Notre Dame. Jones, of course, is the son of legendary Notre Dame running back Julius Jones Jr. and will follow in his father’s footsteps to […]
Three things I like about Notre Dame OL Guerby Lambert
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
Three things I like about Notre Dame DE Bryce Young
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
What Happened the Last Time Notre Dame Played Stanford?
Halfway through our 2026 opponent retrospectives, we arrive at the wretched corpse of Notre Dame’s other West Coast rival. It’s sad to say because I used to love this series and in my undergraduate years Stanford was probably Notre Dame’s best rival, but at this point it has become a joke and a bore. With […]
Five Notre Dame Football Photos for a Friday: Michigan Sucks
Happy Friday, and Happy Juneteenth everyone. I wasn’t sure what theme to go with today for our old Notre Dame photos series, but then I remembered that Michigan sucks everyday.
Three things I like about Notre Dame OL Will Black
We live in a college football world of lists, rankings, and countdowns. Many players on Notre Dame’s roster have been talked about and written about over the last few months — so let’s fall in line. This will be my official Top 20 Notre Dame Football Players ranking. I will unveil each player, and list […]
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