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The 5 most interesting games on the Notre Dame Football schedule
We are less than four months away from the start of the college football season, and (hopefully) a national championship run by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. That seems like more than enough time to talk about Notre Dame’s 2026 schedule over and over and over again. Over the course of the offseason, I plan […]
Notre Dame Baseball: Mark Quatrani named Buster Posey Collegiate Catcher of the Week
The Notre Dame baseball season hasn’t gone the way we had hoped, but that doesn’t mean the Irish haven’t displayed some really good play by some of their players. Over the offseason, the Irish had to replace catcher Carson Tinney, who used the transfer portal to end up with the Texas longhorns. So, Notre Dame […]
Notre Dame Football and the battle against the label of OVERRATED
When in doubt, call the triple option. POST SPRING RANKINGS ARE VERY MUCH IN FAVOR OF NOTRE DAME I’m not sure how many times I need to say it, but Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold game mattered very little to the grand scheme of things. “No duh,” you say? Well, yeah. It still amazes me that there […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: Irish get a pair of commitments from pass-catchers
Notre Dame added two new pieces to its 2027 football recruiting class on Monday. 3-Star wide receiver, Jackson Coleman, and 3-Star tight end, Titus Hawk, gave their public commitments to Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame. Jackson Coleman has an interesting offer list and he chose the Irish over other notable programs like the Miami Hurricanes, […]
Notre Dame Lacrosse: Irish earn No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had a disappointing weekend. Notre Dame was ranked No 1. in the nation and the top seed in the ACC Tournament — but that came to a crashing halt with a 15-10 loss to the Virginia Cavaliers. The Hoos went on to win the ACC Tournament, which didn’t really hurt […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: Blue-Chip Florida QB Wonderful “Champ” Monds commits to the Irish
It’s been a fantastic day for Notre Dame football recruiting. With 4-Star Edge Aidan O’Neil coming into the fold this morning, the Irish get great news on the other side of the ball. During an announcement on the Pat McAffee Show, 4-Star quarterback Wonderful “Champ” Monds gave his public commitment to Notre Dame and its […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: 4-Star New Jersey EDGE Aidan O’Neil commits to the Irish
Here comes Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame recruiting machine. On Friday during a live announcement on YouTube, 4-Star EDGE Aidan O’Neil gave his commitment to Notre Dame and its 2027 football recruiting class. The 6’5” 240 pound EDGE from Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey, chose the Irish over his other two finalists; […]
FIVE NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL PHOTOS FOR A FRIDAY: Fullbacks Forever Part I
Welcome to another edition of Five Notre Dame Football Photos for a Friday. I know what you’re thinking… and yes, we’ve probably already covered some of Notre Dame’s most famous fullbacks in other editions — but we’re going to do it again — and again until our prayers of a fullback revival are finally answered.
Notre Dame Lacrosse: ACC Tournament begins NOW
The No. 1 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish are looking to bring another national championship back to South Bend, but before the NCAA Tournament comes around — the Irish have a big challenge with the ACC Tournament, which starts on Friday. WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW TO WATCH When: Friday, May 1 and Sunday, May 3Where: […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting Update: Big commitment announcements are on the way
The Notre Dame football recruiting machine is working hard to secure another top class. The Irish are in the mix for some of the best players in the country, and a handful of those players are going to be announcing their decisions very soon. The next two weeks hold a lot of potential for Notre […]
What was Notre Dame’s 2026 NFL Draft Score?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program represented itself quite well in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Irish had 6 players selected over the 3 day and 7 round event. The major highlights for Notre Dame from this past draft was running back Jeremiyah Love being selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the #3 pick, […]
Looking back at when Notre Dame didn’t get screwed over against Colorado
As Notre Dame fans, we all have those games we never forget—and this is one of them. We’ve all heard about the “Orange Bowl jinx”… that lingering storyline that seemed to follow the Irish into Miami year after year. But on New Year’s Night in 1990, something felt different. This wasn’t just another bowl game—it […]
Notre Dame Lacrosse stands out in ACC Awards and All-ACC team
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lacrosse team is ranked No. 1 in the nation as it heads to the postseason, so it should come as no surprise that the ACC yearly awards and All-ACC team is filled to the brim with Blue and Gold honors. From the ACC: 2026 Men’s Lacrosse All-ACC Team and Award […]
Notre Dame Baseball: Irish win back-to-back midweek games
A win is a win is a win. There’s no doubt about it — the Notre Dame baseball team is massively struggling with its ACC schedule this year, and just dropped a home series over the weekend to Boston College. Still, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some midweek wins from the Irish, and this […]
Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: KK Bransford transfers to UCLA
In a somewhat surprising move, Notre Dame’s KK Bransford announced that she has committed to the UCLA Bruins via the transfer portal. UCLA is the reigning national champion, but just sent all of its starters to the WNBA. So, I think it’s safe to presume that the Bruins have some NIL money to spend as […]
What do you think Notre Dame’s Shamrock Series uniforms will look like vs Wisconsin?
Notre Dame didn’t have a Shamrock Series game in 2025, so they didn’t have a real alternate uniform look. The all green unis and the all white unis are just part of the rotation, in my opinion, so they don’t really count as an alternate (don’t play semantics with me). But the Irish have a […]
Notre Dame slotted as the No. 2 team in the country after spring ball
Notre Dame and CJ Carr took a little bit of heat from the casuals after a Blue-Gold spring football game that was a little underwhelming. The spring game should never be a major indicator — good or bad — of how a program will perform during the season, and in some post spring rankings, it […]
Notre Dame Football Recruiting Update: Top Target Watch
Notre Dame’s spring practice season is now in the rearview mirror, but the recruiting cycle is dead ahead. The Irish are trying to capitalize on last cycle’s success and have a strong product to sell recruits. As the recruiting calendar has changed over the years, so too has the intensity of the cycle. Normally May […]
Notre Dame Lacrosse: Irish remain ranked No. 1 in final regular season poll
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish lacrosse team is still rated No. 1 in the country in the final regular season poll. The Irish have been extraordinary this year, and with back-to-back wins over other No. 1 ranked teams… this is a no-brainer. So now here comes the postseason after the Irish claimed another ACC Regular […]
Let’s overanalyze Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold Game
If you have followed me long enough over the years, you already know that I don’t put too much stock into what Notre Dame football presents us each spring. I know it’s exciting to get a glimpse at next season, and to begin putting our hopes into one individual or another, but the version of […]
UDFA SIGNING TRACKER: Notre Dame Football Players
Now that the NFL Draft is over, it’s time to start monitoring where the undrafted Notre Dame football players end up signing. This process generally just takes a couple of days, but it could go quicker or last longer depending on team needs. Follow along with our Draft and UDFA Tracker below:
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: 4-Star Florida Safety Zayden Gamble commits to the Irish
The Notre Dame recruiting machine is about to heat up this spring and into the summer season. On Saturday, 4-Star safety Hayden Gamble gave his public commitment to Notre Dame and its 2027 recruiting class during an announcement ceremony on YouTube. The 5’11” 190 pound safety from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, […]
NFL DRAFT: Pittsburgh Steelers select Notre Dame DT Gabe Rubio in the 6th round
In the 6th round with the 210 overall pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Notre Dame DT Gabe Rubio. Rubio wasn’t invited to the combine, but he made a big impression on the Steelers. Gabe suffered through a series of injuries during his time at Notre Dame, but when healthy, he was arguably Notre Dame’s best […]
Blue beats Gold 41-40 in the Notre Dame Football spring game
So… Blue beats Gold in Notre Dame’s spring game with a last second field goal by Spencer Porath. And I think that’s all we need to mention about “who beat who” here, because this was more of a glorified practice than any other in recent memory — which is fine. Due to injuries and an […]
NFL DRAFT: Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Notre Dame OL Billy Schrauth in the 5th round
In the 5th round with the 160th overall pick, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Notre Dame offensive lineman, Billy Schrauth. Schrauth battled some injuries during his time in South Bend, but when he was healthy, he was one of the best Notre Dame offensive linemen out there. Billy is much more polished as a run […]
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