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Saturday, May 30, 2026
Notre Dame and Texas Tech… yeah go ahead and schedule that football game

Joey McGuire and Texas Tech got back in the Notre Dame conversation again this week after news about there being a possibility the Texas Longhorns may not end up playing the Irish in their...

Friday, May 29, 2026
4-star edge picks Clemson Tigers over Notre Dame, Colorado

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers made a great addition in the pass rushing department, earning the commitment of defender Santana Harvey. Harvey announced his commitment to the Tigers on...

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Five Notre Dame Football Photos for a Friday: The Elusive Tight End

Today is my oldest son’s birthday. He turns 15, and in the fall he will be a freshman on the football team. Over the last several years of playing the sport, we have often talked about which...

Chris Del Conte's latest comments hint at uncertainty surrounding Notre Dame series

Recent developments across the college football landscape could lead to the cancellation of a scheduled home-and-home between two heavyweights.

Who was the worst Notre Dame Football coach of all-time?

Notre Dame Football is currently blessed. The Fighting Irish are under the leadership of Marcus Freeman, and they are on the brink of being a national power like something we haven’t seen since...

Notre Dame Lacrosse: Shawn Lyght is the first defensemen in history to win the Tewaaraton Award

While the Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse team came up short in the National Championship game to secure its third title in four years, this season will still go down in NCAA Lacrosse history. Notre...

What Happened the Last Time Notre Dame Played Michigan State?

Week 3 of our retrospective series commences after a short week off! This week brings us to a familiar foe, in a reprise of a once-annual rivalry that now hasn’t been played for nine years. Lisa...

ACC and Notre Dame QB rankings for 2026: CJ Carr, Darian Mensah headline list

Eleven ACC teams will enter 2026 with first-year quarterbacks.

Notre Dame and more college football schedule maneuvering

The best triple option play of all-time might be the inside veer. I’m running it under the high sun. NOONER FOR THE WIN I frequently talk about my passion for a good nooner, and I believe that in...

Looking back at when Notre Dame made a statement with a win over Michigan State

The 2012 season didn’t begin with championship expectations. In fact, heading into East Lansing for a nighttime showdown against No. 10 Michigan State Spartans, not many Notre Dame fans were...

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Notre Dame football sources share mixed messages on Brian Kelly’s future after LSU firing

Multiple notable alums close to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program have different viewpoints on whether Brian Kelly has a future in coaching at the Power 4 level.

Joe Theismann talks CJ Carr, Kenny Minchey’s Kentucky transfer, Notre Dame’s CFP snub, Marcus Freeman’s future, and more

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Joe Theismann discussed several topics about his alma mater with me.

Are the Texas Longhorns too cowardly to play Notre Dame?

Yes. More than likely, the Texas Longhorns are afraid to play Notre Dame in a college football game. While that’s definitely a funny statement, it’s also further proof that Texas has no freaking...

Notre Dame’s CJ Carr is that top tier quarterback we talked about

A post holiday triple option with a slight delayed hangover never hurt anyone. CREME DE LA CREME OF THE STRONG ARMS A lot of the offseason talk surrounding the Notre Dame Football program and its...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Notre Dame Football Recruiting: Blue-Chip EDGE Jackson Vaughn commits to the Irish

Yes, the Notre Dame recruiting machine is running strong. On Tuesday during an announcement ceremony on 247’s YouTube channel, 4-Star defensive end Jackson Vaughn gave his public commitment to...

Notre Dame football lands 4-star edge rusher over LSU, Miami

Notre Dame football added another major defensive piece Tuesday as Bergen Catholic edge rusher Jackson Vaughn committed to the Fighting Irish over South Carolina, Auburn, LSU, and Miami. The...

Jerome Bettis talks Notre Dame’s CFP snub, Marcus Freeman and Brian Kelly’s futures, Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers-Mike McCarthy reunion, and more

Jerome Bettis discussed several topics with me relating to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2026 American Century Championship.

Notre Dame football rumors: Why CJ Carr is popular pick to ‘shoot high in Round 1’ of NFL Draft

The Notre Dame football program was well represented during the 2026 NFL Draft. Notre Dame became the first college to produce the top two running backs from a draft class in the common draft era....

TRIPLE THREAT: Will Black, Bryce Young, and Khary Adams

Everyone loves to do a player countdown for Notre Dame as we face toward the college football season, but in all fairness, the offseason is much shorter than you think. It’s really only two months...

Monday, May 25, 2026
No. 1 seed Princeton thrashes Notre Dame for men’s lax title

Chad Palumbo tallied four goals, Colin Burns had three and Princeton used a dominant second quarter to roll to a 16-9 victory over Notre Dame in the N

NCAA LACROSSE: Notre Dame loses to Princeton in the National Championship Game

Overall, it was a fantastic season for the Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse team. It was a season where they reigned as the #1 team for 7 weeks and beat the #1 team in the nation two games in a row —...

Notre Dame vs. Princeton box score: Live stats from NCAA men's lacrosse national championship

The two powerhouses meet in Charlottesville for the title.

Where to watch NCAA men's lacrosse final: Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for Princeton vs. Notre Dame

The top two seeds face off for the national title Monday. Here's when and where to watch.

Sunday, May 24, 2026
Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse: Championship Monday awaits

On a rainy and overcast day in Charlottesville, Virginia, Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse beat Syracuse by a final score of 15-7, punching our ticket to Championship Monday and a matchup with #1...

Princeton vs. Notre Dame: NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship TV channel, schedule and prediction

No. 1 Princeton and No. 2 Notre Dame are set to clash for the NCAA men’s lacrosse title. Here’s how to watch the game, along with a prediction for which team might come out on top.

Saturday, May 23, 2026
NCAA LACROSSE TOURNAMENT: Notre Dame crushes Syracuse to advance to Championship Game

It’s been a chaotic Men’s Lacrosse season, but in the end, the top two teams in the country will face off on Monday for the National Championship. Princeton took care of Duke earlier in the day,...

Syracuse vs. Notre Dame box score: Live stats from NCAA men's lacrosse semifinal

The winner advances to meet Princeton in Monday's championship game.

NCAA LACROSSE FINAL FOUR: Notre Dame vs Syracuse

Notre Dame is in position to win another Men’s Lacrosse National Championship, and they’ve made it to the final four. Facing the Irish are the Syracuse Orange — for a little ACC on ACC crime. The...

Predicting college football award winners: CJ Carr gives Notre Dame first Heisman Trophy winner since 1987

The Irish are looking to end a lengthy Heisman drought, while preseason favorites Ohio State, Texas are expected to bring in major hardware as well

Friday, May 22, 2026
Five Notre Dame Football Photos for a Friday: Forgotten Running Backs

Notre Dame just sent Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price to the NFL via the first round of the NFL Draft. They are a pair of Irish running backs that will likely be talked about for a long time. As...

Marcus Freeman is living in an absurd world

College football is an absurd sport, and the lack of the triple option makes it even more so… let’s run it. THIS IS THE KING OF NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL Without a doubt, Notre Dame football has been on...

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Notre Dame reporter Kathryn Tappen talks rumors linking Marcus Freeman to the NFL and Ohio State, Rutgers’ 2026 outlook, and more

Notre Dame Fighting Irish football reporter Kathryn Tappen discussed with me several topics, including her alma mater, Rutgers, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, in support of the 2026 American...

Marcus Freeman breaks silence on managing constant NFL rumors

Marcus Freeman is keeping the NFL chatter in perspective. The star Notre Dame head coach has received a lot of attention for his success with the Fighting Irish over the past few seasons,...

NCAA men's lacrosse tournament Final Four predictions 2026: Why Princeton, Notre Dame will advance to title game
Which team should Notre Dame schedule for its last opening in 2028?

Now that Notre Dame just announced a new scheduling extension with the Stanford Cardinal in 2027 and 2028, Notre Dame has one final game open for its 2028 schedule. So… who should the Irish...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Sometimes Notre Dame just has to thrash an old rival to reset itself as a program

How one night in East Lansing helped Notre Dame remember who it was again There are games that define seasons, and then there are games that restore belief. By the time Notre Dame vs. Michigan...

ACC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Notre Dame falls to Virginia Tech; season is over

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have played their last game of the 2026 baseball season on Wednesday. In the ACC Baseball Tournament, the Irish fell 17-10 to the Virginia Tech Hokies. Notre Dame...

Notre Dame Football finalizes 2027 schedule and is almost done with 2028

Much has been made of Notre Dame’s 2026 football schedule, and the Irish have received some very public media and fan tongue lashings over the perceived strength of the 12 game slate (or lack...

No, Notre Dame should NOT play BYU every year

The idea of Notre Dame and BYU playing annually as a new “Holy War” in college football isn’t anything new. You can crawl through the archives of message board for the past 20 years and find this...

TRIPLE THREAT: Ty Washington, Tae Johnson, and Tiki Hola

Everyone loves to do a player countdown for Notre Dame as we face toward the college football season, but in all fairness, the offseason is much shorter than you think. It’s really only two months...

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
What Happened the Last Time Notre Dame Played Rice?

Looking ahead to a season full of familiar foes, we’re going to be taking some time this offseason to look at what happened the last time each of Notre Dame’s 2026 opponents met the Irish on the...

ACC BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Irish advance after 5-4 win over Clemson

Notre Dame kept its season alive with a 5-4 win over the Clemson Tigers in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Jayce Lee was an absolute villain against the Tigers with a 3-3 performance that...

People can’t stop talking about Notre Dame Football… in May

Gotta hit this one quick so let’s run Power Red C Flex 18 Sprint Option… There’s a lot of Notre Dame Football chatter out there during the month of May. I know we’re all living under that Irish...

What’s your favorite Notre Dame Football gameday tradition?

Football gamedays at Notre Dame have a lore and a history to them that is second to none. While many other schools across the country can make a strong argument that they have a better overall...

Monday, May 18, 2026
Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse: Back to the Final Four

For the third time in four years, the Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse team is heading back to the Final Four, and as Memorial Day weekend looms, we are looking for our third national championship in...

TRIPLE THREAT: Kedren Young, Jason Onye, and Noah Grubbs

Everyone loves to do a player countdown for Notre Dame as we face toward the college football season, but in all fairness, the offseason is much shorter than you think. It’s really only two months...

When, Where, and How to watch Notre Dame vs Clemson in ACC Tournament

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are ready to prove the doubters wrong, and maybe even right the wrongs done by their own hands. On Tuesday, Notre Dame will take on Clemson in the first round of the...

Auburn beat out Notre Dame in heated battle for 4-star OT

Auburn football secured a major 2027 recruiting win on Monday as four-star offensive tackle Layton Von Brandt announced his commitment to the Tigers during a live broadcast on the Rivals YouTube...

Sunday, May 17, 2026
USC beats out Notre Dame, UCLA for 4-star safety commit

USC football loaded up its 2027 recruiting class already with five-star Honor Fa’alave-Johnson. But head coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans pulled off one more College Football Recruiting win...

Notre Dame football just got an appraisal that puts the spotlight on Marcus Freeman’s key hire last year

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were said to have the most defensive talent of any team in College Football this coming season.

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