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Friday, October 9, 2026
NOTRE DAME HOCKEY: Irish open season with 3-1 win over Niagara

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish hockey team had a solid preseason, and a season-opening vicotry over Niagara inside Compton is a great way to start the second season under Brock Sheahan in South Bend.

Notre Dame Football: Stanford Cardinal Q&A with Channel Tree Sports

It’s absolutely insane to say considering it feels like we just started, but we’re about to hit the midway point of this 2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football regular season. Our 3rd-ranked, 5-0...

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Notre Dame Football: Hot and Cold Takes VS the Stanford Cardinal

How’d We Do Last Week? As a refresher, each week I will feature the Most Accurate, Most interesting, and Most Wildly Inaccurate takes. Let’s get to it! Most Wildly Inaccurate Two weeks in a row...

Notre Dame Football Rivalry Trophies: The Legends Trophy and Stanford

There are few things in the college football world that give me as much joy as the entire collection of rivalry trophies. College football is supposed to be weird, stupid, and full of things that...

“We May Have to Score”: When Notre Dame’s Defense Took Over Against Stanford

Looking at the final score from Notre Dame’s October 5, 2002 matchup against Stanford, you might assume the Irish had a relatively easy afternoon. Notre Dame won 31-7, improved to 5-0 in Tyrone...

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Three things I want to see when Notre Dame plays Stanford

We don’t have to kid ourselves about Notre Dame’s upcoming game against the Stanford Cardinal. The trees are a really bad football team, and this one should get out of hand early and stay that way...

BYU RB LJ Martin injury: Reigning Big 12 Player of the Year to miss a month, including showdown vs. Notre Dame

The Cougars will be without their star running back in an Oct. 17 top-10 showdown against Notre Dame

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
2026 NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL: Irish VS Stanford Cardinal

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish return home after two weeks on the road, and they will take on the Stanford Cardinal for the rights to the Legend’s Trophy. Stanford isn’t a good football team and...

One Foot Down Reacts: Notre Dame’s Top Need Against Stanford

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Notre Dame fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate...

Your logic about why you think Notre Dame is overrated is as dumb you are

The arguments and overall discourse about Notre Dame football over the last few months has been nothing short of toxic. For example, the fact that Notre Dame hasn’t won a national championship...

When, Where, and How to Watch Notre Dame VS Stanford Cardinal for the Legend’s Trophy

Notre Dame is 5-0 and ranked No. 3 in the nation after taking care of business in Chapel Hill against the North Carolina Tar Heels. It turned out to be that annual ACC October weather game which...

WEATHER REPORT: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Stanford Cardinal

Om Saturday, Notre Dame will play host to the Stanford Cardinal inside Notre Dame Stadium in one of the most annoying ACC games on the schedule… but at least this is in Indiana. As ridiculous as...

Monday, October 5, 2026
Notre Dame CB Moore (concussion) questionable vs. Stanford

Notre Dame may be without All-American cornerback Leonard Moore as he in the concussion protocol and considered questionable for Saturday.

Notre Dame 37, North Carolina 26: Online Overreactions

Well, that game and the how it played out was expected by pretty much no one. The way the first half overall was going, you would think just about everyone’s predictions for the Notre Dame...

NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL: Injury report and depth charts for Stanford Cardinal

Notre Dame released its newest injury report and set of depth charts on Monday as the Irish prepare to return to Notre Dame Stadium in a GREEN OUT for its game against the Stanford Cardinal for...

Sunday, October 4, 2026
Notre Dame Football 2026: Schedule, Stats, and Results after Week 5

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 5-0 and ranked No. 3 in the polls after taking care of the North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, 37-26. This week the Irish return to South Bend for a game...

How Notre Dame’s opponents fared in WEEK 5 of the CFB season

Notre Dame’s 2026 college football schedule has been called many thing over the last eight months, but “tough” or anywhere near the word “hard” was certainly not among them. Still, some have...

Three Things We Saw in Notre Dame’s Win Over North Carolina

Does it seem like basically every Notre Dame trip to the state of North Carolina goes this way? The weather throws a wrench in things and the Irish win in a way where the result never feels in...

Notre Dame Football Stats: Week 5 Review of Win over North Carolina

Big Picture Notre Dame football played its most competitive game of the 2026-27 so far against North Carolina. Things looked shaky during a few stretches during the game but the team hung in there...

Bill Belichick joins Giants' 1986 reunion following North Carolina's loss to Notre Dame

Belichick quickly revisited one of his biggest NFL moments

Saturday, October 3, 2026
'Need to do a better job of coaching': Bill Belichick checks out during Notre Dame loss

The former NFL great was tried to make an impact.

Irish answer questions about ground game, hold off UNC

Notre Dame secured a 37-26 win over North Carolina on Saturday the old-fashioned way -- with a heavy dose of the ground game.

Notre Dame won another clunker, and you just need to accept the clunking win

Do you know the difference between a cupcake and a clunker? A cupcake is a terrible team that you lose to or play awful against, while a clunker is any game in which you should win easily — turns...

PHOTO GALLERY: Notre Dame 37, North Carolina 26

Notre Dame found itself in a fight during a rainstorm, but still had enough in the tank to come away with its 15th win by double digits in a row. Here are some of the best images from the game.

Notre Dame earns soggy CFP style points as CJ Carr continues to quietly build Heisman case

After an early scare, Notre Dame removed all drama with a physically dominant second half performance against North Carolina

Notre Dame got a fight from North Carolina, but delivered knockout for 37-26 win

Notre Dame was slated as a 21.5 point favorite against North Carolina, but they showed up to a real fight. In the end, the Irish just had more firepower and a defense that at least showed up at...

GAME THREAD: No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS North Carolina Tar Heels

Notre Dame is 4-0 and ranked No. 3 in the nation after pummeling Purdue last week in West Lafayette. The Irish have the No.1 ranked defense in the country and have only allowed three touchdowns...

Where to watch UNC vs. Notre Dame today: Channel, live stream, time, schedule for Tar Heels vs. Irish

Here's everything you need to know about UNC vs. Notre Dame, including TV channel and streaming options for the college football matchup.

Friday, October 2, 2026
Loghan Thomas In Beast Mode Might Be Notre Dame’s Biggest 2026 Surprise

Loghan Thomas has impressed Notre Dame Fighting Irish football fans in his 65 snaps during the 2026 season, but One Foot Down readers would still be very surprised if he supplants Boubacar Traore...

WEATHER REPORT UPDATE: Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS North Carolina Tar Heels

UPDATE Yeah… it’s an ACC game in October. The weather has took a turn and things will be a little wet, a little windy, and we may even see a little lightning. Prepare the hot dogs. Notre Dame is...

STAFF PICKS: Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS North Carolina Tar Heels

It’s another week where Notre Dame is at least a three touchdown favorite over its opponent. This week’s sacrificial lamb comes from the ACC, and has a ridiculous amount of Super Bowl rings...

The Anti-Preview: No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS North Carolina Tar Heels

This week, Notre Dame travels to Chapel Hill for a NOONER against the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Irish are 4-0 and ranked No. 3 in the country, and to be honest, they’ve looked every bit of a...

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Notre Dame Football: North Carolina Tar Heels Q&A with Tar Heel Blog

Alright y’all, it’s the weekend we’ve all been waiting for — the weekend that our beloved, undefeated, 3rd-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team hits the road to take on the GOAT football...

Notre Dame Football: Hot and Cold Takes VS the North Carolina Tar Heels

How’d We Do Last Week? As a refresher, each week I will feature the Most Accurate, Most interesting, and Most Wildly Inaccurate takes. Let’s get to it! Most Wildly Inaccurate Hand up! Bad...

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Nobody’s Gonna Score on Us: Notre Dame’s 1971 Shutout of North Carolina

On October 16, 1971, Notre Dame was undefeated, Richard Nixon was president, Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” was near the top of the charts, and I was exactly ten days away from entering the world....

Notre Dame completes 2027 football schedule with addition of Virginia

Notre Dame had one open spot left for its 2027 football schedule, and now that spot is filled. On Wednesday, it was announced that the Irish will travel to Charlottesville to take on the Virginia...

Notre Dame's top-ranked defense faces biggest test yet vs. UNC

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said the defense was "executing better" as it faces its biggest test yet against North Carolina on Saturday.

Notre Dame looks like a CFP contender, but against a weak schedule, what have the Irish proved?

The Irish are off to a dominant 4-0 start, but when will we know how good they truly are?

Three things I want to see when Notre Dame plays North Carolina

Here are three things that I want to see during Notre Dame’s upcoming game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill… AN OFFENSIVE LINE AWAKENING The Notre Dame running game has been under attack by...

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Notre Dame Football 2026: Schedule, Stats, and Results after Week 4

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are 4-0 and ranked No. 3 in the polls after 4 games of play. This week they travel to Chapel Hill to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in a sleepy noon game on...

One Foot Down Reacts: A Surprise in Our Future?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Notre Dame fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the...

2026 NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL: Irish VS North Carolina Tar Heels

This week is a stark reminder of what Notre Dame football has become over the last decade. The Irish just wrapped up the Big Ten portion of its schedule which was something quite similar to what...

WEATHER REPORT: Notre Dame Fighting Irish VS North Carolina Tar Heels

Notre Dame is set to play its first ACC game of the season on Saturday when they travel to Tobacco Road to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels inside Kenan Stadium. We will be in the month of...

When, Where, and How to Watch Notre Dame VS North Carolina Tar Heels

Notre Dame is 4-0 and ranked No. 3 in the nation after pummeling Purdue last week in West Lafayette. The Irish have the N0.1 ranked defense in the country and have only allowed three touchdowns...

Monday, September 28, 2026
Notre Dame WR Porter to under season-ending knee surgery

Notre Dame wide receiver Quincy Porter will undergo season-ending surgery for a knee issue, coach Marcus Freeman announced Monday.

Three Things We Saw in Notre Dame’s Win Over Purdue

Hum, drum – another belting of the Purdue Boilermakers by Notre Dame took place Saturday in West Lafayette, with the Irish pulling out a 49-10 victory. As you have no doubt heard by now, this was...

NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL: Injury report and depth charts for North Carolina Tar Heels

Notre Dame released its newest injury report and set of depth charts on Monday as the Irish prepare to travel to Chapel Hill to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Irish got some bad news...

Notre Dame WR Quincy Porter is OUT for the season with continued knee problems

Marcus Freeman started the weekly press conference with some bad news right away. Notre Dame WR Quincy Porter will miss the remainder of the season due to continued knee issues that require...

Notre Dame 49, Purdue 10: Online Overreactions

Welp. Another rivalry trophy belongs in the hands of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. That’s yet another whomping of a team, and putting the Irish at 3-0 against the Big 10 this season. It wasn’t...

Notre Dame Soccer and Volleyball get new Leprechaun logos

Notre Dame continues to add to its alternate leprechaun roster with two new logos. Notre Dame Athletics Unveils Two New Sports-Specific Leprechaun Marks SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Notre...

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