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The Atlanta Falcons selected Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Meet Xavier Watts, Falcons' 3rd-Round Pick Who's 'One Hell of a Kid'

Daniel Flick

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May 8, 2025

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads the team onto the field during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Recruiting: Notre Dame Trending For Top 2026 Running Back

Mason Plummer

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May 7, 2025

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti watches the second half of a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend. Notre Dame defeated Indiana 27-17.

Curt Cignetti Loves to Talk About Notre Dame Football

Nick Shepkowski

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May 7, 2025

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates with fans in the stands after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Coach: Colts' Riley Leonard 'Isn't Near His Ceiling'

Jake Arthur

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May 7, 2025

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Atlanta Falcons third-round draft choice Xavier Watts is considered a perfect fit by Bucky Brooks of NFL.com.

NFL.com Lists Surprise Atlanta Falcons Pick among 10-Best Draft Fits

Keith Cummings

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May 6, 2025

Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman (10) runs by Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) for a touchdown during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Does Notre Dame’s Clemson Series Spell the End for a Historic Rivalry?

Nick Shepkowski

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May 6, 2025

Notre Dame and Clemson came to a scheduling agreement on Tuesday.

Clemson's New Scheduling Agreement With Notre Dame Comes With Key Benefit

Mike McDaniel

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May 6, 2025

Apr 24, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; NFL Network analyst Joel Klatt speaks to the media at the Play Football Prospect Clinic at The Corner Ballpark.

Joel Klatt’s Post-Spring Top 25: Updated College Football Rankings

Nick Shepkowski

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May 5, 2025

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman smiles as he walks off the field after the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Notre Dame Recruiting: What Does New Commit Javian Osborne Bring to the Irish?

Mason Plummer

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May 5, 2025

Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler (8) celebrates during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in South Bend.

College Football Quiet Stretch: Why No News Might Be the Best News Now

John Kennedy

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May 5, 2025

Detailed view of a Tampa Bay Buccaneers helmet at State Farm Stadium.

3 players to watch at Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie minicamp

River Wells

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May 5, 2025

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman greets his players during a Notre Dame football spring practice at Irish Athletic Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Beats Michigan For Top Running Back Recruit

John Kennedy

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May 4, 2025

Oregon coach Dan Lanning rallies his team during warmups before the Oregon Spring game at Autzen in Eugene April 26, 2025

Early Top-25 College Football Rankings Rearrange Oregon Ducks, Texas, Ohio State

Kyle Clements

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May 2, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back O'Donnell Fortune (3) celebrates with teammates after making an interception to save a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated South Carolina 27-25.

Three New York Giants UDFAs With Best Chances to Make an Impact

Brandon Olsen

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May 1, 2025

Michigan is the winningest program in college football history.

College Football’s Winningest Teams

Nate Cunningham

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May 1, 2025

Dec 20, 2024; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs against Indiana Hoosiers linebacker Rolijah Hardy (21) during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium.

ESPN Predicts Notre Dame Star Could Fill Key Chicago Bears Need in 2026 NFL Draft

Nick Shepkowski

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May 1, 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka at his introductory press conference (5/25/25).

3 draft picks who could start Week 1 for the Buccaneers

River Wells

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May 1, 2025

Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting wide receiver Beaux Collins (5) runs against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Jackson Hamilton (17) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Giants UDFA Spotlight: WR Beaux Collins, Notre Dame

Gene Clemons

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Apr 30, 2025

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman smiles as he walks off the field after the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame Football Earns Major National Praise After Spring Practices

Nick Shepkowski

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Apr 29, 2025

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