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Notre Dame likes its independence in football, especially as the Fighting Irish are playing for a national championship this year.

Will Notre Dame join a football conference? Irish AD makes it official

James Parks

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Jan 11, 2025

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) arrives before the start of a NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

Carson Beck Highest-Paid Transfer Ever? $4 Million NIL Report

Charlie Viehl

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Jan 11, 2025

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman was coy when asked about Notre Dame's national title game opponent.

Marcus Freeman Was Coy When Asked About CFP Title Game Opponent on 'College GameDay'

Mike McDaniel

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Jan 10, 2025

ESPN football analyst Ryan Clark was more than happy to call out Cam Newton and his constant criticism of Notre Dame's football program, which his son plays for.

Ryan Clark Calls Out Cam Newton Over His Constant Notre Dame Criticism on 'First Take'

Mike McDaniel

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Jan 10, 2025

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(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

Marcus Freeman Takes Aim at James Franklin Following Uncomfortable Orange Bowl Press Conference

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 10, 2025

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard calls a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Football Fans Baffled by Greg McElroy's Late-Game Suggestion for Notre Dame

Tyler Lauletta

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Jan 10, 2025

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish, USC Trojans Trending in Opposite Directions

Charlie Viehl

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Jan 11, 2025

(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman and quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

Notre Dame Rakes in Mega Bucks for Reaching College Football Playoff National Championship

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 10, 2025

Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jayden Thomas (83) runs pressured by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive tackle Zane Durant (28) in the second half in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Notre Dame Football: Fighting Irish Are Bought In From Top to Bottom

Mason Plummer

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Jan 10, 2025

Feb 4, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; NFL former player Shannon Sharpe arrives on the red carpet prior to the 6th Annual NFL Honors at Wortham Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Shannon Sharpe Takes a Shot at LSU Football's Brian Kelly Following Notre Dame Win

Zach Nagy

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Jan 10, 2025

Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Christian Gray (29) celebrates play in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

WATCH: Christian Gray Makes Play Of The Season for Notre Dame Football

Mason Plummer

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Jan 10, 2025

Notre Dame is collecting some serious coin after making the national championship game.

Notre Dame pockets $20 million in making national title game

James Parks

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Jan 10, 2025

Cam Newton wants to see Notre Dame in a conference.

Cam Newton Not Trying to Rain on Notre Dame's Parade But Wants Them in a Conference

Kyle Koster

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Jan 10, 2025

Ryan Clark on Notre Dame's big win.

Ryan Clark: Watching Son Jordan and Notre Dame Better Than Winning Super Bowl

Kyle Koster

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Jan 10, 2025

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman and quarterback Riley Leonard celebrate defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl.

Riley Leonard's gf Molly Walding shares 'giddy' selfie with QB after Notre Dame win

Josh Sanchez

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Jan 10, 2025

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

Colin Cowherd Makes Audacious NFL Comparison for Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard

Kyle Koster

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Jan 10, 2025

Paul Finebaum discusses Notre Dame's win over Penn State in the College Football Playoff on ESPN's 'Get Up.'

Paul Finebaum Sideswipes Brian Kelly After Marcus Freeman Leads Notre Dame to Title Game

Dan Lyons

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Jan 10, 2025

Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman (left) and Penn State Nittany Lions coach James Franklin speak to the media at a joint news conference before the Orange Bowl on January 8, 2025.

How James Franklin Made Marcus Freeman 'Angry' Before Notre Dame's Win vs. Penn State

Tim Capurso

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Jan 10, 2025

James Franklin before No. 5 Penn State's 27–24 loss to No. 3 Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 9, 2025.

Penn State's Orange Bowl Loss Adds to James Franklin's Bleak Résumé Against Top Teams

Patrick Andres

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Jan 10, 2025

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