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Notre Dame is a heavy favorite to make the College Football Playoff.

2026 College Football Playoff Odds (Notre Dame Will Return to CFB Playoff)

Iain MacMillan

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Jul 20, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame’s Final Recruiting Battle: Brayden Parks Sets Commitment Date

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 20, 2026

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning walks the field as the Oregon Ducks host the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Sept. 6, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Four-Star Recruit Brayden Parks Is Sneaky Important To Oregon For Three Reasons

Bri Amaranthus

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Jul 20, 2026

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning leads practice with the Oregon Ducks Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore.

Four-Star Recruit Sets Commitment Decision Between Oregon, Notre Dame

Lily Crane

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Jul 19, 2026

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Head coach Marcus Freeman during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Saturday.

Heather Dinich Names Powerhouse Under Immense Pressure to Make College Football Playoff

Jaron Spor

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Jul 19, 2026

Apr 11, 2026; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Five Outgoing Transfers the Colorado Buffaloes Will Miss

Liam Howard

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Jul 17, 2026

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr leads the Fighting Irish into a critical 2026 season with high expectations fixated on a national championship run.

College Football's Top 25 Most Important Players in 2026: No. 13 QB CJ Carr, Notre Dame

Matt De Lima

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Jul 17, 2026

Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman celebrates at the 90th annual Sun Bowl game against Oregon State on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at El Paso, Texas.

How Notre Dame Is Building A College Football Power Built to Last

John Kennedy

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Jul 17, 2026

Oct 4, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman adjusts his radio against the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium.

Pros and Cons of Notre Dame's 2026 Football Schedule

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 16, 2026

Sep 20, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

ESPN FPI Predicts Every Notre Dame Game for 2026 Season

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 15, 2026

Aug 31, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back CharMar Brown (6) rushes the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Hard Rock Stadium.

Notre Dame Recruit's Gloves Draw Attention at Antonio Brown Experience

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 15, 2026

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on during the first half of a NCAA football game against Navy at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame's Recruiting Push for Star Lineman Brayden Parks Hits Snag

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 15, 2026

From left to right, Donald Tabron II, 16, Donovan Dooley, 40, owner and founder of Quarterback University, Trae Taylor, 16, and Bryce Underwood, 17, take a photo together after participating in a private workout in Detroit on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

College Football Rankings Crown Elite 5-Star Big Ten Recruit as No. 1 QB

Tucker Harlin

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Jul 15, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman greets players before the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium.

Five Things to Know About Notre Dame's 2027 Recruiting Class

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 14, 2026

Nov 27, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly walks on the field during the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.

Brian Kelly Somehow Misses the Mark with Notre Dame Yet Again

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 14, 2026

Brian Kelly seems to be doing some soul searching in the wake of his LSU firing this past season.

Brian Kelly Shares His Thoughts on Notre Dame, Five Years After His Fly-By-Night Exit

Patrick Andres

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Jul 14, 2026

The Oregon Ducks are one of the primary contenders in college football to win a national championship in 2026.

5 College Football Powerhouses Are Clear Frontrunners to Win National Championship

Matt De Lima

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Jul 14, 2026

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame True Freshman Who Will Make Biggest Impact in 2026

Nick Shepkowski

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Jul 13, 2026

One of the top quarterbacks from the Class of 2028 is down to five schools.

College Football’s No. 5 QB Recruit Announces Top Five Programs

Matt De Lima

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Jul 12, 2026

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