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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jaden Greathouse (1) celebrates a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Josh Pate Reveals Notre Dame's Biggest Concern Amid National Championship Hype

Tucker Harlin

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Aug 8, 2026

This 1940 Press photo shows one of Curley Lambeau's Green Bay Packer backfield combinations

The Football Hobby Timeline: 1935 and the Growing Interest in The Sport

Dylan Brown

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Aug 8, 2026

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. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Why USC Is an Enemy for Numerous College Football Programs

Cory Pappas

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Aug 7, 2026

Oct 1988; South Bend, IN, ISA; FILE PHOTO; Notre Dame Irish head coach Lou Holtz during the 1988 season at Notre Dame Stadium.

The Notre Dame-Florida State 1993 'What If?' Nobody Talks About

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 7, 2026

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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates after getting a first down in the first half of a NCAA football game against Southern California at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend.

Former Notre Dame Star Jeremiyah Love Piles on USC Following Rivalry Renewal

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 7, 2026

Quarterback CJ Carr walks to a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in South Bend.

The Biggest Question Surrounding Each Notre Dame Offensive Position Group at Fall Camp

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 7, 2026

This big-time program has the best defensive secondary in the country, led by a unanimous All-American cornerback.

Historic Powerhouse Ranked as College Football’s No. 1 Secondary for 2026 Season

Matt De Lima

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Aug 7, 2026

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti is our most intriguing coach entering the 2026 season after winning the title in January.

Pat Forde: The 25 Most Intriguing College Football Coaches for 2026

Pat Forde

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Aug 6, 2026

Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs are badly in need of a dependable top wide receiver in 2026. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

3 National Championship Contenders Lacking a Proven No. 1 Receiver in 2026

Joe Cox

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Aug 6, 2026

College Football Rankings: Phil Steele Predicts the AP Top 25 Preseason Poll

James Parks

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Aug 6, 2026

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) runs the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts (0) defends in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame vs USC Is Back On, But Did The Trojans Get Their Way?

John Kennedy

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Aug 6, 2026

While Indiana currently holds the College Football Playoff trophy, Josh Pate sees another team grabbing it in the coming season. (Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images)

Josh Pate Predicts Historic College Football Powerhouse to Win the National Championship

Joe Cox

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Aug 6, 2026

Dec 5, 2022; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Mike Golic addresses the crowd during the DraftKings Sportsbook groundbreaking ceremony at the TPC Scottsdale Champions Course on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

Notre Dame Made Safe Choice With Mike Golic, But Not Most Exciting

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 5, 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's Notre Dame Schedule Prediction is Certainly Intriguing

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 5, 2026

Notre Dame-USC Is BACK...But It Won't Be The Same | Others Receiving Votes

Notre Dame-USC Is BACK...But It Won't Be The Same | Others Receiving Votes

SI Video Staff

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Aug 5, 2026

Coaches Poll Reaction, ND v. USC Is Back, Best & Worst College Towns | Others Receiving Votes

Coaches Poll Reaction, ND v. USC Is Back, Best & Worst College Towns | Others Receiving Votes

SI Video Staff

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Aug 5, 2026

(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.

Notre Dame Given 'Rat Poison' by Josh Pate as Fall Camp Set to Open

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 5, 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.

Marcus Freeman Gives Notre Dame Injury Updates Ahead of Fall Camp

Nick Shepkowski

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Aug 5, 2026

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and his players admit missing the College Football Playoff last season was difficult—and motivating.

Pat Forde: Notre Dame Won’t Leave Its Playoff Fate to Anyone Else This Season

Pat Forde

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Aug 4, 2026

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