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Nov 8, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman looks to the scoreboard against the Navy Midshipmen during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame Quickly Defends Marcus Freeman After Battery Claims Surface

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 11, 2026

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman is still a target for NFL teams despite an updated contract.

Marcus Freeman Still Being Targeted by NFL Teams Despite Notre Dame Contract

Ryan Phillips

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Jan 11, 2026

Police investigated an accusation of battery against Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman.

Notre Dame Releases Statement on Marcus Freeman Battery Accusation

Liam McKeone

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Jan 11, 2026

Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos cornerback DJ McKinney (8) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Questions Surrounding DJ McKinney’s Transfer Portal Decision

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 11, 2026

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Rumors continue to swirl around a top head coach despite a denial of interest in a different job.

$54 million college football coach remains candidate for new job despite statement

Joe Cox

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Jan 11, 2026

After a Freshman All-American season and being awarded the Jerry Rice Award, this signal-caller delivered bad news to several major schools by committing to this Pac-12 program.

Freshman All-Conference QB delivers bad news to major college football programs

Matt De Lima

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Jan 11, 2026

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman arrives at the stadium to coach the Fighting Irish against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium.

ESPN Shows Its True Colors Regarding Notre Dame Following Epic Miami Victory

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 9, 2026

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with his players after winning a NCAA football game 56-30 against Purdue at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Learns Tough Lessons As Miami Earns CFP Title Bid

John Kennedy

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Jan 9, 2026

Notre Dame corner back Cree Thomas during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in South Bend.

Irish lose DB to Colorado, get new Linebackers Coach and Assistant General Manager

Jared Shlensky

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Jan 9, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Ryan Staub (16) before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Former Colorado Quarterback Ryan Staub Sets Transfer Portal Visits

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 9, 2026

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Mylan Graham (5) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Notre Dame's Next Great Transfer Portal Receiver Hope

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 8, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with players after scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

What Notre Dame STILL Needs in the Transfer Portal

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 8, 2026

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame’s Rooting Guide for the College Football Playoff Semi-Finals

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 8, 2026

A former five-star wide receiver is receiving interest from four big-time college football programs just days after entering the transfer portal.

Four prominent college football programs target former 5-star recruit

Matt De Lima

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Jan 8, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Ethan Long (22) celebrates an interception with cornerback Cree Thomas, right, during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Colorado Lands Elite Transfer Cornerback From Notre Dame

Thomas Gorski

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Jan 8, 2026

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates after a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame and the Transfer Portal is a Complicated Relationship

John Kennedy

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Jan 8, 2026

Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey throws the ball in the second half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Backup Kenny Minchey Flips Schools, Wide Receiver KK Smith Enters Portal

Jared Shlensky

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Jan 8, 2026

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman looks on in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Quickly Getting To Work On 2026

John Kennedy

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Jan 7, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Deion Sanders Gets Real About Flurry Of Transfer Portal Adds

Cory Pappas

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Jan 7, 2026

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