John Kennedy

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

Founder and content creator of the Always Irish LLC Notre Dame Football social media, podcast, and radio show brand since 2016 covering all things Irish football daily from the fan's perspective. Previously Notre Dame Football staff writer for USA TODAY Fighting Irish Wire before joining Notre Dame On SI. Known as the “voice of the Irish fan.”

Apr 25, 2026; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) runs with the ball during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Recruiting momentum continues as Notre Dame appears to be ready for another wave of big signings to add on to an already fantastic class.

Football

The Irish are thriving under Marcus Freeman. through all the changes, here's why Notre Dame remains one of college football's most consistent powers.

Apr 25, 2026; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) celebrates scoring during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Football

Notre Dame should be favored in every game, but the opening half of the schedule will reveal whether or not it's built for a National Championship run.

Dec 20, 2024; Notre Dame, Indiana, USA; The mascot for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Football

Notre Dame football has been fiercely independent, but there's an easy way to get it to consider being a full-time part of a conference.

Pete Bevacqua, athletic director for the University of Notre Dame, announces Pat Garrity as the new men's and women's basketball general manager, during a press conference at Notre Dame Stadium on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in South Bend.

Football

The Irish play a game of wait and see regarding future scheduling as Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua keeps moving the brand forward.

Nov 8, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with running back Aneyas Williams (22) after he scored a touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Football

Marcus Freeman elevated Notre Dame into the national championship conversation, but 2026 brings a different challenge as expectations couldn't be higher.

Nov 8, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Golden Dome atop the Main Building with fall foliage before the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. the Navy Midshipmen logos at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Football

In a fast-changing sport, the move to 24 teams would be the biggest adjustment yet

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

Things are not always what they seem once you do the math, but Notre Dame should be okay.

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman (right) leads the team onto the field to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Football

As momentum builds toward an even bigger College Football Playoff format, Notre Dame should find itself at the center of the storm.

Apr 25, 2026; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman talks with quarterback CJ Carr (13) during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Football

Marcus Freeman has navigated around or through many of the exact reasons former Irish coaches have looked for greener pastures.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, center, after the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

The Irish are dominating on the recruiting trail by checking all the boxes when it comes to acquiring new talent.

Nov 8, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The World of Life Mural, commonly known as Touchdown Jesus, on the Hesburgh Library with fall foliage before the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. the Navy Midshipmen logos at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Football

Notre Dame fans will be staying up late plenty of times this season to watch the Irish in primetime clashes for CFP superiority

John Kennedy

Joined: Aug 1, 2024

This Could Be Notre Dame's New Offensive Style After Losing Its Star Running Backs

CJ Carr Will Be Great, But Notre Dame's Defense Will Power 2026 Season

The Big Game Narrative Around Notre Dame Football Is Dead

Why All the Pressure is on CJ Carr to Deliver for Notre Dame in 2026

Football

Notre Dame Recruiting Is Heating Up Again as Another Big Run Looms

Football

Why Notre Dame Is Staying Among College Football's Elite

Football

Why Notre Dame's First Six Games Could Define the 2026 Season

Football

The One Thing That Might Make Notre Dame Think About Joining a Conference

Football

Why Pete Bevacqua Faces an Existential Challenge as Notre Dame AD

Football

Why Marcus Freeman Faces Unique Pressure Entering Notre Dame’s 2026 Season

Football

A 24-Team CFP Comes With Downside, But Solves the Notre Dame Problem

Football

The Right - And Wrong - Way For Notre Dame To Think About NIL Deals

24-Team College Football Playoff Momentum Is Growing: What It Means for Notre Dame

Why Marcus Freeman Could Be at Notre Dame For the Long Haul

Notre Dame Is "Shopping Down A Different Aisle" In The Marcus Freeman Era

Notre Dame Home Kickoff Times Announced: Fighting Irish In Primetime