John Kennedy

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.”

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

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal safety Charlie Eckhardt (39) attempts to tackle Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Jack Larsen (85) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Luke Talich (28) runs for a touchdown on a fake punt against the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Sep 27, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman arrives prior to the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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The Irish will have to wait a week to learn CFP fate

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) breaks loose for a touchdown run against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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The Irish eye the CFP & Heisman in late-night trip

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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The Irish's Jeremiyah Love is in the Heisman Hunt, and he needs a huge performance to stay in the race.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball into the end zone for 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.

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The Irish are in the thick of the CFP hunt as they look to complete a ten game winning streak.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the ball on his way to score 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.

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Notre Dame pads the College Football Playoff resume with destruction of Syracuse

Notre Dame linebacker Jerry Rullo (46) hypes up the crowd after a kickoff in the second half of a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.

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Notre Dame makes CFP Senior Day Statement in blowout win

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman takes the field with his players before a NCAA football game against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.

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The Irish destroy Syracuse in CFP showcase effort

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

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The Irish look like a playoff team, but with fatal flaws that have to be fixed over the next two games

Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) goes airborne while hauling in a pass while being covered by Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Rashad Battle (15) during the first half at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.

The Irish must overcome emotions and continue to dominate to impress the College Football Playoff committee

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, left, celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) after a touchdown during the first half of a NCAA football game against Navy at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend.

The Irish must keep their eyes on the CFP prize, and social media weighs in with its own thoughts.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) calls an audible during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.

Irish must dominate and leave no doubt. Win the last two games, get into the College Football Playoff

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Irish look the part of a CFP team as the main men did their job in a great win over one of the ACC's best teams.