Nathan Erbach

Joined: Aug 3, 2024

Staff Writer at Notre Dame Fighting Irish On SI covering all things Notre Dame athletics, but specifically specialize in recruiting and basketball coverage. Covered recruiting for other media outlets including Irish Breakdown and Slap the Sign, while also covering football and basketball at both locations as well. Featured on the Notre Dame website when current San Antonio Spurs guard Blake Wesley signed with Notre Dame. Former co-host of the Golden Homer podcast along with fellow staff writer Mason Plummer.

Nov 26, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry reacts against the Houston Cougars in the 2025 Players Era Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

With the rumors that Notre Dame and USC could be ending their rivalry, how do the Irish replace the Trojans on their schedule?

Football

Notre Dame football’s 2025 class shines with 11 signees featured in the final On3 rankings. See where the top recruits landed in the rankings.

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Notre Dame’s 2025 class shines as 11 signees land in the final 247Sports rankings. See where the top Irish recruits finished.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a two-point conversion against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Notre Dame has plenty talent and experience on offense returning and coming in, but the quarterback position will be the key to 2025 Irish team

Jan 4, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Elliot Cadeau (3) and Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Matt Allocco (41) react after Nadeau was fouled by Allocco on a three-point basket at the end of the second half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Basketball

Markus Burton was brilliant in his return after a 7-game hiatus, but the Irish fell just short Saturday afternoon against North Carolina

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs with the ball during the second half against Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Gi'Bran Payne (3) at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Football

Notre Dame’s coaching mastery shines in their Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia, proving it was the better team on the big stage.

Football

While Notre Dame freshman QB CJ Carr won't be playing in the Sugar Bowl, his health has been a major talking point throughout the second half of the 2024 season

Football

Indiana and Notre Dame square off on Friday night in the first ever 12-team playoff game, and the game will be decided in the trenches

Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeVonta Smith (8) sneaks a peek into the backfield against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Football

Notre Dame’s impressive tradition of standout nickel corners continues with its next standout in 2025, Alabama transfer DeVonta Smith

Nov 27, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Matt Allocco (41) dribbles against Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the first half at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Basketball

Notre Dame Men's Hoops has lost four in a row and is still without star guard Markus Burton, and will look to get back on track tonight at Georgia

Nov 16, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Markus Burton (3) drives past Georgetown Hoyas guard Jayden Epps (10) during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Basketball

Notre Dame guard Markus Burton suffers a knee injury but avoids a season-ending setback. What’s next for the Fighting Irish?

Nov 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Gabriel Rubio (97) celebrates after a win against the Army Black Knights at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Football

Notre Dame climbs to No. 5 in the CFP rankings. Could a loss to USC still leave the Irish with a path to the playoff?

Nathan Erbach

Joined: Aug 3, 2024

Houston First Half Dominance Too Much For Notre Dame to Overcome

Notre Dame Basketball Wins at Players Era Fest — Now Comes the Real Test

Notre Dame Football Has the Best Pass Rush No One’s Talking About

Pat Garrity Joins Notre Dame as General Manager for Both Hoops Teams

Football

Two Ideas For Teams to Replace USC on Future Notre Dame Football Schedules

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Notre Dame Places 11 Signees in Final On3 2025 Rankings

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11 Notre Dame 2025 Signees Land on Final 247sports Rankings

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Notre Dame 2025 Early Positional Outlook: Offensive Unit Breakdown

Basketball

Notre Dame Men's Hoops Falls Just Short vs. North Carolina as Markus Burton Returns

Football

Notre Dame Outcoaches Georgia: Sugar Bowl Win Proved Fighting Irish Were the Better Team

Football

CJ Carr Provides Key Injury Update Ahead of Sugar Bowl

Football

Strength on Strength: Indiana's Rush Defense vs. Notre Dame's Rush Offense Will Decide Outcome

Nickel Corner U? Notre Dame Continues Impressive Trend With DeVonta Smith

Notre Dame vs Georgia: Irish look to Rebound Against the Bulldogs

Markus Burton Sidelined with “Non-Season Ending” Knee Injury

Notre Dame Rises to No. 5 in CFP Rankings: Can It Still Get In With a Loss to USC?