Nick Shepkowski

Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Jun 6, 2024

Managing Editor for Notre Dame On SI. Started covering Chicago sports teams for WSCR the Score, and over the years worked with CBS Radio, Audacy, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports as a contributor before running the Notre Dame wire site for USA TODAY.

Nov 29, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Deuce Knight (9) warms up before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard (15) throws during warmups Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, ahead of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after an Irish touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Southern California coach Lincoln Riley looks for answers against Oregon during the second half touchdown Nov. 22, 2025.

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.

Football

Notre Dame isn't going to end it national championship drought in January, but the program is pointed straight-up going forward.

Oct 11, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman looks to the scoreboard against the NC State Wolfpack during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

Football

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is a strong candidate to be the New York Giants next head coach - but would he make the move?

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.

Football

Notre Dame isn't playing in the College Football Playoff and a former SEC champion head coach doesn't agree with that whatsoever.

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after an Irish touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Football

Notre Dame needs to replace an all-time backfield, and there might just be a 2025 opponent that could help with that.

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.

Football

Why it makes sense for Notre Dame to actually be rooting for an old rival this weekend in the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love runs with the ball in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.

Football

In the long history of Notre Dame football, no other running back has won the award Love won on Friday night.

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

Notre Dame did the 100% right thing by opting out of the lowly Pop-Tarts Bowl on Sunday.

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.

Football

Not since January 2, 1989 has Notre Dame football been as back as it is at this very moment. Sure, Notre Dame was just alerted that it wasn't going to the Coll

Oct 4, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman adjusts his radio against the Boise State Broncos at Notre Dame Stadium.

Despite appearing to be one of the nation's very best teams, Notre Dame will not be part of the College Football Playoff.

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads the team from the locker room to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium.

Notre Dame was passed in the College Football Playoff standings by Miami after both teams were off Saturday.

Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; General view as official referees meet midfield before the Rose Bowl between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Alabama Crimson Tide at AT&T Stadium.

Notre Dame appears headed back to the College Football Playoff and could be on its way to a super-rare Rose Bowl appearance.

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after an Irish touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Most people seem to think Notre Dame will get in the CFP, but one surprisingly supportive commentator emerged on Saturday night.