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 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.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with his players after winning a NCAA football game 49-10 against Navy at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in South Bend.

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) runs with the football against Stanford Cardinal safety Darrius Davis (29) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium.

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.

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Charlie Mirer (17) runs with the football during the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Stadium.

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In the final minutes of Saturday's blowout win at Stanford, the son of a Notre Dame great threw a touchdown pass against the Irish.

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Aneyas Williams (22) celebrates with Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Ty Washington (7) after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.

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Notre Dame made quick work of Stanford on Saturday, and head coach Marcus Freeman discussed the Fighting Irish's playoff case afterwards.

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs with the football during the first quarter against Stanford Cardinal safety Che Ojarikre (22) at Stanford Stadium.

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Miami was impressive in routing Pittsburgh on Saturday, but it didn't do anything that Notre Dame hasn't already done.

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal reacts after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

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Is Notre Dame suddenly in danger of missing the CFP after Miami routed Pittsburgh on Saturday?

Nov 15, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin stands on the sideline during the second half against the Florida Gators at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

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Notre Dame seems safely in the College Football Playoff, but could a certain head coach determine if the Irish end up hosting another postseason contest?

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Social media erupted with Jeremiyah Love's Heisman Trophy campaign after his magnificent showing Saturday against Syracuse.

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.

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Notre Dame manhandled Syracuse on Saturday, but will its seeding be better in the College Football Playoff as a result?

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with his players after winning a NCAA football game 70-7 against Syracuse at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in South Bend.

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Notre Dame was mighty impressive on Saturday, but was it impressive enough to possibly move up in the CFP rankings?

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.

Could Jeremiyah Love soon end Notre Dame's Heisman Trophy drought?

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 obliterated Syracuse on Saturday, routing the Orange 70-7 as it moved to 9-2 on the season. The Fighting Irish are seemingly one win away from a ret

Oct 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Angeli suffered a season ending injury.

Notre Dame players clearly still love a former quarterback, whom they showed appreciation to on Saturday.

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka (44) celebrates a stop against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.

If style points are your thing, then Notre Dame was your team on Saturday, as it historically routed Syracuse.