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 (middle) leads the team onto the field to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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If Notre Dame doesn't end up in the College Football Playoff, then where will it end up?

Nov 29, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) warms up before the start of the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.

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Who is in and who is out of the CFP entering Saturday night's games?

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.

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Notre Dame didn't play on Saturday but was one of college football's biggest winners based on other results.

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Notre Dame might not like what happened to it in this past week's College Football Playoff rankings, but it does still have a major believer.

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Notre Dame and Miami is nothing more than a smokescreen by the CFP Committee to get a fifth SEC safely in the field.

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Notre Dame appears to be in good standing for the College Football Playoff, but there is one scenario for it to look out for Saturday.

Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Jun 6, 2024

Notre Dame Gets Surprise Support From Former SEC Head Coach

Could This Be Notre Dame’s Next Starting Running Back?

Notre Dame’s Rooting Interest in Miami vs. Texas A&M Explained

Jeremiyah Love Makes Notre Dame History, Wins Doak Walker Award

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Notre Dame Made the Right Move Opting Out of Lowly Bowl Game

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Notre Dame Is More 'Back' Than Ever After Stunning CFP Snub

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Notre Dame Shockingly Excluded From College Football Playoff

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A Rare Rose Bowl Return for Notre Dame? Here’s What Must Happen

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Notre Dame Gets a Surprising Ally in Its College Football Playoff Push

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Where Notre Dame Would Head if Not the College Football Playoff

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Final CFP Outlook: What Awaits Notre Dame, Miami, and Alabama?

Notre Dame Appears Headed Back to the CFP After Championship Saturday

Surprising New Outlook Boosts Notre Dame’s Playoff Hopes

Why Notre Dame vs. Miami Is the Wrong College Football Playoff Debate

Notre Dame’s Nightmare Scenario: How Championship Weekend Could Derail the Irish