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.

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Former LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels poses with the 2023 Heisman Memorial Trophy during a game between the Tigers and the Southern California Trojans at Allegiant Stadium.

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Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Stephen A. Smith looks on before the game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center.

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Wisconsin is coming off a few down years, but have some of the best young linebackers in college football. What to expect for Notre Dame in Week 1 at Lambeau.

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Notre Dame's defense should be very good in 2026, but a few key players taking another step could make it truly great.

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Notre Dame will be a national championship threat in 2026, and these relatively unknown offensive players could be reasons why.

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Notre Dame freshman Devin Fitzgerald was unable to make practice on Saturday, but it was for perhaps the best reason possible regarding his father.

Oct 1988; South Bend, IN, ISA; FILE PHOTO; Notre Dame Irish head coach Lou Holtz during the 1988 season at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Notre Dame and Florida State lived up to the hype in 1993, but if one play went differently that game, the Irish would have finished the year No. 1.

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One of the best to ever play running back at Notre Dame had some of his best games against USC - and recently had the Trojans have it as the rivalry was renewed.

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Notre Dame will enter the 2026 season as one of the favorites to win the national championship. CJ Carr is a huge reason why, but that doesn't mean questions don't remain.

Dec 5, 2022; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Mike Golic addresses the crowd during the DraftKings Sportsbook groundbreaking ceremony at the TPC Scottsdale Champions Course on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.

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Mike Golic will be a solid addition to the Notre Dame radio booth, but could the hire have been a more modern former Irish star?

Nov 27, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly walks on the field during the second quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.

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Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has moved onto being an analyst at CBS Sports, and he's made predictions for every Irish game this fall.

(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Veteran college football analyst Josh Pate is picking two of the biggest brands in college football to meet for the national championship this season.

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Marcus Freeman gave a rundown on Notre Dame's injury list as fall camp awaits the Fighting Irish, in a season it hopes to make a title run.

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Mario Williams (4) loses the ball as he is hit by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cam Hart (5) in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 48-20.

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Notre Dame and USC are back on each others schedules starting in 2030, but it doesn't feel the same to this longtime college football fan.

Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Jun 6, 2024

Jayden Daniels Drama Has Me Thankful for Notre Dame's Retired Number Policy

Making Sense of Stephen A. Smith's Visit to Notre Dame

Notre Dame Freshmen Steal the Show at Tuesday's Practice

Notre Dame Extends Scholarship Offer to Tennessee Star with Incredible Name

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Expectations for Notre Dame Football in Week 1 vs Wisconsin

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Notre Dame's Top Breakout Threats by Position for 2026 - Defense

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Notre Dame's Top Breakout Threats by Position for 2026 - Offense

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Notre Dame Freshman Devin Fitzgerald Misses Practice for Best Possible Reason

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The Notre Dame-Florida State 1993 'What If?' Nobody Talks About

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Former Notre Dame Star Jeremiyah Love Piles on USC Following Rivalry Renewal

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The Biggest Question Surrounding Each Notre Dame Offensive Position Group at Fall Camp

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Notre Dame Made Safe Choice With Mike Golic, But Not Most Exciting

Brian Kelly's Notre Dame Schedule Prediction is Certainly Intriguing

Notre Dame Given 'Rat Poison' by Josh Pate as Fall Camp Set to Open

Marcus Freeman Gives Notre Dame Injury Updates Ahead of Fall Camp

Notre Dame-USC Moving to Early Season has Store-Brand Feel