https://www.si.com/college/notredamehttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/marcus-freeman-coaching-decision-wife-cant-stand?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m3nw1m9q8sMarcus Freeman can do very little wrong in the eyes of Notre Dame fans, but his wife isn't afraid to first guess going for it on fourth down.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:49:40 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-wr-out-for-season?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m3mdq1wgedNotre Dame swung for the fences in the transfer portal at wide receiver this season, but received brutal news on Monday.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:08:44 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/cj-carr-big-day-against-purdue-increases-his-heisman-stock?utm_source=RSSJared Shlensky01m3gfm6ggsfCJ Carr's four total touchdowns on Saturday against Purdue moved him back into the top five in the Heisman race.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:42:21 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-notches-dominant-victory?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m3g7ef1g4wThe Irish have been dominating opponents for a solid calendar year, yet this streak cannot be fully appreciated due to mitigating circumstances Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-offense-makes-strides-in-purdue-pummeling?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m3g9rqvdtwCJ Carr and the Irish offense are still very much a work in progress, and while not ideal, that's okay as the schedule allows for this kind of extended developmental arcSun, 27 Sep 2026 18:15:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-fans-perfect-saturday?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m3hntmfh8wNot only did Notre Dame beat a rival going away, but a few of its biggest rivals lost in the grandest of fashions on Saturday, to boot.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:01:35 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-sweeps-september-in-boilermaker-beatdown?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m3g527rt97The Irish are 4-0 and have beaten opponents by a combined score of 169-33 behind a relentless defense and an offense that will continue to get better. Notre Dame has now passed its first in-season mission, being undefeated through the first monthSun, 27 Sep 2026 04:25:27 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/big-ten-foe-delivers-big-boost-notre-dame-saturday?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m3g7344e6cNotre Dame steamrolled Purdue as expected on Saturday, and it got help from Wisconsin, an earlier foe, who picked up a massive win at Penn State.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 01:48:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-biggest-winners-purdue?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m3fxqxgn2dWho gained the most during Notre Dame's dominating win over Purdue on Saturday? The Irish are 4-0 and looking the part of a title contender.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:14:07 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-crushes-purdue-instant-takeaways?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m3fptmgbvwNotre Dame wasted little time obliterating Purdue on Saturday, moving to 4-0 and looking the part of a championship contender through September.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:27:36 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-vs-purdue-staff-picks-rivalry?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m3dx9yh755The Notre Dame OnSI staff has made their picks for Notre Dame's trip to Purdue.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:56:47 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/cj-carr-heisman-trophy-discussion?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01m3ae4b64p9While others have soared past Carr in that early debate, remember what awaits.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:14:12 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-seeks-september-sweep-against-familiar-foe?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m39q6v1v22Purdue will provide an interesting challenge for the Irish with a pass-happy offense and lackluster defense. Can Notre Dame take advantage?Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:21:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-purdue-taylor-swift?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m37ja5xrg6Taylor Swift is releasing a new album this week which is extremely good news for Notre Dame football as it heads to Purdue.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:11:57 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-looks-to-groove-run-game-against-purdue?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m3752gpdt5The Irish will face a familiar in-state foe who allows a ton of yardage on the ground. This needs to be the week the Notre Dame ground game comes together for all four quartersWed, 23 Sep 2026 17:10:43 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-purdue-how-to-watch-peacock?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m35761za9qNotre Dame plays football Saturday but you won't find it on traditional TV. Here is how to make sure you don't miss Notre Dame at Purdue on Saturday.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:11:21 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-purdue-weather-forecast?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m354rzfp3wAfter a rain-soaked Saturday night against Michigan State, nearly perfect fall weather is on the horizon for Notre Dame at Purdue.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:47:22 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/marcus-freeman-deion-sanders-dead-ball-penalties?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m350nnqf7mNotre Dame and Colorado were both hit with dead ball penalties at almost the exact same time Saturday night, and the coaches reactions couldn't have been more different.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:02:36 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/cj-carr-heisman-odds-take-major-drop-against-michigan-state?utm_source=RSSJared Shlensky01m2yfv663bmCJ Carr's Heisman Trophy odds took a major dip on Saturday against Michigan State after failing to throw a touchdown against the Spartans. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:12:31 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/divide-is-forming-notre-dame-fan-base-which-side-are-you-on?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m301dnaq9nNotre Dame has a perfect 3-0 record and is ranked third in the country, yet some Irish fans have worries about the ceiling for this team. Are these fears warranted?Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:10:35 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-rb-change-injury-purdue-depth-chart?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m338zkztveNotre Dame made a significant change to its depth chart at running back and announced another secondary injury ahead of the Purdue game this weekend.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:30:51 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/ole-miss-lane-kiffin-notre-dame-lsu?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m336tfr6p5Notre Dame fans wanted payback to Brian Kelly for how he left LSU in 2021. That never came with Kelly at LSU, but Ole Miss gave a glimpse as to how that would have felt.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:35:25 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-marcus-freeman-job?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m334c0xjfhMarcus Freeman had a part-time job during his time in college, and is using a lesson from that in coaching Notre Dame's football team.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:41 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-national-championship-odds-michigan-state-win?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m32b8vaqz6Notre Dame "only" beat Michigan State by 17, but its chances of winning the national championship went up according to ESPN FPI.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:47:26 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-purdue-preview-initial-thoughts-4-0?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m3267ngqn0Notre Dame is looking to move to 4-0, but ahead of it is a trip to old, in-state rival, Purdue. And the Boilermakers are much improved on offense.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:36:05 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-offense-still-a-work-in-progress-after-michigan-state?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m2yp1e8dwrThe Irish offense has looked a bit clunky at times so far in 2026, but will hit its stride when it matters most, led by a quarterback who is ready to guide the group to the next levelSun, 20 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/what-notre-dame-defense-did-best-in-win-over-michigan-state?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m2ym8kwvjjThe Irish are fast and physical. Chris Ash's group is the foundation of Notre Dame's success and represents the identity of Notre Dame under Marcus FreemanSun, 20 Sep 2026 10:04:14 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-biggest-winners-victory-over-michigan-state?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2yj5vx05zNotre Dame had several strong showings on Saturday night, but a few performances were even more meaningful than others.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:25:23 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-looking-more-like-heyday-patriots?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2yeq8vf7sThe more I see this Notre Dame team play, the more it looks and operates like the Patriots did during the heyday of the Belichick and Brady run.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:30:32 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-suffocates-michigan-state-instant-takeaways?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2y5ethppxNotre Dame didn't appear overly dominant at any single point on Saturday, but suffocated Michigan State en route to another victory. Instant thoughts from the winSun, 20 Sep 2026 02:59:37 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-strength-of-schedule-takes-hit-week-3?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2xzm17g1cNotre Dame's strength of schedule took a bit of a hit when one of the highest-ranked teams on it fell Saturday at Louisville. Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:14:44 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-vs-michigan-state-pregame-buzz-south-bend?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2xh1rzmaxThe final countdown is on for Notre Dame and Michigan State, as the Fighting Irish look to move to 3-0 in a primetime game against the Spartans.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:34:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/acc-team-new-logo-notre-dame?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2v1mdb4jxNotre Dame has been copied off of time and time again in its branding, and its happened yet again with a familiar foe from the ACC.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:52:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/stroms-brewing-notre-dame-michigan-state-saturday-night?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2r8me8p08Rain is headed towards Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday. Will it be falling during the game?Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:57:31 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-upset-alert-michigan-state-predictions?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2thz1x3feNotre Dame and Michigan State square off Saturday for the first time in almost a decade. Should the Irish be on upset watch? Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:37:05 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/pat-fitzgerald-changed-tune-notre-dame?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2r4n6ptmfPat Fitzgerald is building a new foundation at Michigan State, and how he talks about Notre Dame now has changed compared to his time at Northwestern.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:55:05 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-championship-odds-computer-model?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2ns8kxm0rNotre Dame wasn't perfect against Rice, but it did see its national championship chances increase according to the ESPN FPI this week. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:19:19 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-nebraska-home-and-home-series?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2nn6fx4keThoughts from the Notre Dame perspective as the Fighting Irish have announced a future home-and-home series with Nebraska.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:42:10 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-hosts-michigan-state-under-lights-pat-fitzgerald?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m2n3vrpyfrThe Irish look to get to 3-0 against a program with which it shares a great history, and that has a head coach who's beaten Notre Dame as both a player and coach Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:59:35 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/notre-dame-depth-chart-michigan-state?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2njd678qfNotre Dame looks to move to 3-0 against Michigan State. Quick thoughts on each position on the depth chart ahead of Saturday's tilt.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:43:33 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/have-notre-dame-expectations-already-changed?utm_source=RSSConnor O'Gara01m2g546qb6kThe Irish came into the 2026 campaign knowing that the schedule set up well, but a few things appear to look different than originally expected.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:16:34 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/footballnotre-dame-weather-forecast-michigan-state-game?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2grppgn1bIt's hard to top a Fall Saturday night in South Bend when Notre Dame is in town, especially when they're hosting an old rival. See what kind of weather is in store as Michigan State comes to town this weekend.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:28:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-michigan-state-spartans-history?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2gmmy0540Notre Dame is a massive favorite over Michigan State this weekend, but the Spartans have been an extremely tough out for the Irish over the last 30 years.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:05:06 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/what-early-data-suggests-about-notre-dame-after-two-games?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m2fxm6axqbThe Irish now have two games under their belt, and some themes have emerged. What's trending up, and where are improvements needed?Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:26:10 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-zack-martin-offensive-line-exclusive?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2g6zqy507One of the very best to ever play offensive line in all of football, Zack Martin, discussed Notre Dame's O-Line with ND On SI. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:52:34 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-rice-game-thoughts?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m2dnc7cvt5The Irish aren't a finished product, but are doing exactly what they need to do, improve each weekMon, 14 Sep 2026 00:50:40 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/texas-win-ohio-state-notre-dame-cfp-hopes?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2eke01wf9What Notre Dame's CFP forecast looks like as it sits 2-0 and fresh off Texas' massive victory over Ohio State.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:45:37 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/cj-carr-moves-up-in-heisman-race-after-big-performance-against-rice?utm_source=RSSJared Shlensky01m2cbng9atgCJ Carr's Heisman odds slightly improved after throwing for 253 yards and four touchdowns in Saturday's 52-0 win over Rice. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:37:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-routs-rice-what-went-right-wrong?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2cb1e1b1fNotre Dame dominated Rice on the scoreboard, 52-0. There were a ton of solid showings for the Irish, but one place that still needs a ton of work.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:36:36 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-nfl-legacies-rout-rice?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2c9asmb9mNotre Dame routed Rice on Saturday and it was some familiar last names for football fans near and far that were responsible for the blowout victory.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:52:11 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-running-back-controversy?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2c3evcredNotre Dame dominated Rice on Saturday, but the run game was far from impressive. Is a change on the horizon for the Irish running back room?Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:41:08 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-rout-rice-biggest-numbers-game?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2bwsd1tmwNotre Dame routed Rice on Saturday afternoon to move to 2-0. It dominated the box score, but one number was a bit concerning despite the convincing victory at Notre Dame Stadium.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:33:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-routs-rice-biggest-takeaways-home-opener?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2bjacpkzeNotre Dame is 2-0 for just the second time under Marcus Freeman. The biggest takeaways from Saturday's 52-0 drubbing of Rice.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 22:34:26 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-rice-staff-predictions-home-opener?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m294zrexteNotre Dame hasn't beaten an FBS team in Week 2 under Marcus Freeman. That should change in a big way on Saturday in South Bend. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:12:58 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/two-big-questions-notre-dame-must-answer-vs-rice?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m25ze0k1mvThe Irish are in for a unique September home challenge from a funky Rice offensive attack. What do we need to learn from Notre Dame?Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:46:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-2026-season-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m231pjwcz1The Irish are taking it one week at a time, but there's a big picture focus.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:43:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-rout-rice?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m269zk0avaNotre Dame has had its issues in Week 2 under Marcus Freeman, but Rice should cure any of those concerns.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:28:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-star-power-fantasy-football?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2644esd1qNotre Dame isn't built to light up a scoreboard for 40 points in a half. It's built to beat you a much different way which is entirely fine.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:46:17 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/cj-carr-no-longer-heisman-betting-favorite?utm_source=RSSJared Shlensky01m1ydc84bw1CJ Carr is longer the Heisman betting favorite despite despite throwing two touchdowns in ND's 41-13 win over Wisconsin.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:41:50 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-ranking-move-up-deserved?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m23pqnemmkLike it or not, Notre Dame moved up a spot in the rankings after Week 1. Was it justified? And who should be the most upset in college football?Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:46:16 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-weather-forecast-home-opener?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m2137nc5p0Irish eyes are smiling as Notre Dame will enter Saturday's home opener 1-0 and the weather forecast should mean only more happiness in South Bend.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:36:16 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/computer-formula-notre-dame-championship-chances-week-1?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m210hq5e5hESPN FPI expects Notre Dame to roll to 2-0, but actually dropped its national championship chances this week.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:57:49 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-depth-chart-rice-injury-concerns?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1zmzecptwNotre Dame is fresh off a 41-13 victory over Wisconsin, but not looks down the depth chart as a few veteran defenders find themselves on the injury report.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:12:17 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-dodges-major-injury-scare?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m20xmyxmd3Notre Dame appears to have dodged a major bullet regarding the injury veteran defender Brauntae Johnson suffered on Sunday night at Lambeau Field.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:03:29 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/lambeau-field-green-bay-perfect-hosts-notre-dame-wisconsin?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m20s180b61Notre Dame can play Shamrock Series games for the next 50 years but it'll be hard to ever top the setting at Lambeau Field.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:26:17 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-remember-the-titans-wisconsin?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1z8b6sg7xNotre Dame didn't look like world beaters in the first half against Wisconsin, but then again, games are 60 minutes long, not 30.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:25:45 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-lambeau-field-sights-sounds-wisconsin-win?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1ycwg7x5nA look at everything from Notre Dame's victory over Wisconsin on Sunday night as it overcame a slow start to ultimately rout the Badgers and start 1-0.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:52:48 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-week-1-report-card?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1y35w5s4jIt might not have looked the part early, but over 60 minutes Notre Dame dominated Wisconsin on Sunday night as it started the season 1-0.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:12:39 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-win-over-wisconsin-what-went-right-wrong?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1xehwwrshA few things went very well for Notre Dame in its season-opening win over Wisconsin, while others need improvement in the coming weeks.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:34:28 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-rout-wisconsin-ugly-effective?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1vd0cdbmrNotre Dame gave Wisconsin death by 1,000 paper cuts on Sunday, routing the Badgers 41-13. Takeaways from the season opening win. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:55:43 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-program-maturity-wisconsin?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m1x7hgx9tfNotre Dame showed the kind of program maturity it takes to handle a tough season opener and pull away from Wisconsin.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:20:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-vs-wisconsin-how-to-watch-shamrock-series?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1sr91c6y8How to watch Notre Dame's season-opening contest against Wisconsin in the Shamrock Series at Lambeau Field.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 22:17:51 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/champ-monds-injury-notre-dame-qb-recruit?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1spkawhnhNotre Dame's 2027 quarterback commitment will get to South Bend without a whole lot of high school experience. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:38:24 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-vs-wisconsin-keys-to-an-irish-victory?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m1h3brym1mNotre Dame has to get off to a fast start against Wisconsin. Here are the biggest keys to an Irish victory in the 2026 season opener.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:16:20 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/it-just-means-more-for-notre-dame-in-2026?utm_source=RSSJohn Kennedy01m1ha6q0mqhNotre Dame has a different kind of pressure in 2026, with every game carrying bigger stakes for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:15:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-championship-window?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1m60e71abNotre Dame is in its national championship window under Marcus Freeman - something it didn't feel like it'd ever get back to for those of us a certain age.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:33:39 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-vs-wisconsin-on-si-staff-picks?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1m36d5yj7After a long nine months away, Notre Dame football is finally back this weekend. Does it start with a bang against Wisconsin? Here are our staff picks.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:28:44 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-rolls-past-wisconsin-opener?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1j88rde7gNotre Dame is the better team, but there is reason to believe that hell could really be coming to breakfast for Wisconsin on Sunday. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:06:08 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-lou-holtz-tribute-deserves?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1hcx9ywt0Helmet decals are nice and tributes from the fans will be great, but one thing would top all others for Notre Dame when it comes to honoring Lou Holtz in 2026.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:24:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-vs-wisconsin-game-notes-season-opener?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1f9p1bsxtNotre Dame and Wisconsin will battle at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Key notes from both squads to get you ready for the big-time battle.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:22:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/espn-fpi-notre-dame-wisconsin-prediction?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1f4mgfzfxESPN's FPI expects Notre Dame to hammer Wisconsin. Is that fair or disrespectful for what the Badgers bring to the table?Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:34:10 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-football-greatest-upsets?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1f1091y2aOn the anniversary of Appalachian State knocking off Michigan, a look at the greatest upsets involving Notre Dame football all-time.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:22:41 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-shamrock-series-venues-ranked?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1expextxsNotre Dame football is set to play in its ninth different venue for a Shamrock Series game this Sunday. So let's rank them from worst to first.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:36:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/armel-mukam-notre-dame-starter-rise?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1et66fb0eNotre Dame's defensive line saw a former standout recruit shoot up the depth chart this off-season. Now, can it reap the rewards for having Armel Mukam stick around?Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:21:19 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-injury-news-viliamu-asa-porter-updates-wisconsin?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1enqm4f0vNotre Dame may be down a key linebacker against Wisconsin, while to wide receiver room continues to need to prove it on the field. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:07:38 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-recruiting-commitments-pregame-handshake-drama?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1d4j1nyxhThree Notre Dame commitments played a big role in the top-ranked team in the nation routing Texas powerhouse DeSoto.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:07:41 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-fans-show-up-bad-weather-seasons?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1d032vaq7The college football season isn't even officially a week old and already, Notre Dame's biggest rival is making excuses. Nothing new there.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:25:29 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/luke-fickell-wisconsin-notre-dame-leonard-moore?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1ckr6fvk6Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore is one of the best defenders in the country. How will Wisconsin try to attack him on Sunday night?Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:48:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-depth-chart-wisconsin-opener?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1ce49336gNotre Dame released its depth chart for the opener against Wisconsin. Takeaways from how the Irish will line up vs. the Badgers.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:07:08 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/notredame/football/notre-dame-wisconsin-weather-early-forecast-lambeau-field?utm_source=RSSNick Shepkowski01m1c6571fd0Lambeau Field is on the list of greatest football venues in the world. How will the weather there be when Notre Dame takes on Wisconsin this Sunday night?Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:41:16 +0000en