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Notre Dame Fans React to Losing Recruiting Battles To Michigan

Notre Dame missed out on a few key recruits. Is it time to panic, or is this an overblown issue?

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Notre Dame Fans React to Losing Recruiting Battles To Michigan

Notre Dame missed out on a few key recruits. Is it time to panic, or is this an overblown issue?

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Recruiting Shock: Notre Dame Loses 2 Elite Recruits to Michigan

Losing a recruit hurts, losing two is worse - especially to Michigan.

Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs for a first down against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Nick McCloud (4) in the fourth quarter during the Rose Bowl at AT&T Stadium.

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Notre Dame Football: All-Time Record vs. SEC Teams

Notre Dame's history isn't all that long considering, but the history is certainly still full of memorable matchups.

Aug 31, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Chris Fowler a broadcaster for ESPN, left, speaks with Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman prior to the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field.

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Notre Dame’s 2025 SEC Road Trip: Kickoff Time Officially Announced

This trip to SEC country for Notre Dame won't be played under the lights - and that's not a bad thing.

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman waits to run onto the field during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Rival Coach Scouts Notre Dame Football Ahead of 2025 Season

An opposing assistant coach scouted Notre Dame ahead of the 2025 season and has many compliments for Marcus Freeman and company.

Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Notre Dame s Ian Book (12) looks to throw downfield during the 2021 College Football Playoff Rose Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Athlon Sports Reveals Notre Dame’s 2025 Postseason Fate

Notre Dame was one win away from winning the national championship last season. How does Athlon Sports think the Irish will fare in 2025?

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Notre Dame Football Offers Freshman All-American Defender

Notre Dame offered MaxPreps Freshman All-American Defensive End Darieon Prescott from Illinois (Bolingbrook High School) on Monday.

Sep 22, 2012; South Bend, IN, USA; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Michigan Wolverines line up at the line of scrimmage in the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame won 13-6.

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Will Notre Dame Win the Battle for Important Defensive Lineman Over Michigan?

Old rivals are at it again as Notre Dame and Michigan both await the commitment choice of defensive lineman Alister Vallejo.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown while being chased by Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) and Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) during the first half of a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

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Could Jeremiyah Love Win the Heisman? Here's What It Would Take

Jeremiyah Love is as exciting of running back as there is in college football but he starts his Heisman Trophy campaign behind the eight-ball.

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame players and guests line up for the alma mater during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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Pair of Top Chicago Catholic League Recruits Visit South Bend

Chicago Catholic League recruits Quentin Burrell (Mount Carmel High School) and Jack McNamara (Brother Rice) visited Notre Dame over the weekend.

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3 Must-Keep 50/50 Recruits for Notre Dame Football

Notre Dame is vying for these 3 standout athletes - but they are not the only ones. What teams are in the mix for these coveted players, and what must the Irish do to land them?

Notre Dame's offensive takes the field during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold spring football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in South Bend.

What I Like Most About Notre Dame's 2026 Recruiting Class

The talent floor is being raised in South Bend. The latest recruiting class is starting to look special

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman leads the team onto the field during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame Football: Dominating Recruiting In North Carolina - And It's Just Getting Started

Notre Dame is building a football recruiting pipeline through North Carolina. And the Irish are just getting started.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) scores a rushing touchdown against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025.

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Notre Dame Football 2025: Why This Season Is a Make-or-Break Moment

Are the Irish a one-hit wonder College Football Playoff success story, or is this sustainable?

Nov 8, 2018; South Bend, IN, USA; Chicago State Cougars athletic director Chris Zorich looks on after a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Purcell Pavilion.

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Godson of Notre Dame Legend Set for Campus Visit

Notre Dame is looking to make quite the impression on a rising star defensive tackle in the 2027 recruiting class.

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Four-Star Quarterback from 2027 Class Visiting Notre Dame

Four-star quarterback Israel Abrams from Montini Catholic (Lombard, Ill.) is scheduled to visit Notre Dame on Thursday.

Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; (Editors Note: Caption Correction) Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) leaps over Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) in the second half in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Top Notre Dame, Penn State Recruiting Target Reveals Commitment Date

Notre Dame has a seat at the table for a big-time 2026 recruiting safety, but has a lot of work left to do to beat other powerhouse programs.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman shake hands after the game at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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Lincoln Riley Avoids Tough Notre Dame Talk — Comes Off Cowardly

Forget the actual Notre Dame vs. USC game, Lincoln Riley can't even answer questions regarding the rivalry.

Oct 28, 1989; South Bend, IN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Notre Dame Irish receiver Raghib Ismail (25) returns a punt for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Notre Dame Stadium.

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College Football Legend Greets Star Wide Receiver During Notre Dame Visit

One of the fastest players in the 2026 recruiting cycle met one of the fastest to ever play at Notre Dame during a recent visit.

(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. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Marcus Freeman Is Doing What Brian Kelly Couldn't at Notre Dame: Building a True Power

Marcus Freeman is taking Notre Dame football to another level. The Irish win big games now.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Notre Dame Gets Head-Scratching Playoff Projection from ESPN FPI

ESPN's FPI significantly downplays Notre Dame's title hopes in 2025.

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Marcus Freeman Rises Up The College Football Coaching Ranks

Where does CBS Sports have the Irish head man in their top coaches list?

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman smiles as he walks off the field after the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame Recruiting: Who's the Next Commitment for the Fighting Irish?

Notre Dame has been on fire on the recruiting trail recently - who is next?

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Quinten Joyner (0) runs the ball ahead of Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Xavier Watts (0) during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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Nation’s No. 1 Tight End Announces College Commitment

Notre Dame's biggest rival, for now, landed one of the nation's top recruits in the 2026 cycle on Friday.

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs with the ball during the second half against Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Gi'Bran Payne (3) at Caesars Superdome.

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Elite Notre Dame 2026 Defensive Recruit Set to Visit SEC Power

Could Notre Dame be in serious risk of losing a commitment to an SEC powerhouse program?