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The Notre Dame football team won’t be hiring Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig for financial reasons, and the Fighting Irish fans aren’t too happy about it. After losing offensive coordinator Tommy Rees to Alabama, Notre Dame interviewed Andy Ludwig for the position. The Utah coach told the Fighting Irish that he would be staying put, […]

Cross out Andy Ludwig’s name on the list of potential Note Dame Fighting Irish offensive coordinators. According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Ludwigh will stay with Utah football with at least one box on the requirement list for a successful transfer left unchecked. “Sources: Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig is staying at Utah. His buyout […]

Notre Dame football’s Marcus Freeman is in the process of conducting a search for the Fighting Irish’ next offensive coordinator after the departure of Tommy Rees to Alabama. It was reported on Friday that Freeman and Notre Dame football had themselves a leading candidate for the offensive coordinator role in the Utah Utes’ Andy Ludwig. […]

Notre Dame is in need of a new offensive coordinator after watching Tommy Rees bolt for Alabama. The Fighting Irish will need to keep looking after one of their top candidates bowed out of the Notre Dame OC race. Kansas State’s Collin Klein has decided to return to the Wildcats, via The Athletic’s Max Olson. […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson will interview for the open Notre Dame football offensive coordinator spot after the Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, according to a Tuesday tweet from The Irish Tribune. Johnson was hired on as the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach in 2021, playing a role in developing […]

Following former offensive coordinator Tommy Rees departure to Alabama, Notre Dame is now in search of someone to fill the role. It appears that they have at least one former NFL offensive coordinator interested in the job. This comes in former Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich According to Grace Remington of 247sports, Byron Leftwich […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team are on the hunt for a new offensive coordinator. Tommy Rees left the school on February 3 to become the offensive coordinator at Alabama. Rees heads to the Crimson Tide to replace Bill O’Brien. O’Brien went back to the NFL, joining the New England Patriots to help former […]

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has been one of Alabama‘s top candidates for offensive coordinator. Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide have officially got their man, as Rees has accepted a deal with Alabama, via Mike Berardino of ND Insider. While the financials of the deal were not yet disclosed, Notre Dame’s players have […]

Notre Dame’s Tommy Rees has become a person of interest in regards to Alabama’s open offensive coordinator position. But even if Alabama offers Rees the spot, Notre Dame isn’t going to let him just walk out of the door. Notre Dame is planning to match any offer Alabama makes to Rees, via Eric Hansen of […]

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees has emerged as a top target for the Alabama football program and head coach Nick Saban to fill the role once held by Bill O’Brien, ESPN senior writer Chris Low wrote in a Thursday tweet. Tommy Rees “has had discussions” with the Alabama football head coach and is scheduled […]

Notre Dame football managed to secure the talents of one of the best quarterbacks on the transfer portal this week in Sam Hartman, who left Wake Forest to join the Fighting Irish. That’s a massive addition to the program and head coach Marcus Freeman couldn’t be happier to welcome in the signal-caller who is looking […]

Sam Hartman made it official on Thursday, announcing his commitment to the Notre Dame football program after transferring from Wake Forest following their Gasparilla Bowl victory in December. Hartman, the ACC’s all-time leader in touchdown passes, brings an elite-level talent into the Fighting Irish’ quarterback room. It’s an area head coach Marcus Freeman had made […]

After all the twists and turns of this college football season, just one game remains. Of course, that game is the most important one of all, the College Football Playoff National Championship. This game is a true David vs. Goliath story, as TCU hopes to cap off its magical Cinderella season with a win over […]

Sam Hartman has officially made his decision, joining the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program after the ex-Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback entered the transfer portal. Hartman made the announcement via his Twitter account, teasing a picture of himself in Fighting Irish threads. Sam Hartman entered the transfer portal shortly after Wake Forest football’s Gasparilla […]

If you were to sit down and write the story of college football in America, it cannot be done without mentioning Notre Dame football. The Fighting Irish are still one of the most successful programs in the sport. They also have easily one of the largest fan bases, which is in part due to being […]

It’s hard to find a team that has improved more over the course of this season than Notre Dame football. The Fighting Irish started off the season 0-2, which included an embarrassing home loss to Marshall. Many began doubting first-year head coach Marcus Freeman and wondering if the Irish would make a bowl game at […]

Bowl season continues on Friday with the Gator Bowl. The #21 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-4) take on the #19 South Carolina Gamecocks (8-4). The action kicks off at 3:30 pm ET. Below we continue our College Football odds series with a Notre Dame-South Carolina prediction and pick. Notre Dame finished 8-4 following a loss […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head football coach Marcus Freeman said sophomore quarterback Tyler Buchner was “magnificent” and “ready to roll” as he returns from injury before a matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Gator Bowl, according to a Thursday tweet from Athletic Notre Dame beat writer Pete Sampson. Buchner hadn’t taken a single […]

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman is reportedly intending to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per Pete Thamel. Thamel adds that Notre Dame football is the expected landing destination for the QB. Hartman profiles as a quality replacement for former Fighting Irish QB Drew Pyne who recently transferred to Arizona State. Wake Forest football enjoyed a […]

Peyton Bowen, a 5-star safety, has had a college football recruiting journey that would make The Clash proud. Bowen, who committed to Notre Dame last January, flipped his commitment to Oregon on Early Signing Day on Wednesday. But Thursday came and there were rumors that the Ducks had an “uphill climb” to secure Peyton Bowen’s […]

Following three years at Notre Dame, quarterback Drew Pyne has decided to take his talents out west. Not long after he entered the transfer portal, Pyne has decided on the team he wants to be under center for in 2023. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report that Pyne would be transferring to Arizona […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide football program has landed a huge commitment from 5-star recruit and top pass-rushing prospect Keon Keeley, beating out fellow powers Ohio State and Notre Dame for his services, according to Hank South of 247 Sports. Keeley, a standout defensive end at Tampa Berkeley Prep, said the following in a statement posted […]

As soon as former NC State quarterback Devin Leary announced his intention to enter the College Football transfer portal, he became perhaps the most intriguing signal-caller available. Teams like Alabama and Tennessee instantly made sense for Leary, as well as quarterback-needy teams like Notre Dame. Well, as it turns out, the Fighting Irish, as well […]

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has demonstrated that he wants to be honest with his players, even when it does not work in the immediate favor of the Fighting Irish. That is the case with Notre Dame quarterback Drew Pyne, who has entered the transfer portal. Pyne’s decision came after he spoke with Freeman, […]

Tyler Buchner hasn’t played for Notre Dame football since the team’s loss to Marshall on September 10. Buchner, who suffered a shoulder injury, underwent surgery and was expected to miss the rest of the year. But Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman recently revealed that he could play in a bowl game if healthy. Well, […]

Star Notre Dame edge rusher Isaiah Foskey has decided on whether or not he will enter the NFL draft. On Thursday, Isaiah Foskey, a former four-star recruit, sent out a tweet speaking about his time at Notre Dame. Foskey wrote, “I will always love and respect Notre Dame for helping me grow over the past […]

Notre Dame‘s Michael Mayer has been one the best tight ends in college football this season, if not the best. With bowl season looming, the record-breaking junior has made a decision on his NFL future. According to 247Sports, Mayer will forgo Notre Dame’s Gator Bowl matchup with South Carolina and instead enter the NFL Draft. […]

Oklahoma State starting quarterback Spencer Sanders has officially entered the transfer portal. Sanders, a four-year starter at Oklahoma State, will have one year of eligibility remaining. Spencer Sanders was the face of Oklahoma State for four seasons. During his time with the program, he appeared in 43 total games. While on the field, he was […]

University of Texas quarterback Hudson Card has officially entered the transfer portal. Some of college football’s best programs are reportedly interested in the former four-star quarterback. Hudson Card has spent the last three seasons as a member of the Texas Longhorns. During his time at the school, he has appeared in 21 games. When on […]

After a solid season for Notre Dame football, quarterback Drew Pyne has made a huge transfer portal decision. Pyne, who has three years of eligibility remaining, intends to enter the college football transfer portal, sources told Pete Thamel of ESPN. Pyne, a sophomore, was thrust into the action when Notre Dame football starting quarterback Tyler […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Cam Hart isn’t ready yet to leave South Bend. The senior defensive back announced his decision to stay with Notre Dame football and come back to the school for his fifth year in college, via a passionate message on his Instagram account. “The University of Notre Dame has been nothing […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the USC Trojans. Check out our college football odds series for our Notre Dame USC prediction and pick. This is what makes college football special. Notre Dame versus USC is the greatest intersectional rivalry in college football. The vast majority of college football rivalries are in-state battles, local […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will have quite a test coming up on Saturday, as it will meet Caleb Williams and the USC Trojans’ high-octane offense. No team has had any answer for Williams this season. The versatile passer comes into his first-ever meeting against Notre Dame ranking in the top 10 in all the […]

It’s rivalry week across college football, and trophies from an egg to a platypus will be handed out in some of this country’s most historic matchups. One of those games is the 90th all-time meeting between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and USC Trojans. Marcus Freeman’s team has completely turned the tide from early-season struggles […]

This is the week of “The Game”, the longtime rivalry between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines. One of the greatest rivalries in all of sports, this year’s edition of The Game stands out in particular with these two teams being ranked 2nd and 3rd nationally. Let’s continue our college football odds series […]

The final week of the 2022 college football regular season is almost here, which means it is time for some USC football bold predictions for the showdown against Notre Dame. The No. 6 Trojans will face the No. 15 Fighting Irish on Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Although USC is already guaranteed to play […]

Notre Dame football has done an excellent job on the recruiting trail for the 2023 class- and they continued that trend on Tuesday, securing the commitment of 4-star quarterback Kenny Minchey, according to Bryan Driskell of Sports Illustrated. The Hendersonville Pope John Paul II signal-caller had decommitted from Pittsburgh a little over a week ago- […]

Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame football have come a long way since it was announced that starting quarterback Tyler Buchner would miss four months after suffering a shoulder injury back in September. Now, it appears that the four-month timeline might not still apply, given that the Fighting Irish are surging and look like one of […]

This weekend, we have several exciting college football matchups headlined by a west coast showdown as USC takes on UCLA in the Battle for Los Angeles. No matter where your loyalties lie, this weekend is also another opportunity to make money betting on CFB. Let’s check out our college football odds series with a look […]