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After losing former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce Young to the NFL, it appears Alabama may be in the market for a new stater via the transfer portal. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Alabama could be a landing spot for Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner. Buchner announced on Tuesday that he was entering the portal, but […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner is entering the NCAA transfer portal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel — but that doesn’t guarantee he will be leaving the program in 2023. “Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal,” wrote Thamel on Tuesday. “He enters with a willingness to return to […]

The quarterback competition between Sam Hartman and Tyler Buchner will continue after the Notre Dame football spring game, according to head coach Marcus Freeman. However, few Fighting Irish fans who actually watched the Notre Dame football exhibition seem to believe that the starting job is still up in the air. If Sam Hartman didn’t outright […]

Will Notre Dame football be able to build off of a successful first season from head coach Marcus Freeman? Notre Dame recovered from an 0-2 drop with losses to Ohio State and Marshall with wins over then-No. 5 Clemson in November and the University of South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. The Fighting Irish ended the season […]

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman was electric at Pro Day on Friday, and he caught the attention of more than just the NFL scouts in attendance. One of those that praised the QB was former star tight end Michael Mayer, who is projected to be a first-round draft pick in April’s NFL Draft. “Throwing […]

The Notre Dame football program unveiled that the team would wear green jerseys against the Ohio State Buckeyes in September, the team revealed in a St. Patrick’s Day tweet. “Irish Wear Green. Today and on September 23rd,” the tweet read. The Irish unveiled a special uniform for their annual “Shamrock Series” game hosted in a […]

The NFL Scouting Combine is officially in the books, so the next step for the new generation of talent is the 2023 NFL Draft. Some organizations will try to bring in some youngsters to try to turn things around. This is the case for the Green Bay Packers. Despite a solid final stretch of the […]

Sometimes, like Notre Dame football, a winner is a dreamer who just won’t quit. Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman shared his dream of prevailing against the team he once played for in the Ohio State Buckeyes and solidifying the Irish as a National Championship contender in his first season as the full-time head […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are expected to hire Virginia Tech’s Joe Rudolph as the program’s new offensive line coach, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Pete Sampson reported on Monday. Rudolph spent just one year with the Hokies; he previously coached at Wisconsin for seven years. Harry Hiestand had two separate stints as the offensive […]

Gerad Parker knows exactly what it’s like to go through early failure at Notre Dame. Stepping into a bigger role with the Fighting Irish in 2023, the team’s former tight ends coach knows he can rely on that experience for success going forward—just like head coach Marcus Freeman. Parker was officially named Notre Dame’s offensive […]

Notre Dame football zeroed in on Utah Utes’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Andy Ludwig, who was reportedly a “leading candidate” for the same position with the Fighting Irish. That much was made apparent when Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman was spotted attending a Fighting Irish hockey game with Ludwig by his side, […]

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has officially named Gerad Parker the team’s new offensive coordinator. Parker had been the Notre Dame football tight ends coach during Freeman’s first season as the Fighting Irish head coach. For the 2023 season, Parker has been promoted to replace former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees. “I am […]

Fighting Irish athletic director Jack Swarbrick has decided to answer a fan’s email that indicated displeasure with the athletic department’s supposed hesitance to pay another school’s buyout requirement for a potential Notre Dame football offensive coordinator. There were reports that Notre Dame did not want to hire Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig because the school […]

Notre Dame football have finally found an offensive coordinator after Tommy Rees departed for Alabama. However, it’s a bit of a surprising move. Notre Dame are promoting tight ends coach Gerad Parker to offensive coordinator. Parker formally interviewed for the position on Tuesday and became a top candidate as a result. The promotion of Parker […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are still without an offensive coordinator, but they are filling a vacant position with Pete Thamel of ESPN reporting that Notre Dame football is hiring Gino Guidugli to be the program’s newest quarterbacks coach. “Wisconsin assistant Gino Guidugli is expected to be the next quarterbacks coach at Notre Dame,” per […]

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, […]