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The Notre Dame football team fell in the national championship game against Ohio State last week, and the offseason is now here for all of college football. Because of the late end to the season for the Fighting Irish, they are now seeing the majority of their transfer portal departures. One player that entered the […]

Notre Dame football has wasted little time attempting to fill its defensive coordinator vacancy after losing Al Golden to the NFL. The Irish are eyeing former Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Chris Ash to join head coach Marcus Freeman’s staff as the program attempts to build off its College Football Playoff runner-up finish this season, […]

Notre Dame football has a few intriguing prospects it is considering heading into National Signing Day. The Fighting Irish are coming off a terrific third season under head coach Marcus Freeman. Notre Dame made the College Football Playoff, winning both the Orange Bowl and Sugar Bowl en route to a trip to the National Championship […]

USC football ended 2024 on the right note, earning a hard-fought 35-31 victory versus Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl. Fantastic efforts by Ja’Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon spared the program its first losing season under head coach Lincoln Riley. There is a long way to go, though. The Trojans still lack a firm […]

Despite making the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoffs, Tennessee has a lot of remodeling to do over the offseason. Josh Heupel has taken an aggressive approach in the college football transfer portal and landed another commitment from former Notre Dame offensive tackle Sam Pendleton. Pendleton committed to the Volunteers with three years of eligibility remaining, […]

There are many reasons why Notre Dame’s run through the College Football Playoff to the National Championship Game was so impressive, but near the top of the list it has to be mentioned that the Irish did so without arguably their most talented player on either side of the ball. Star cornerback Benjamin Morrison, who […]

It took Marcus Freeman only three seasons to build the Notre Dame football program into a National Championship contender, but now just days after coming up one win short of their first title in nearly four decades, the Fighting Irish find themselves in a position where Freeman and his staff will need to build this […]

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman was given a significant award a few days after the college football season ended. The third-year head coach led the Fighting Irish to the National Championship game this season, where they lost a close one against No. 6 Ohio State. This team accomplished a lot, winning the Sugar […]

Notre Dame football is getting hit in the transfer portal a few days after losing to Ohio State in the National Championship game. Marcus Freeman’s team is finishing up an exceptional season in South Bend that included wins in the Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl. The Fighting Irish will now head into an offseason where […]

Notre Dame football lost defensive coordinator Al Golden in less than 48 hours after the National Championship loss. Golden leaves behind one of the nation’s top defenses as he heads to the Cincinnati Bengals for the same position. But Notre Dame could have someone immediately lined up. The Fighting Irish has one defensive assistant as […]

Less than 48 hours after Notre Dame lost the College Football Playoff National Championship, Al Golden is going to the NFL and joining the Cincinnati Bengals as their next defensive coordinator. He’s accepted the role, according to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports. At the end of the regular season, the Bengals fired previous defensive coordinator, […]

The Notre Dame football program came up just short on Monday night in the College Football Playoff national title game against Ohio State. Still, it was a fantastic season, especially after an early upset loss to Northern Illinois in South Bend. Unfortunately, the transfer portal departures are coming quickly for Notre Dame after the loss. […]

The Notre Dame football team came oh so close to winning it all this year as they fell just short in the national championship game on Monday night. The Fighting Irish ended up putting up a good fight, but Ohio State was the best team in the playoff, and it showed. The Buckeyes got out […]

The Notre Dame football team came oh so close to winning it all this year as they fell just short in the national championship game on Monday night. The Fighting Irish ended up putting up a good fight, but Ohio State was the best team in the playoff, and it showed. The Buckeyes got out […]

The Notre Dame football team came oh so close to winning it all this year as they fell just short in the national championship game on Monday night. The Fighting Irish ended up putting up a good fight, but Ohio State was the best team in the playoff, and it showed. The Buckeyes got out […]

Marcus Freeman, the head football coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, has a net worth of about $24 million. Notre Dame might have lost in the national championship game in the first iteration of the 12-team College Football Playoff, but the head coach is still one of the biggest names in the sport right […]

Ryan Day and Ohio State football had the last laugh. That was clear as day after the Buckeyes took down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday in Atlanta, 34-23. With the Buckeyes beating Notre Dame, college football fans have been quick to make all sorts of […]

After the Notre Dame football team lost to Ohio State in the National Championship Game of the College Football Playoff (CFP), 34-23, everyone involved, including head coach Marcus Freeman, was undoubtedly disappointed. Despite the Notre Dame football team’s heartbreaking loss, Freeman spoke about the team’s future. With the appearance of the Fighting Irish in the […]

Class is all too common for Notre Dame football, and linebacker Jack Kiser. After losing the national championship on Monday, Notre Dame football gave a classy admission about Ohio State. That respect has resonated with Kiser throughout his six seasons with the Fighting Irish. Immediately after the game, with tears running down his face, he […]

Notre Dame football suffered a brutal loss on Monday night. The Fighting Irish fell 34-23 against the Buckeyes after collapsing during the second quarter and allowing 21 unanswered points. Fans are upset with the team after Monday’s game, and not just because the team lost. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman explained a controversial field goal […]

Notre Dame sent a classy message to Ohio State after the two football programs clashed in the National Championship game. The Buckeyes secured their ninth national championship over Marcus Freeman’s team in a 34-23 title-clinching victory. Riley Leonard and company almost completed a legendary comeback in the fourth quarter after going down by as much […]

It’s official. In a game that got frisky towards the ending, Ohio State won the 2025 College Football National Championship, defeating Notre Dame 34-23. Riley Leonard gave the Irish life in the first quarter, but Will Howard and Ohio State overpowered in the end. And in his post-game interview, Howard stood tall in his faith […]

The Ohio State football team defeated Notre Dame in the national championship game on Monday night, 34-23. The Buckeyes dominated for much of the game, but because of a strong first and fourth quarter, the Fighting Irish found themselves in the game in the late stages. However, Ohio State ended up making the winning plays, […]

Fans went off on Marcus Freeman for his brutal decision to kick a field goal against Ohio State in the National Championship game. On Monday, the Fighting Irish had to play catch-up for most of the game against the Buckeyes. Notre Dame football’s elite defense struggled all night against an Ohio State offense that has […]

Following Notre Dame’s 18-play opening drive to kickoff the College Football Playoff National Championship against Ohio State, quarterback Riley Leonard had a strong message to those watching at home. As someone who stands tall in their faith, Leonard had a specific bible verse on his wristband that he pointed to following the touchdown, per Tyler […]

Notre Dame football and its much-anticipated Monday National Championship game attracted the legends and celebrities. But also delivered a rare unique linking between Joe Montana and Travis Scott. That’s right, don’t adjust your laptop or smartphone. The legendary Fighting Irish and NFL quarterback was seen hanging around the Grammy nominated rapper. That rare moment got […]

The Ohio State football team was in complete control of the national championship against Notre Dame, but an Emeka Egbuka fumble gave Notre Dame some life. Egbuka made a big play, but he coughed up the ball at the very end when he had already set up the Buckeyes in field goal position. That play […]

While Ohio State football trailed Notre Dame early after the Irish executed an 18-play touchdown drive to open the game, Pat McAfee gave the fans one of the best reactions of the night. With Ohio State quarterback Will Howard connecting with Jeremiah Smith for an easy touchdown, McAfee gave an NSFW mini-rant targeted at Notre […]

In the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship against Notre Dame, Ohio State football wide receiver Emeka Egbuka made school history. Coming into the game, Egbuka had 199 receptions with the Buckeyes, needing just two catches to take the top spot. And on Ohio State’s 10-play, 78-yard touchdown drive in the second […]

The Ohio State football team is in complete control of the national championship game at halftime after falling behind in the first quarter. Notre Dame got off to a great start as they chew up nearly 10 minutes of clock and scored a touchdown on their opening drive. However, the Fighting Irish have had no […]

On the opening drive of the College Football Playoff National Championship, Notre Dame went on an 18-play drive, shaving off nearly 10 minutes of clock to put the Fighting Irish on the board first against Ohio State. And with the Irish leading early, social media was losing its mind. Not that that’s very surprising, as […]

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman gave an eye-opening declaration right before the National Championship game kicked off against Ohio State. The No. 5 Fighting Irish are heading into this matchup as heavy underdogs despite being the higher-ranked team. Notre Dame is coming off three impressive victories in the College Football Playoff to make […]

The national championship game is here as the Ohio State football team hopes to take down Notre Dame on Monday night for college football’s ultimate prize. The Buckeyes are heavy favorites in this game as they have looked extremely impressive during the College Football Playoff, but something to consider if that they will have an […]

Notre Dame and Ohio State meet for the biggest game of the year. The Buckeyes are huge favorites for this contest as many believe Ryan Day will win his first championship as head coach. There are some props to keep an eye out for. It’s time to continue our college football odds series with an […]

The national championship is here as the Notre Dame football team will go up against Ohio State on Monday night with everything on the line. These teams have had very different paths to the national title, and while the Fighting Irish are the higher seed in the College Football Playoff, the Buckeyes are huge favorites […]

As Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard made his media rounds prior to Monday night’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Ohio State, he recalled some of his favorite moments at Duke — not on the gridiron, but on the hardwood. As a guest on Robert Griffin III’s “Outta Pocket” podcast, Leonard, the Duke transfer, […]

The College Football Playoff has never been bigger. Because of that, ticket prices for the national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame are jaw-droppingly high. This was the first year the postseason tournament expanded to 12 teams, and the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish have been incredibly fun to watch, so tons of fans […]

Back when he was in college, Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman desperately wanted to become a national champion with Ohio State. Sixteen years after his graduation, he gets his chance to achieve that dream against his alma mater. As a Buckeye, Freeman twice came one game short of bringing a national title to […]

As Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman prepares for a National Championship showdown against his Alma Mater, Ohio State University, the Orange Bowl-winning head coach has been asked about pretty much everything one can think about, from his potential NFL future to the game’s current conditions, and… WWE? That’s right, in a recent media session before the […]