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Historically, the offensive line has been a position group that has come to define the success of Notre Dame football. Whether it be 1969 #2 overall pick George Kunz, two-time All-American Aaron Taylor, perennial NFL All-Pro’s Quenton Nelson and Zack Martin, or 5th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft Joe Alt, the Fighting Irish […]

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman and his Fighting Irish are currently in the process of gearing up to take part in the upcoming 2024 college football season, which is slated to get started later this month. Freeman hasn’t been able to lift up Notre Dame to its historically lofty heights thus far in […]

In the NFL, each season brings forth a newcomer who surpasses expectations. A rookie player who seemingly emerges from nowhere to become a force on the field. For the Denver Broncos, a rookie who could shatter expectations is running back Audric Estime. While many fans and experts focus on predicting the usual high draft pick […]

Former Ohio State football player James Laurinaitis is talking some friendly trash to another former player. Laurinaitis says he could beat Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman at the new EA Sports College Football video game. It is the latest in a series of boasts the former Ohio State football linebacker has made about the […]

Inching closer to the 2024 college football season, the first of media days began with the Big 12 on Tuesday in Las Vegas, Nevada at Allegiant Stadium. Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark left many speculating on the future of the conference. “We are exploring all options. Two years later, you could say we’re still open […]

Spring football is over. The transfer portal is closed. The calendar reads June. You know what that means? College football is almost here. It has now been five months since Michigan took down Washington in the national championship game in Houston, and we have made it through the hardest part of the offseason. We are […]

As there always is with the Notre Dame football team, lofty expectations are set for the program heading into the third season under head coach Marcus Freeman. In an interview with Pete Sampson of The Athletic, Freeman reflected on this past season while also previewing the one ahead. However, the third season for any head […]

Tyler Buchner was had one of the more unique college athletic routes. Buchner was a quarterback for the Notre Dame football team during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. He was the starter for the Fighting Irish to begin the 2022 season, but a shoulder injury kept him on the sidelines for much of the season. […]

It has now been over three months since the Michigan football team raised the national championship trophy back in January at NRG Stadium in Houston. It was a season to remember in college football as it was the last year of the four-team College Football Playoff, and it was also the last year of the […]

It has now been over three months since the Michigan football team raised the national championship trophy back in January at NRG Stadium in Houston. It was a season to remember in college football as it was the last year of the four-team College Football Playoff, and it was also the last year of the […]

The Washington Commanders have a lot going for them. Though last season was a bitter disappointment finishing with a 4-13 record, the bright side is that they now have the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Add to it a new coaching staff and a series of free agency additions that include the […]

Dust off the Notre Dame football jersey with the name Bettis on the back as Jerome Bettis Jr., the son of the Fighting Irish and Pittsburgh Steeler legend Jerome Bettis, has committed to the team starting in 2025. He announced his commitment to the school Sunday over other programs like Texas A&M, Duke, and Ole […]

New Missouri football quarterback Drew Pyne is revealing his reasons for choosing the Tigers as his new home. Pyne picked Missouri as his new school after playing at Arizona State and getting a college degree from Notre Dame. “From the beginning, Missouri stood out,” Pyne said, per ESPN. “The program has great momentum as one […]

The NFL Scouting Combine has already begun, which can only mean one thing: The 2024 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching. The intrigue begins at the top of the draft with whether or not the Chicago Bears ultimately decide to draft Caleb Williams and where they may trade Justin Fields, but there are many more blue-chip […]

Sam Hartman just finished up his last season of college football after transferring to the Notre Dame football team. He had a good year with the Fighting Irish, and now he is ready to go to the NFL. Hartman is currently at the NFL Combine, and while he is excited to be going to the […]

The transfer portal was a wild and rambunctious ride as it seemingly always is. There was a ton of movement in the 2023-24 college football offseason, from coaches and players alike. One team that was very active in the transfer portal: Notre Dame football. The Fighting Irish brought in a ton of top notch talent […]

Notre Dame football continues to be a consistent program under second-year head coach Marcus Freeman, who is only 38 years old. He took the Irish from 9-4 in 2022 to 10-3 in 2023 and now has two bowl wins under his belt with two top-25 finishes as well. Freeman, like a lot of young coaches […]

The offseason just started for college football about a month ago, but it’s never too early to start getting excited for the 2024 season. Notre Dame football fans now have something else to get excited for as their November 23rd matchup with Army football will be played at Yankee Stadium. Last season, the Fighting Irish […]

Notre Dame football is adding another legacy player. The Fighting Irish are getting the son of former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress. Elijah Burress is committing to Notre Dame, per ESPN. Elijah is a wide receiver, just like his father. He caught 25 passes for 434 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games as a […]

Notre Dame football will not be the college destination after all of four-star defensive weapon CJ May, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. “BREAKING: Four-Star EDGE CJ May tells me he has Decommitted from Notre Dame. The 6’4 230 EDGE from Highland Home, AL had been Committed to the Fighting Irish since September. Holds a total […]

Notre Dame football quarterback Riley Leonard is set to miss winter workouts after undergoing ankle surgery. Leonard suffered an ankle injury in October against Florida State and decided on surgery following the season. Leonard will miss time in the winter and may miss further time during spring practice as he recovers, per Tyler Horka at […]

It’s never too late to make a splash in the transfer portal. Notre Dame football and head coach Marcus Freeman have already made major headwinds in the portal this offseason, snagging the likes of former Duke quarterback Riley Leonard, Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins, Florida International wide receiver Kris Mitchell, and Northwestern cornerback Rod Heard […]

The Sun Bowl will pit Notre Dame football up against Oregon State football on Friday. The Fighting Irish are coming into this game ranked #16 in the country, and the Beavers are coming in ranked #19. Oregon State football is listed as a six-point underdog in the game, but interim head coach Kefense Hynson says that he’s not into that kind […]

Marcus Freeman looks to win his second straight bowl game as Notre Dame faces Oregon State. It is time to continue our College Football odds series with a Sun Bowl Oregon State-Notre Dame prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Sun Bowl is the oldest of the non-New Year’s Six Bowl games. The first game was held […]

Bowl season has been going on for a couple of weeks now, but the early bowl matchups aren’t as good as the ones around New Year’s Day. Now that we are getting closer to that, we are starting to see some better bowl matchups. This Friday presents a good slate with multiple games between ranked […]

Notre Dame football’s new offensive coordinator, Mike Denbrock, isn’t wasting time getting to work. According to 24/7 Sports’ Tom Loy, Denbrock will forgo bowl game preparations for the LSU Tigers to start his work preparing Notre Dame football for 2024. Denbrock’s former team faces the Wisconsin Badgers in the ReliaQuest Bowl on January 1st. Notre […]

Nick Saban and the Alabama football program are preparing for the College Football Playoff against Michigan, but backup quarterback Tyler Buchner announced that he is transferring back to Notre Dame to play lacrosse when the Crimson Tide’s season is over. Tyler Buchner announced on social media on Wednesday that he will return to Notre Dame […]

Tory Football has their man. The Trojans (11-2) are expected to hire former Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker as their new head coach, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. An official announcement is likely coming on Monday. Parker joined the Fighting Irish ahead of the 2022-23 season before also being awarded OC duties for […]

Notre Dame’s star running back Audric Estime has opted to enter the NFL Draft and will not be playing for the Fighting Irish when they face Oregon State in the Sun Bowl. Thank you Notre Dame!💚💚 pic.twitter.com/vL4qwBStnx — Audric Estime (@AudricEstime) December 14, 2023 Estime made his decision public on Thursday, more than 2 weeks […]

Drew Pyne has decided on his academic and college football future. Pyne spent his first three seasons with the Notre Dame football squad. Then, he entered the College Football Transfer portal to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 2023 season. Injury woes affected his play with the Sun Devils. For now, he […]

Joe Alt was one of the best players on the Notre Dame football team this season, and he was one of the best players in all of college football as well. The Fighting Irish offensive tackle has been weighing his options for next season as he can return to Notre Dame, or he can go […]

The Notre Dame football team had a pretty solid regular season this year as the Fighting Irish went 9-3 and are ranked #16 in the country heading into bowl season. Notre Dame still has one more game this season as they are headed to El Paso, Texas to take on Oregon State in the Tony […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had a solid season in 2023 despite missing out on their goal of earning a berth in the College Football Playoff. Notre Dame will be losing several players to the NFL, including starting quarterback Sam Hartman. The Irish will need to reload through the transfer portal to contend in 2024. […]

The college football transfer portal continues to spin out of control, but now some of the big names are choosing their next school. On Tuesday, former Duke quarterback Riley Leonard officially announced his decision to head to Notre Dame in a video on his X account. ‘A dream come true Go irish.’ A dream come […]

Sam Hartman is done with Notre Dame football after a 9-3 campaign. The quarterback, who is expected to be taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, has opted out of the Sun Bowl against Oregon State on December 29th as he begins to prepare for the event in April and the combine early next year. Steve […]

The 2023 college football season is just about to be all wrapped up. The Army-Navy game is all that stands in the regular season. Soon after, bowl games and the College Football Playoff will come through the pike, but until those kick off, the attention regarding college football is going to shift to the transfer […]

Notre Dame has emerged as the favorite to land Duke quarterback Riley Leonard. The experienced signal caller chose to enter the transfer portal after the Blue Devils’ best season in decades, with the loss of head coach Mike Elko playing a part in his decision. The Fighting Irish received a flurry of crystal ball predictions […]

Wide receiver Kris Mitchell has reportedly committed to Notre Dame football, per Hayes Fawcett of On3. Mitchell, who previously attended FIU, was a top 10 wide receiver in the transfer portal. The Fighting Irish are receiving a star in this move. Notre Dame football enjoyed a strong 2023 season. They closed out the regular season […]

Riley Leonard has recently expressed his decision to enter the transfer portal, meaning that his time with Duke Blue Devils is over. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are believed to be a likely landing spot for the former Blue Devils quarterback, and rumors about his looming arrival in South Bend should only get louder amid […]