Notre Dame football beats out Alabama, Penn State

What players did Notre Dame football sign in December ahead of National Signing Day?
With National Signing Day coming up on Feb. 5, here's a look back at the 25 players Notre Dame secured from the Class of 2025 at the early signing date on Dec. 4: Source: Former Rutgers coach Chris Ash chosen as next Notre Dame football defensive coordinator
Meet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football class of 2026 commitments
Get to know the class of 2026 prospects committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in this feature from Blue & Gold. We have provided background info on each of the commits below (in chronological order from the newest pledge to the oldest) and will continue to update this article each time Notre Dame lands a new commitment.
Notre Dame football beats out Alabama, Penn State for 4-star OL
Tyler Merrill is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #61 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #5 IOL and the #2 player in the state of Pennsylvania. Merrill currently attends Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Cumberland Valley 4-star offensive lineman commits to Notre Dame
It was a big day for Cumberland Valley four-star offensive lineman Tyler Merrill. The rising senior made his college choice official on Thursday. His choices were down to Penn State, Notre Dame, Alabama,
Report: Michigan Football to get visit from Notre Dame offensive lineman
Coogan started at center for Notre Dame on its path to the National Championship Game. The 6-5, 310-pound lineman started at left guard for the Irish in 2023 before transitioning
Trio of Big Ten teams show interest in Notre Dame football transfer
Rocco Spindler was a starting offensive lineman for the Notre Dame football team, but he is in the transfer portal now. Spindler is obviously one of the top available players in the portal, but he is also one of the top players in the portal in general.
Notre Dame football 2025 signee makes huge rise in recruiting ranking
Notre Dame football’s 2025 edge rusher signee Christopher Burgess Jr. made a huge rise in the final rankings for his class.
Could Clemson-Notre Dame football series become a permanent rivalry?
The Clemson Tigers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish aren't exactly bitter rivals. But two of college football's most recognizable brands could soon be seeing a lot more of each other. ESPN announced its decision Thursday to continue broadcasting ACC athletics through 2036 rather than exercise an opt-out clause that would have ended the broadcast rights agreement after the 2027 season.
Blue-Chip Pennsylvania OL Tyler Merrill Commits to Notre Dame
Star offensive lineman Tyler Merrill announced his commitment to Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame Football. The 6’5 320 IOL from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, chose the Irish over the Michigan Wolverines,
Notre Dame Football Lands Top Offensive Lineman, Beats Bluebloods for Commitment
Notre Dame bolsters its 2025 recruiting class with a key addition—landing a 4-star offensive lineman to strengthen the Fighting Irish front.
Why Notre Dame is built to keep winning in the expanded Playoff under Marcus Freeman
Athletic director Pete Bevacqua believes Notre Dame has found the right kind of football alignment with Freeman at the center ...
Notre Dame AD Aims to Build on CFP Success: 'We're Going to Keep Our Foot on the Gas'
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have no intention of stepping back from the top tier of the college football landscape. Notre ...
Paul Finebaum Makes 2025 Prediction for Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish are aiming to return to the playoff next season, with hopes of winning the national championship for the first time since 1988. On "The Paul Finebaum Show," SEC Network analyst Paul ...
Faith is 'important' to Notre Dame football coach and Catholic convert: 'Not shy about it'
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman is a man of "strong faith." After reinstating the team's pregame Mass and then ...
Reports: Notre Dame football targeting ex-Rutgers coach Chris Ash for defensive coordinator
Notre Dame football offensive line coach Joe Rudolph worked with Chris Ash at Wisconsin for two seasons, coaching tight ends.
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Notre Dame's college football success in 2025 hinges on quarterback CJ Carr and his elbow
Carr offers higher ceiling. Notre Dame’s college football future hinges on a hinge. An elbow, specifically. That elbow connects CJ Carr’s upper arm to his lower arm, and it’s on the mend.
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Sources: Notre Dame close to finalizing deal with James Blanchard, on campus
Freeman most notably tried to hire Blanchard two years ago in a key role within the Irish's personnel department, but ...
‘He’s our champion': Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard returns to Fairhope High
“He’s our champion,” Carter said. Leonard, the Notre Dame quarterback who led the Irish to last week’s national championship ...