Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Jun 6, 2024

Managing Editor for Notre Dame On SI. Started covering Chicago sports teams for WSCR the Score, and over the years worked with CBS Radio, Audacy, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports as a contributor before running the Notre Dame wire site for USA TODAY.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) looks to handoff during the first quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off the South Carolina Gamecocks 45-38.

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Nov 21, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) wears the special edition Shamrock Series helmet during warmups for the game against the Boston College Eagles at Fenway Park.

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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

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Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ACC commissioner Jim Phillips in attendance as the Pittsburgh Panthers host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Acrisure Stadium.

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Notre Dame had a legit case for the College Football Playoff last year. Instead of helping Notre Dame's case, the ACC tore it apart - and now it's trying to retroactively talk up the Irish.

Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

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Notre Dame has a sweetheart deal with the ACC that allows it to stay independent in football. Despite what some say, that relationship isn't simply one-sided.

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Notre Dame stayed hot on the recruiting trail Tuesday as it officially landed a commitment from one of the top offensive linemen in the 2027 cycle.

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Major commitments are underway this week in college football, and many will impact just how high Notre Dame's class can ultimately finish in the rankings.

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Are Notre Dame and USC going to continue their historically rivalry sooner than later? The two sides have reportedly spoken about it.

Aug 31, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium.

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Notre Dame hosts Miami on November 7 - and it could be the biggest game of the entire college football regular season.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman arrives prior to the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Notre Dame recruiting has been red hot of late, and it appears to have just made a huge move in the recruitment of one of the top offensive linemen in 2027.

Oct 18, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) drops back to pass the ball in the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Notre Dame released its home kickoff times for the 2026 season on Thursday. Thoughts on that, from owning Labor Day weekend to too many night games?

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Notre Dame has done a lot of great things under Marcus Freeman but "perform in September" is not one of them.

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Notre Dame has seen improvement at recruiting wide receivers in recent years and being a finalist for another prime Florida talent speaks to that yet again.

Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Notre Dame will enter the 2026 football season as a serious contender for the national championship, but not only because of the proven experience it returns.

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We've seen a lot of Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman lately, but the nation nearly got a glimpse of him on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update recently.

Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Jun 6, 2024

The Recent Notre Dame Team That Shows Why 24 Teams is Far Too Many for CFP

Why Notre Dame vs Indiana at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Needs to Happen

Notre Dame Flips Offensive Lineman Jackson Hill from Big Ten Program

What’s Next for Notre Dame WR Recruiting After Missing on Chicago Star?

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ACC Commissioner 5 Months Too Late on Notre Dame Playoff Support

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Why the ACC Being Mad at Notre Dame is Purely Laughable

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Notre Dame Into Top 5 in Recruiting Rankings Following Massive Win

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Notre Dame Football Headed Towards Massive Week in Recruiting

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Notre Dame-USC Rivalry: Actual Hope for Rivalry Rebirth or More Smoke from LA?

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Notre Dame vs Miami will be Biggest Game in South Bend Since...

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Is Notre Dame About to Land a Surprise Five-Star Commitment?

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Noteworthy Observations from Notre Dame's Home Schedule Release

Notre Dame Football 2026: Finally a September to Remember?

Notre Dame Makes Cut for Elite Wide Receiver Osani Gayles

Notre Dame's Most Likely Impact Freshman for 2026 Championship Chase

Marcus Freeman's Near Saturday Night Live Appearance