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(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions  in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

Notre Dame Football Eyeing Top Penn State Running Back Commit Messiah Mickens

Longtime Penn State running back commitment Messiah Mickens is going to be looking at a handful of different programs after the departure of running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider to Notre Dame.

Nick Shepkowski
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(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions  in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Notre Dame Football Eyeing Top Penn State Running Back Commit Messiah Mickens

Longtime Penn State running back commitment Messiah Mickens is going to be looking at a handful of different programs after the departure of running backs coach Ja’Juan Seider to Notre Dame.

Nick Shepkowski
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the College Football Playoff game between Notre Dame and Indiana.
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Notre Dame Football Hires New GM from NFL's Detroit Lions

Notre Dame goes with an NFL model to fill its GM opening following the departure of Chad Bowden to USC.

Nick Shepkowski
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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman in the second half in the CFP National Championship college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Notre Dame Makes Final List for Elite 2026 Recruit: Who Else Impressed Star Tackle?

Notre Dame is among the final eight schools for one of the best offensive linemen in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

Nick Shepkowski
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Nov 24, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of the line of scrimmage as Southern California Trojans long snapper Damon Johnson (59) prepares to snap the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish  at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Former Notre Dame GM Talks USC Move: 'It Meant More'

Chad Bowden sounds like a guy who has had his eyes set on Southern Cal for a very long time.

Nick Shepkowski
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Dec 6, 2021; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head football coach Marcus Freeman enters the Irish Athletics Center with his family for his formal introduction on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
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Rival School Pursues Marcus Freeman’s Son in Recruitment

Vinny Freeman is one of the most talented high school wrestlers in Indiana.

Nick Shepkowski
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Nov 25, 2006; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back (28) Lorenzo Booker runs during the fourth quarter against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. Gators defeated the Seminoles 21-14.
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Notre Dame's Role in the Old National Signing Day Surge

Lorenzo Booker was a very good running back at Florida State but is best known for changing college football recruiting forever.

Nick Shepkowski
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the College Football Playoff game between Notre Dame and Indiana.
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Notre Dame Places 11 Signees in Final On3 2025 Rankings

Notre Dame football’s 2025 class shines with 11 signees featured in the final On3 rankings. See where the top recruits landed in the rankings.

Nathan Erbach
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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half in the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Notre Dame Offers Scholarship to Huge Chicago Defensive Lineman

Notre Dame has had some big-time players from Mt. Carmel in Chicago over the years, but this would certainly be the literal biggest.

Nick Shepkowski
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Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; A Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet and College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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11 Notre Dame 2025 Signees Land on Final 247sports Rankings

Notre Dame’s 2025 class shines as 11 signees land in the final 247Sports rankings. See where the top Irish recruits finished.

Nathan Erbach
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Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Pat Coogan (78) in action against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Former Notre Dame OL Pat Coogan Narrowed Down to 2 Big Ten Programs

Pat Coogan was a huge part of Notre Dame's offensive line in 2024 and is narrowing his list of programs for 2025.

Nick Shepkowski
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Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman talks to the media during 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day at Georgia World Congress Center, Building A. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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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.

Mason Plummer
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Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jerome Bettis on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Jerome Bettis Reveals Epic Lou Holtz Recruiting Story About Notre Dame

Jerome Bettis joined former Steelers teammate Ryan Clark and other NFL players on a recent podcast and shared an epic story about Lou Holtz recruiting 'The Bus' to Notre Dame.

Nick Shepkowski
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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Notre Dame Offers Scholarship to 2026 Nebraska Tight End

The Notre Dame football coaching staff is out on the road trying to build the next great Fighting Irish recruiting class.

Nick Shepkowski
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Quinshon Judkins (1) runs the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20, 2025. Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88)
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Notre Dame Football Learns Recruiting Stars Truly Matter

Notre Dame has learned the hard way that recruiting star ratings are essential to competing at the highest level in college football.

John Kennedy
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Comedian Shane Gillis waves to the spectators at the Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey wedding at the Watch Hill Chapel and reception to follow at at the Ocean House in Westerly, RI on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
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Notre Dame Superfan Shane Gillis Wants to Join the Fight in NIL Arms Race

After watching Notre Dame fall in the national championship game, super fan Shane Gillis wants to help the Irish end the national championship drought.

Nick Shepkowski
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown while being chased by Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) and Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) during the first half of a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame Star Running Back Jeremiyah Love's Unique Visits Before Committing

Based on how the games went during Jeremiyah Love's visits to Notre Dame, its an upset that he wound up in South Bend.

Nick Shepkowski
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(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions  in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Recruiting: How Reaching the National Championship Boosts the Irish

Recruits around the country are taking notice of Notre Dame making the national championship game.

Mason Plummer
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Nov 23, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers wide receiver Malachi Fields (8) carries the American flag onto the field prior to the Cavaliers’ game against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Strengthens 2025 Offense with Key Transfer Portal Additions

Notre Dame football upgrades its 2025 offense through the transfer portal. See how key additions will shape the Fighting Irish attack.

Nathan Erbach
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Oct 5, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeVonta Smith (8) sneaks a peek into the backfield against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Football Poised for Major Transfer Portal Additions

Notre Dame football is set to land significant talent through the transfer portal. Discover the key players the Fighting Irish are targeting.

Mason Plummer
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Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) leaves the field after the 38-24 win over Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.
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Has Notre Dame Actually Ended Its Pursuit of Transfer Quarterbacks?

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman says the Irish are done with QBs in the transfer portal, but logic says they shouldn't be quite yet.

Nick Shepkowski
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Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA;  An official moves Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeVonta Smith (8) away from the Auburn Tigers bench after a fight broke out following a play during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 28-14.
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Notre Dame Football Adds Key Alabama Defender in Transfer Portal

Notre Dame is adding a defender who started 11 games for Alabama in 2024

Nick Shepkowski
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Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after cornerback Christian Gray (29) blocks a pass against the Southern California Trojans  during the second half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame: A Match Made in College Football Heaven

Marcus Freeman wasn't even on Notre Dame fans minds a few short years ago but three years in and one extension later, appears the part of the next big thing under the Golden Dome.

Nick Shepkowski
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Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman during a game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Marcus Freeman’s Contract Extension Adds New Pressure to Indiana Game

Marcus Freeman’s extension raises stakes for Notre Dame’s matchup against Indiana. Can the Irish deliver under added scrutiny?

John Kennedy
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Sep 14, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame Recruiting: How a Deep Playoff Run Boosts the Irish

A deep College Football Playoff run could be a game-changer for Notre Dame recruiting. Here’s how it impacts the Irish.

Mason Plummer
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Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with players at the end of the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Ranking the 2025 Notre Dame Football Signees: Top Players and Key Recruits

Breaking down Notre Dame's 2025 football signees: Ranking the top recruits and analyzing their potential impact.

Nathan Erbach, Mason Plummer
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