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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman greets his players during a Notre Dame football spring practice at Irish Athletic Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Makes Final 4 for 2026’s Top Michigan Football Prospect

The on-the-field rivalry may be cold but the off-the-field battles between Notre Dame and Michigan for elite Midwest talent remains as strong as ever.

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Notre Dame Makes Final 4 for 2026’s Top Michigan Football Prospect

The on-the-field rivalry may be cold but the off-the-field battles between Notre Dame and Michigan for elite Midwest talent remains as strong as ever.

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Nov 04, 2007; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Julius Jones (21) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 38-17.

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Son of Former Notre Dame Running Back Receives Scholarship Offer

Julius Jones was one of Notre Dame's best running backs in the last 30 years and now has a son who is drawing major interest from Marcus Freeman and company.

Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman is recognized during a NCAA women's basketball game between No. 3 Notre Dame and No. 25 Louisville for receiving the 2024 Paul ÒBearÓ Bryant Coach of the Year Award at Purcell Pavilion on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in South Bend.

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Godson of Notre Dame Football Legend Earns Scholarship Offer

Chris Zorich was one of the best to ever wear blue and gold at Notre Dame and now his Godson has received a scholarship offer to play for Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) tackles Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) during the College Football Playoff championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20, 2025.

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St. Patrick's Day Drama: Notre Dame Faces Trolling from Football Giant

Notre Dame and Ohio State fight for recruits each and every year and on one of the Fighting Irish's biggest days, the Buckeyes came with quite the troll job.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Kyle Ford (81) carries the ball against Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Jordan Clark (1) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

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USC Trolls Notre Dame After Latest Commitment Chooses Trojans

USC football didn't exactly hide from taking a shot at Notre Dame following its latest recruiting commitment.

Nov 5, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman talk before a game at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Notre Dame Misses Out on Key Wide Receiver in Latest Recruiting News

What in the name of Derrick Mayes is going on at Notre Dame and why can't it land big-time wide receivers in recruiting?

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. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame Is Due For A Recruiting Bump. It Proved It Can Win

Will the deep 2024 CFP run help attract top talent? Now the Irish can show results.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Notre Dame Football to Host Son of Future NFL Hall of Famer

Notre Dame football is home to the sons of several former NFL greats and another future Hall of Famer's kin is set to soon visit.

Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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Is USC's Lincoln Riley a Better Recruiter Than Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman?

Former Notre Dame GM Chad Bowden - now at USC - gave his thoughts about Lincoln Riley's recruiting skill

Feb 19, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman and team are honored in the first half of the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the SMU Mustangs at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

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Notre Dame Football Faces Massive Recruiting Opportunity Ahead

Irish have a chance to up their game on the trail with a perfect time to bring in the talent.

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) blocks a pass almost intercepted by Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Leonard Moore (15) during the second half at Caesars Superdome.

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Notre Dame Football Targets Big-Time Georgia Commitment for Flip

Zech Fort is one of the nation's top safeties and Notre Dame is trying to snag him from the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Notre Dame Loses Out to Oregon for Florida Safety Recruit

Notre Dame will have to go back to the drawing board to find its next safety in the 2026 recruiting class.

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Notre Dame's Latest Offer: Virginia Cornerback Jaziel Hart Joins the Recruitment Radar

Notre Dame has been busy on the recruiting trail in recent days and sent out another official scholarship offer on Tuesday night.

Apr 20, 2024; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive backs coach Mike Mickens participates in warmups before the Blue-Gold Game at Notre Dame Stadium.

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Notre Dame Offers Scholarship to 2026 Ohio Safety Amid Growing List of Offers

Notre Dame joined the dozens of teams to have already offered a scholarship to one of Ohio's top prospects in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Eli Raridon (9) celebrates with wide receiver Jayden Harrison (2) after catching a 12 yard touchdown pass against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

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Notre Dame Set to Host Elite 2026 Tight End Prospect for Official Visit

Notre Dame is one of just three schools one of the nation's top tight end prospects plans to visit next month.

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs with the ball during the second half against Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Gi'Bran Payne (3) at Caesars Superdome.

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Notre Dame Offers Scholarship to Fast-Rising Georgia Wide Receiver

Notre Dame is trying to add more talent from the football-crazy state of Georgia.

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USC Soars in College Football Recruiting Rankings, Notre Dame Stays Strong in Top 10

USC beat out Notre Dame for a prized defensive tackle on Sunday. See what the latest recruiting commitments to the 2026 team rankings here.

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

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Notre Dame Football Loses Big-Time Defensive Tackle to USC

Notre Dame is on the outside looking in following the commitment of one of the nation's top defensive tackles to the top Fighting Irish rival.

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Notre Dame to Host Four-Star Florida Safety for Summer Visit

Notre Dame has had a great run of safeties lately and is looking to the Sunshine State for another.

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Notre Dame Targets Illinois Talent, Extends 2026 Tight End Offer

Notre Dame has now offered seven players from the state of Illinois in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

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

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Illinois’ Top Quarterback Recruit Plans Visit to Notre Dame

One of the nation's top quarterbacks in the 2027 recruiting class plans on checking out Notre Dame next month.

Apr 13, 2019; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider looks on from the sideline during the second quarter of the Blue White spring game at Beaver Stadium. The Blue team defeated the White team 24-7.

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Notre Dame Names New Running Backs Coach, Penn State’s Ja’Juan Seider

Notre Dame had to replace one of the best running backs coaches in the country and did so by finding another one of the very best.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Notre Dame Football Makes Top List for Elite Georgia Running Back

Notre Dame remains in the mix for one of the nation's top running backs in the 2026 class

(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.

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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.