Notre Dame, College Football Playoff

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.
Why isn't Notre Dame in a conference? Irish look to win College Football Playoff as independent
Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP championship game on Monday:
Notre Dame football targeting Texas Tech GM after Chad Bowden's departure
“Notre Dame is targeting Texas Tech’s James Blanchard for its new general manager position, sources tell me and @TomLoy247 for @CBSSports/@247Sports,” Matt Zenitz said in a post. “At Texas Tech, Blanchard has become of the nation’s most respected college front office figures.”
Three Major College Football Programs Reportedly Battling For Talented Notre Dame Transfer
Three major college football programs are reportedly in the mix for Notre Dame transfer Rocco Spindler. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound offensive lineman appeared in 40 games with 23 starts over the last four seasons. He started the 2023 season before missing the final three games due to injury and returned to his starting role in 2024.
Notre Dame's college football success in 2025 hinges on quarterback CJ Carr and his elbow
Notre Dame’s college football future hinges on a hinge. An elbow, specifically. That elbow connects quarterback CJ Carr’s upper arm to his lower arm.
Final thoughts on Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern at the end of the college football season
Here are some parting thoughts as the 2024 college football season officially came to a close for the major programs around Illinois.
Trio of Big Ten teams show interest in Notre Dame football transfer
The Notre Dame football team made it all the way to the national championship this season, but they fell just short as Ohio State ended up claiming the college football crown. Since the season ended,
Here's when Notre Dame football will face ACC opponents in 2025
Notre Dame football will meet Stanford for the Legends Trophy in 2025 after all. The Irish will close out their regular season on Nov. 29 in the Bay Area against the Cardinal. The schools first faced each other in the Rose Bowl on Jan.
Georgia Tech Looks to Break Road Woes in Rematch with Notre Dame
G eorgia Tech heads to South Bend tonight to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a critical ACC matchup. Tipoff is set for 9 PM and will be televised on the ACC Network. The Yel
ESPN's BPI Predicts Notre Dame To Defeat Georgia Tech In Tonight's Matchup
Georgia Tech only had one game last week, but they got an important win against Virginia Tech. Yes, the Hokies are not a very good team, but the Yellow Jackets
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Notre Dame football is set to hold onto its independence as long as possible, but that decision may have just gotten much harder
With conference realignment being such a prevalent topic in college football over the last few years, Notre Dame has been an ...
Notre Dame football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting from Fighting Irish insiders
The Irish Illustrated team has its finger on the pulse of Notre Dame transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves ...
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 ...
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Five takeaways from Notre Dame football’s tumultuous post-CFP week
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on after losing to the Ohio ...
Ohio State football vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish CFP Championship Game: 3 and out halftime observations
Ohio State football is only 30 minutes away from winning the College Football Playoff national championship over the Notre ...
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Ohio State-Notre Dame football history: Series record, results between Buckeyes, Fighting Irish
Notre Dame. The No. 8 Buckeyes (13-2) take on the No. 7 Fighting Irish (14-1) at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday from ...
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FIW staff and expert predictions for Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in the College Football Playoff Championship game
The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish have their warts ... Unfortunately, I think the luck of the Irish runs out in the final ...
Ohio State's Ryan Day 'third base' narrative, CFP expansion lead college football mailbag
The narrative that Ryan Day's career began on third base discounts his achievements. He got Ohio State to home plate. Day ...