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Joel Klatt on how his post spring No. 2 team could have a special year ahead 👀

Joel Klatt on how his post spring No. 2 team could have a special year ahead 👀

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

How long should college athletes play? NCAA is about to give a new answer to that age-old question

The NCAA is on the cusp of extending Division I athlete eligibility from four years of competition to five and essentially setting an age limit

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

A perfect storm could lead Notre Dame Fighting Irish football coach Marcus Freeman to the NY Jets in 2027 | Sporting News Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman has a chance to jump to the NFL next year, though only on one condition.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Top 10 Breakout Candidates Heading Into The 2026 College Football Season

From Josh Hoover to Noah Rogers, FOX Sports' Michael Cohen lists 10 potential breakout candidates who could become household names in 2026.

MAY 28 • FOX SPORTS

Top 10 Breakout Candidates Heading Into The 2026 College Football Season

Big 12 coaches unanimously agree on their preference for a 24-team playoff

Big 12 coaches are in unanimous agreement on their preference for a 24-team College Football Playoff

MAY 28 • Associated Press

Top 10 Players Notre Dame Will Face in 2026 Notre Dame will face plenty of elite stars this 2026 football season. Here are the 10 best players the Fighting Irish will have to deal with...

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Notre Dame football sources share mixed messages on Brian Kelly's future after LSU firing | Sporting News Multiple notable alums close to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football program have different viewpoints on whether Brian Kelly has a future...

MAY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joe Theismann talks CJ Carr, Kenny Minchey's Kentucky transfer, Notre Dame's CFP snub, Marcus Freeman's future, and more | Sporting News Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Joe Theismann discussed several topics about his alma mater with me.

MAY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texas vs. Notre Dame Series Still in Danger of Being Cancelled The Texas Longhorns and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are still set to play each other in 2028, at least for now.

MAY 27 • SI.COM

Jerome Bettis talks Notre Dame's CFP snub, Marcus Freeman and Brian Kelly's futures, Steelers' Aaron Rodgers-Mike McCarthy reunion, and more | Sporting News Jerome Bettis discussed several topics with me relating to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2026 Ameri...

MAY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

College Football Playoff Expansion: What You Need To Know About The 24-Team Model

FOX Sports' Joel Klatt shares everything you need to know about where the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff model sits.

MAY 20 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Playoff Expansion: What You Need To Know About The 24-Team Model

Notre Dame football just got an appraisal that puts the spotlight on Marcus Freeman's key hire last year | Sporting News The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were said to have the most defensive talent of any team in College Football this coming season.

MAY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

ACC Backs Big Ten's 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion Plan

The Atlantic Coast Conference is backing the Big Ten’s push for a 24-team playoff, but the SEC still stands in the way.

MAY 13 • FOX SPORTS

ACC Backs Big Ten's 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion Plan

ESPN: 'College GameDay' marks 40th season, 500th road show on Sept 5. at LSU

ESPN’s “College GameDay” will achieve a pair of milestones on its first show of the season

MAY 12 • Associated Press

2026 College Football Preview: The Biggest Question Facing Top Teams

What are the questions the best teams in college football have to answer? Here's what Joel Klatt thinks.

MAY 12 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Preview: The Biggest Question Facing Top Teams

2026-27 College Football Odds: Will LSU Make CFP in Kiffin’s First Year?

Oddsmakers are already fading several college football powerhouses ahead of the 2026-27 season, including LSU, Alabama, and Michigan. Check...

MAY 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026-27 College Football Odds: Will LSU Make CFP in Kiffin’s First Year?

2026 College Football Rankings: Indiana Headlines Trio of Big Ten Teams in Top 5

With spring football in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports' RJ Young offers up his post-spring top 25 college football rankings.

MAY 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Rankings: Indiana Headlines Trio of Big Ten Teams in Top 5

Notre Dame, USC restarting talks about reviving legendary football rivalry The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and USC Trojans will not meet on the gridiron during the regular season for the second time in 81 years. The s...

MAY 11 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

NCAA proposal would loosen protocol for conferences needing 5-7 teams to fill out bowl agreements

The Division I Football Bowl Subdivisions Oversight Committee has adopted a proposal that would loosen the constraints on conferences needing one or more of its 5-7 teams to play i...

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Aneyas Williams - Ready to lead after spring game Williams (elbow) is healthy following Notre Dame's spring game, WNDU.com reports.

Impact Notre Dame's spring game saw Williams not only lead the team in rushing but also score a touchdown, backing why he is expected to be the Fighting Irish's top running back in 2026. A backup in 2025, the Irish's top options turning pro will allow him to log a bigger role next year. Despite his limited role in 2025, Williams nonetheless logged 24 rushing attempts for 224 yards (9.3 averaged per carry) and five touchdowns.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

2026 Heisman Trophy Watch: CJ Carr, Arch Manning Among Early Favorites

Here are the early contenders for the 2026 Heisman Trophy.

MAY 2 • FOX SPORTS

2026 Heisman Trophy Watch: CJ Carr, Arch Manning Among Early Favorites

Nolan James Jr. - Works with first-team offense James is working with Notre Dame's first-team offense this spring, per On3.

Impact It's encouraging to see the young tailback work with the Fighting Irish starters, but it's also worth noting that both Aneyas Williams and Kedren Young battled injuries this spring and weren't at full strength. Still, James -- who ran for just 37 yards as a true freshman last fall -- should be a factor in this backfield.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Hebert - Appears slated for QB2 role Hebert appears to be close to locking up the backup quarterback gig in South Bend, per The Observer.

Impact Hebert didn't play at all as a true freshman, but he appears primed to be the top backup to star gunslinger CJ Carr. The competition isn't yet 100 percent settled, but Hebert certainly has the inside track.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Joel Klatt Reveals Way-Too-Early Top 10

Is Arch Manning the top quarterback prospect in the 2027 NFL Draft? Joel Klatt shares his way-too-early big board for next year.

APRIL 28 • FOX SPORTS

2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Joel Klatt Reveals Way-Too-Early Top 10

2027 NFL Draft Odds: Arch Manning Favored to Go No. 1

The odds say that a QB will go No. 1 in the 2027 NFL Draft. Which one is still up in the air. See the latest.

APRIL 27 • FOX SPORTS

2027 NFL Draft Odds: Arch Manning Favored to Go No. 1