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Jonaz Walton - Gets in first-team reps Walton logged first-team reps during Friday's practice, Pete Sampson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walton is a 5-foot-9, 214-pound freshman whom Notre Dame recruited as part of the team's 2026 class. He is a power back that ND's running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider considered too talented not to play this year. Walton's primary competition is more experienced options Aneyas Williams and Nolan James, though they are not production standouts, which should help the freshman's chances.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Notre Dame football betting preview 2026: Fighting Irish odds, futures, win total prediction, sportsbook promos, more | Sporting News Despite a 10-2 record, Notre Dame missed the College Football Playoff in 2025, but Marcus Freeman's team is as talented as any in 2026.

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Colorado Newcomer Cree Thomas Displaying Confidence Before the Season Colorado Buffaloes newcomer cornerback Cree Thomas is embracing his new surroundings after transferring from Notre Dame to Colorado. The for...

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2026 Boston College Football Early Opponent Preview, Game 10: Notre Dame Boston College Eagles On SI takes a long first look at all of the Eagles' upcoming opponents for the 2026 season. Here is a preview of the F...

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Notre Dame Football Injury Report as Fall Camp Set to Begin Marcus Freeman gave a rundown on Notre Dame's injury list as fall camp awaits the Fighting Irish, in a season it hopes to make a title run.

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Marcus Freeman wants Notre Dame players to focus on winning now to avoid playoff snub

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wants his players focused on winning now — so they can avoid the trap of missing the College Football Playoff again

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Purdue to hire Tommy McClelland from Rice as athletic director, AP source says

Purdue plans to hire Tommy McClelland from Rice as the school’s athletic director

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Top 10 College Football Players For 2026: Jeremiah Smith Or Arch Manning At No. 1?

Who are FOX Sports' Joel Klatt's top 10 college football players ahead of the 2026 season?

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Top 10 College Football Players For 2026: Jeremiah Smith Or Arch Manning At No. 1?

Jerome Bettis Jr. - No longer sidelined Bettis (foot) is available going into Notre Dame's fall camp, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Bettis, still part of Notre Dame's roster, is also no longer on the Fighting Irish's availability report, suggesting that he is available as Notre Dame's fall camp draws near. For 2026, increased performance and opportunity are the name of the game for him, who was targeted only once during his 2025 campaign. With the one target, Bettis logged a six-yard reception.

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Kedren Young - Summer return on lock Young (knee) is available going into Notre Dame's fall camp, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact After suffering a torn ACL last summer, Young did not play Notre Dame's 2025 season. The running back has re-enrolled there, and as part of the 2026 Fighting Irish's roster, he provides more depth to their RB room. Young is more on the relatively proven side, having logged 21 rushing attempts for 116 yards (5.5 averaged per carry) and one touchdown his freshman season in 2024.

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Javian Osborne - Wrist issue cleared up Osborne (wrist) is available going into Notre Dame's fall camp, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact By not being on Notre Dame's injury report that Berardino publicly updated Tuesday, Osborne has cleared his status, which was questionable because of a wrist injury suffered in the spring that carried into Notre Dame's fall camp. This adds healthy depth to the Fighting Irish's running back room, and he will look to get his collegiate career started on a high note.

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Joel Klatt explains how college football is evolving with new jersey patch deals 🏈

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Elijah Burress - Limited to open camp Burress is dealing with a right hamstring strain and is limited to start camp, according to Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune.

Impact Burress is expected to be part of the rotation of wide receivers for the Fighting Irish, but on paper, he's not expected to be a starter or have a prominent role from a fantasy perspective. He'll be managed carefully, as hamstring injuries are tricky, with the goal of being available for the season opener against Wisconsin on Sep. 6.

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Quincy Porter - Limited to open training camp Porter (kneecap) will be limited to open training camp, according to Pete Sampson of The Athletic.

Impact The wideout missed spring practice after transferring from Ohio State and also missed time after undergoing left knee patellar surgery. Porter figures to be a starter in the Fighting Irish's passing attack, but in order to compete for a steady role, he has to be healthy first. His progression in the upcoming weeks will determine whether the sophomore wideout will be ready to play in the season opener against Wisconsin on Sep. 6.

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Teddy Jarrard - In contention for QB2 role? Notre Dame's head coach Marcus Freeman said it's "not unrealistic" if Jarrard wins the backup quarterback role behind CJ Carr, according to Pete Sampson of The Athletic.

Impact Jarrard is a freshman quarterback who enrolled a year early, but if he's going to have a real shot at being the backup behind Carr, the coaching staff has to get him up to speed. Jarrard will compete for the backup role with Noah Grubbs and Blake Hebert.

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Ohio State and Notre Dame ink sponsorship deals for jersey patches 🏈 Joel Klatt Show

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Notre Dame and USC Resume Football Rivalry With 4-Game Series Starting 2030

Notre Dame and USC have announced that their college football rivalry will resume in 2030.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Notre Dame and USC Resume Football Rivalry With 4-Game Series Starting 2030

Lincoln Riley Speaks Candidly on USC's Schedule Agreement With Notre Dame On Monday, Aug. 3, the USC Trojans announced that the historic rivalry series between USC and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be renewed...

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USC Trojans Announce Major Update to Notre Dame Rivalry Future On Monday, Aug. 3, the USC Trojans announced that the historic rivalry series between USC and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be renewed...

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College Football's Top 25 Most Important Players: No. 3 CB Leonard Moore, Notre Dame The best cover cornerback in college football spent last season getting less and less to do, because quarterbacks stopped throwing at him. T...

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Syracuse set to host juggernaut Notre Dame in season finale The Fighting Irish are once again angling to be a part of the College Football Playoff this upcoming season.

JULY 30 • SI.COM

Notre Dame Gets the Blame for End of USC Rivalry, According to Lincoln Riley Lincoln Riley was asked about the latest on the Notre Dame-USC rivalry at Big Ten Media Days and pointed the finger at the Fighting Irish.

JULY 29 • SI.COM

Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff

The Big Ten would do away with its championship game if college football adopts a 24-team playoff

JULY 28 • Associated Press

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. With preseason on the horizon, here are the latest odds.

JULY 27 • FOX SPORTS

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

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman is What College Football Needs More After a week of constant complaining by the SEC, college football clearly needs more Marcus Freeman's and fewer excuses and threats.

JULY 25 • SI.COM

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Marcus Freeman wants Notre Dame players to focus on winning now to avoid playoff snub

Purdue to hire Tommy McClelland from Rice as athletic director, AP source says

Top 10 College Football Players For 2026: Jeremiah Smith Or Arch Manning At No. 1?

Joel Klatt explains how college football is evolving with new jersey patch deals 🏈

Ohio State and Notre Dame ink sponsorship deals for jersey patches 🏈 Joel Klatt Show

Notre Dame and USC Resume Football Rivalry With 4-Game Series Starting 2030

Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff

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