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Notre Dame Makes A Big Move With Elite Running Back Javian Osborne

For much of the 2026 recruiting cycle, Notre Dame seemed to be on the outside looking in for elite running back Javian Osborne. The Forney (Texas) High School native has long been considered one of the top backs in the class, and every major college football program is fighting to land him.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / ESPN / 10 hours ago

Notre Dame's Miles injures knee in 1st-round win

Star guard Olivia Miles injured her left knee late in Notre Dame's women's NCAA Tournament opener on Friday and did not return to the game.

Brady Quinn News / A to Z Sports / 8 hours ago

Elite 2028 QB recruit has started on a massive recruiting swing that includes Notre Dame, and it feels like he was meant to be Irish

Notre Dame football fans are going to get a flash from the past with some recent recruiting news. The Fighting Irish staff is expecting a visit soon from 2028 Naples (Fla.) First Baptist Academy quarterback Brady Quinn.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / 9 hours ago

Notre Dame Football predicted to land Top-50 priority 2026 recruit after phenomenal recent visit to South Bend

Even before his recruitment blew up, Notre Dame football valued 2026 Glenside (Pa.) La Salle College cornerback Joey O'Brien in a big way. They were one of the earliest offers, and have proceeded to push hard for him for well over a year.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Talented 2027 Quarterback Trae Taylor Set For Crucial Notre Dame Visit

Notre Dame is still in the hunt for a quarterback in the 2027 class, and over the next couple of weeks a number of top signal callers will be making it to campus.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Notre Dame Present And Future At Quarterback Is In Great Position

There are few things I dislike more than hot takes based on very limited data, especially when you only have one spring practice under your belt. But you know what, I'm going to say something that you might view as a hot take since Notre Dame has been through just one spring practice, but here goes.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Notre Dame Spring Practice Report: Defense Edition

Notre Dame kicked off its 2025 spring practice period today inside the indoor facility. We got a chance to see the first four periods of practice today.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Notre Dame Notebook: Marcus Freeman Talks Continuing Spring Game, Jason Onye,

College football and tradition go hand-in-hand, but a good chunk of that tradition appears to be going the way of the dinosaur. Major college programs like Ohio State, Southern Cal, Texas, and Nebraska have all canceled their spring games while many others will play a modified version of a spring-ending game this year.

Marcus Freeman News / CFB-HQ on SI / March 19

Notre Dame confirms 2025 spring football game plans

Notre Dame will play a spring football exhibition game this preseason, head coach Marcus Freeman has announced. Fans can see the Blue and Gold take the field on April 12.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Notre Dame Football Quarterback Competition Is Underway

Notre Dame’s three-man quarterback competition is underway this spring. Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr began their official auditions for the

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / March 19

Notre Dame continues to front run for four-star offensive lineman that could be the finishing touches for another tremendous haul

Notre Dame football is off to a fast start in terms of 2026 offensive line recruiting. The team currently holds commitments from Tyler Merrill, Ben Nichols, and Sullivan Garvin, which is an impressive three-man group.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 19

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

The Final Four may be a few weeks away in college basketball as the NCAA Tournament gets started this week but Notre Dame football made a key final four of its own on Wednesday.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 19

Marcus Freeman Shares Insights on the Future of Notre Dame’s Spring Game

When you look around the college football world you are seeing more and more teams get rid of their annual spring football games. Matt Rhule of Nebraska made headlines earlier this year by deciding to do so and shortly after Steve Sarkisian chose to do the same at Texas.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 19

Notre Dame Is Set To Kick Off An Important Spring Practice Period

Notre Dame is kicking off a very important spring practice period as the program looks to build on its outstanding 2024 campaign. The Irish will look different, which is true every year as new players and new coaches step into the spotlight.

Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa News / Athlon Sports / March 18

Notre Dame Hires Former Captain Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa To A Recruiting Position

A former team captain is returning to the football program, this time as a member of the recruiting staff. Former Notre Dame defensive tackle Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa was announced today as the program's new Director of Recruiting Advancement.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Notre Dame football already has a can’t miss target in the 2027 class, and every Irish fan will agree after they stop feeling so old

If you don’t want to feel old then you probably won’t want to hear about Notre Dame offering 2027 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas wide receiver Julius Jones Jr.

Xavier Watts News / Yardbarker / March 18

Eagles add 'ball-hawking safety' in latest mock draft

No team allowed fewer yards in 2024 than the Philadelphia Eagles. But after parting ways with C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the Super Bowl champs could use a good safety.

Eagles get even better with addition of Azeez Ojulari

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 17

Notre Dame Football 2025: Ultimate Guide to Spring Practice

Notre Dame football starts spring practice in just hours as it is set to begin camp on Wednesday morning. The Fighting Irish are coming off a run to college football's National Championship game where it fell just short of winning the 12th national championship in program history.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 17

Notre Dame Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament History

For the 30th time in program history Notre Dame women's basketball is headed to the NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Irish will host Stephen F. Austin in the NCAA Tournament's first round on Friday as they play as a three-seed following a 26-5 regular season.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 17

Son of Former Notre Dame Running Back Receives Scholarship Offer

One of the nation's top wide receivers in the 2027 recruiting cycle officially has a scholarship offer from Notre Dame as of March 17, 2025. That wide receiver just so happens to be the son of one of the best running backs Notre Dame has had walk through its doors in the last 30 years.

Riley Leonard News / The 33rd Team / March 13

Riley Leonard 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Notre Dame Fighting Irish QB

Height: 6040 (verified) Weight: 216lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Sean Clifford Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard helped push the program to the brink of a national championship in 2024, and his intangibles appear to be a big part of the reason why.