en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/news Football is a hard sport, and it’s extremely hard on the human body. On Monday, Irish Sports Daily’s Matt Freeman reported that Notre Dame defensive lineman, Brenan Vernon, has medically retired from football. Vernon was once a prized recruit for the Irish from Mentor, Ohio, and was considered one of the absolute best players in […] Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:06:20 GMT Joshua Vowles https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57033125 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57033125 false false Brenan Vernon's career didn't go as he had hoped at Notre Dame, but he will still leave a legacy when it comes to changing the recruiting effort of the program. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:02:39 GMT Nick Shepkowski https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031458 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031458 false false Many elite players have come through South Bend over the years, but only a few running backs for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have hit the 3,000-plus-yard mark. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:55:11 GMT Andrew Kulha, Mark Johns, Jeff Kloster https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031796 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031796 false false James Flanigan arrived in South Bend, Ind., last summer as the No. 118 overall prospect and No. 7 tight end player nationally, according to 247Sports. The former blue-chipper played in four games last summer to preserve a redshirt. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:57:03 GMT Drew Mentock https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031026 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031026 true false Quick note on OL Albert Simien Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:56:36 GMT https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031024 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031024 true false Brenan Vernon, who committed to Notre Dame in June of 2021, was a four-star signee who was rated 43rd nationally among defensive linemen by 247Sports. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:53:16 GMT Mike Berardino https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031000 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57031000 false false Irish Illustrated Insider breaks down how Notre Dame’s evolving two-back offense, WR1 search, defensive depth gambles, and key legacy recruiting misses and discusses the position strengths and vulnerabilities that may decide the Irish National Title chase Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:59 GMT Jack Freeman https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57030071 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57030071 true false Irish Illustrated can confirm reports that Brenan Vernon has medically retired from football. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:01:32 GMT Tom Zwiller https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57030064 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57030064 false false The former Ohio State standout returns to Indiana, trading Buckeye scarlet for Irish gold to fortify Marcus Freeman’s offense as a versatile, sure-handed threat in the slot. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:23:59 GMT Trevor Trowbridge https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57029640 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57029640 false false Fresh off Monday’s dual commitments from Julius Jones Jr and Andre Jones, Notre Dame looks in line to land its 2028 quarterback. After a visit to South Bend, Tr Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:07:42 GMT Oliver Vandervoort https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57029470 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57029470 false false One program emerges as leader for one of the nation's top running back recruits next cycle Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:59:50 GMT Zach Blostein https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57028698 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57028698 true false BREAKING: Notre Dame has landed commitment No. 19 in the class of 2027, with four-star St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) wide receiver Julius Jones announcing his pledge to the… Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:59:22 GMT Eric Thomas https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57028693 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57028693 false false Julius Jones Jr. is on track to join a Notre Dame football wide receiver room that already includes several NFL legacies. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:39:21 GMT Mike Berardino https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57028442 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57028442 false false The Fighting Irish secure a high-IQ playmaker from powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas, uniting four-star defensive back Andre Jones with his brother to bolster the future of the Notre Dame secondary. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:17:22 GMT Bryan Driskell https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57028170 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/57028170 false false