en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/news Draft Day is officially here. After a long lead-up from the offseason to now, where Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love is predicted to go has changed q Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:44:02 GMT Oliver Vandervoort https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56368230 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56368230 false false How much will we see of starting quarterback CJ Carr? That, plus other things to watch for in the upcoming Blue-Gold Game for Notre Dame football. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:28:49 GMT Mike Berardino https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56367469 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56367469 false false Unpacking the game-changing skills of Miami defensive back John Gay III, whose length and physicality project him as Notre Dame's next star nickel. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:27:25 GMT Bryan Driskell https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56367451 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56367451 false false There are a few surprises in store in this mock, including the draft's top running back taking a tumble. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:46:37 GMT Austin Mock https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56367077 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56367077 true false Don’t expect a run of quarterbacks to go off the board in the first round of this year’s NFL draft like what happened in 2021 and 2024. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:02:37 GMT Josh Dubow https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56366659 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56366659 false false Jeremiyah Love is projected to be a top-10 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday. But who was the last Notre Dame RB taken in the first round? Here's more. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:29:21 GMT John Leuzzi https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56366439 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56366439 false false We have finally arrived at the NFL Draft after the incredibly long process, and we get to see where the Notre Dame football players land in the league. The 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 begins Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) in Pittsburgh, PA, broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. Rounds 2–3 follow on Friday, […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:47:30 GMT Joshua Vowles https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56366139 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56366139 false false Notre Dame stars like Love and Price headline a draft class aiming to extend the program's unparalleled NFL talent pipeline and prove recruiting dominance. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:21:02 GMT Trevor Trowbridge https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56366017 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56366017 false false Just like it used to be with conference realignment, every college football offseason now sees the potential for tweaks to the college football playoff. Notre Dame, as a conference unto itself, is a big part of these conversations and votes. Recently, they had their annual spring meeting for the CFP, and expansion to the playoff […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:11:39 GMT Joshua Vowles https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56365950 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56365950 false false Follow along with where every Notre Dame football has been selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, which runs April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:11:37 GMT Mike Berardino, Austin Hough, Gayle Bell https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56365747 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56365747 false false Notre Dame has a ton of talent, a manageable schedule, and plenty of motivation heading into a season full of expectations. Can Marcus Freeman deliver? Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:03:16 GMT John Kennedy https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56365697 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56365697 false false If you’ve ever been to a Notre Dame game—or even watched one on TV—you’ve likely seen it. The crowd, arm in arm, gently swaying. Voices rising together in a moment that feels both powerful and deeply personal. The alma mater. It’s one of my favorite Notre Dame traditions. There’s just something about it—the unity, the […] Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:01:14 GMT Lisa Kelly https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56364592 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56364592 false false Notre Dame returns its starting quarterback for the first time since Ian Book led the program to the College Football Playoffs in 2020. Still, behind CJ Carr, a significant question remains: Who will be his backup? With spring almost over, there are still three quarterbacks with a realistic chance to win the job. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:16:04 GMT Drew Mentock https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56367914 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56367914 false false The Irish Illustrated staff offers predictions on what will happen during the 2026 NFL Draft. Questions include where Jeremiyah Love is drafted, if Jadarian Price is a first-round pick, and how many Fighting Irish players are drafted. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:12:31 GMT Tom Zwiller https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56361419 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56361419 true false