en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/news Notre Dame football keeps drawing national hype, but one CBS ranking still leaves room for anger. Thu, 14 May 2026 00:16:47 GMT Oliver Vandervoort https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56612745 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56612745 false false Notre Dame football’s recruiting surge under Marcus Freeman gives Brian Kelly plenty to study. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:56:17 GMT Oliver Vandervoort https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56612036 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56612036 false false Johns Hopkins took a 12-9 loss to Notre Dame lacrosse in the 2023 NCAA quarterfinals and a 16-9 loss in South Bend to open the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:16:03 GMT Mike Berardino https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56611616 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56611616 false false Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed doesn't appreciate the lack of respect the 12th Man gets across the country in light of the program's recent success. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:53:26 GMT Andrew Hughes https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56611382 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56611382 false false Flashback to early December of 2025, and the entire college football world was buzzing about who would be in the second-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. A Wed, 13 May 2026 21:31:40 GMT Ericka Brockish https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56611107 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56611107 false false Michigan beat out Notre Dame, Mizzou and Arizona State to land a commitment from a 4-star 2027 wide receiver. Wed, 13 May 2026 21:14:43 GMT Andrew Olson https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56610911 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56610911 false false J.D. PicKell sounds off on USC Notre Dame Rivalry. J.D.With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARD... Wed, 13 May 2026 20:22:18 GMT On3 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56610283 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56610283 false false ACC commissioner Jim Phillips backed a 24-team expanded College Football Playoff format, a move supported by the majority of league's coaches and ADs. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:45:30 GMT Andrea Adelson https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56609889 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56609889 false false Notre Dame's "social membership" in the ACC appears to be working much better for the Irish than for the conference and its members. It's time for the ACC to insist on all or nothing for the Irish. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:06:40 GMT Mike DeCourcy https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56609366 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56609366 false false As Mike Denbrock shifts toward a vertical offensive attack, the Irish look to explosive deep threat Cam Williams to finally weaponize his elite track speed and size. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:48:40 GMT Trevor Trowbridge https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56609168 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56609168 false false Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry are optimistic that Notre Dame and USC will renew their rivalry with discussions back on about the future of this historic matchup. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:13:56 GMT None https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56608730 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56608730 false false The Atlantic Coast Conference is backing the Big Ten’s push for a 24-team playoff, but the SEC still stands in the way. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:09:13 GMT @foxsports https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56608656 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56608656 false false ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips pointed to unbeaten Florida State getting snubbed from a four-team CFP field in 2023 and Notre Dame getting left out of last year’s 12-team format. Wed, 13 May 2026 18:01:16 GMT Mark Long https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56608559 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56608559 false false Chaz Smith attended three high schools during his prep days, eventually landing at the place that produced former Irish great Harrison Smith. Chaz Smith ended the spring third on the Notre Dame depth chart at field cornerback behind incoming DJ McKinney and Mark Zackery IV, and ahead of injured Khary Adams. Wed, 13 May 2026 17:07:41 GMT Tim Prister https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56607866 https://sportspyder.com/cf/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football/articles/56607866 true false