Notre Dame, college football

Will Notre Dame join a football conference? Irish AD makes it official
On the cusp of playing for a national championship, it appears Notre Dame is more than happy to remain an independent in football and not join a conference goin
Uncovering Notre Dame Football's Hidden 1920s Nickname
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish almost never were - with a much more boring nickname being given to the famous football team at first.
Notre Dame earns $20 million College Football Playoff payout: How independence creates Fighting Irish edge
Independence in college football is not without its drawbacks, but Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman laid out its benefits in advance of the Orange Bowl.
Notre Dame football: The Irish's group of unsung heroes come through yet again, this time at the Orange Bowl
Notre Dame's unsung heroes – from Angeli to Jeter – lifted the Irish out of a 10-0 rut and delivered them within a game of college football immortality.
How Pat Coogan’s fiery speeches are fueling Notre Dame’s College Football Playoff run
A preseason benching didn't stop Coogan — who's back starting at center — from becoming the emotional leader of Notre Dame.
The Cultural Impact of Notre Dame Football Goes Far Beyond the Playing Field
O n Thursday, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish play the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl, which doubles as one of the college football playoff semifinals. The game marks the latest of Notre Dame’s many successes on the gridiron.
Should Notre Dame really be in a conference? | College Football Enquirer
Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel and senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger join Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde to react to Penn State head coach James Franklin's comments about Notre Dame's independence and discuss the constant chatter that the Fighting Irish should join a conference.
Will Notre Dame Join a Football Conference? NCAA Powerhouse Makes Its Stand
Notre Dame's athletic director confirms the school's commitment to football independence and its financial benefits.
College Football Fans React To Notre Dame's Decision On Independence
While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are celebrating their Orange Bowl victory this week, the rest of the college football world is debating if they should be in a conference. Before the Orange Bowl even kicked off on Thursday night,
Should College Football Stop Scheduling Notre Dame? $20 Million Payday Sparks Debate
Notre Dame's independent status has long been a unique feature of college football, but its latest $20 million reward for making the College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship has reignited debates over whether the Fighting Irish should be forced to join a conference.
College Football Playoff payouts make a strong case for Notre Dame's independence
The payout structure of the college football playoff makes it hard to see a future with Notre Dame in a power conference.
Multiple Notre Dame football players reportedly affected by flu bug
We're at the time of year where illnesses get passed around easily, not the least of which is the flu. When you have a group ...
Erik Schmidt, Nation's Top Kicker, Discusses His Flip to Notre Dame
Erik Schmidt spoke with Irish Breakdown about his decision to flip his commitment from Wisconsin and sign with Notre Dame ...
The heart of the Irish: Battered and bruised, Notre Dame knows reaching national championship numbs the pain
The injured Irish are headed to the national championship game. Bring all the bandages, braces, and balms to Atlanta -- this team will need them. Nobody is 100% at this point in the season, but what ...
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish Orange Bowl champions gear, how to buy
Get your Notre Dame Orange bowl champions gear to celebrate the Fighting Irish going to the National Championship ...
Notre Dame Adds Key Defensive Player Through Transfer Portal
Notre Dame football fans are locked in on the national championship game where the Irish will play Ohio State in just over a ...
Notre Dame beats Penn State on late FG to win Orange Bowl, advance to CFP title game: Live updates and reaction
The Fighting Irish advanced to their first national championship game since 2013 after a late interception set up a game-winning 41-yard field goal ...