Notre Dame remains college football's most prestigious independent football program, but a new landscape raises questions about preserving that status. The Fighting Irish have fended off interest from power conferences to maintain their own path.

How Marcus Freeman was put in an awkward position at home thanks to his star running back celebrating a huge performance.

Notre Dame football is starting to get it done on defense this season. The Fighting Irish have five wins in a row.

Notre Dame is trending up for one high-profile five-star once committed to Penn State and James Franklin. Details sprouted on why ND is gaining steam.

What the Fighting Irish head coach said about the likelihood that Notre Dame could end its independence and join a conference in football.

Jacobs and his family have a natural attraction to the Notre Dame program, and it doesn’t hurt that he also has a personal relationship with 2027 Fighting Irish quarterback commit Teddy Jarrard. Georgia has been viewed as the front runner for the 6-5, 225-pound pass rusher, but Notre Dame is making a strong charge.

Freeman, 39, began coaching Notre Dame in 2021, after previous linebacker coach or defensive coordinator jobs with Cincinnati, Purdue, Kent State, and Ohio State. He’s also an Ohio State alumni, having played for the school from 2004 to 2008.

Hidalgo is joined on the Preseason AP All-American team by Lauren Betts (UCLA), Sarah Strong (UConn), Madison Booker (Texas) and Ta’Niya Latson (South Carolina). Former Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles, who transferred to TCU during the offseason, received 10 votes.

The USC Trojans lost their third consecutive rivalry game to the No. 12 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night in South Bend. The Trojans fell 34-24 to Not