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An argument between Nick Saban and Pat McAfee turned into a friendly wager, with the legendary head coach picking the #GoIrish
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Nick Saban Bets on Notre Dame to Make CFP: 'Marcus Freeman is the Man that Will Bring Them Along'
On the set, the regular crew of Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit discussed No. 8 Notre Dame’s primetime home matchup with No. 16 Texas A&M. Before long, the conve...
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September 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
An argument between Nick Saban and Pat McAfee turned into a friendly wager, with the legendary head coach picking the #GoIrish
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Sometimes your haters can be your greatest motivators.
In early 2016, then-defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder appeared to dismiss Matthias Farley's goal of pursuing a career in the NFL.
Farley then spent eight seasons in the league
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In early 2016, then-defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder appeared to dismiss Matthias Farley's goal of pursuing a career in the NFL.
Farley then spent eight seasons in the league
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September 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Sometimes your haters can be your greatest motivators.
In early 2016, then-defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder appeared to dismiss Matthias Farley's goal of pursuing a career in the NFL.
Farley then spent eight seasons in the league
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In early 2016, then-defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder appeared to dismiss Matthias Farley's goal of pursuing a career in the NFL.
Farley then spent eight seasons in the league
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The #GoIrish moved up a spot despite a Week 2 bye.
Notre Dame Climbs in Coaches Poll During Week 2 Bye Weekend
Notre Dame has climbed one spot in the latest Coaches Poll following a Week 2 bye weekend. The change occurred after Clemson fell three slots due to a 27-16 victory over Troy.
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September 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The #GoIrish moved up a spot despite a Week 2 bye.
Matthias Farley refers to his time at Notre Dame as his “Benjamin Button” career. He started as a sophomore on a run to the 2013 BCS National Championship game, only to play less of a role as a fifth-year senior.
Still, his teammates recognized Farley’s impact and voted him captain.
Still, his teammates recognized Farley’s impact and voted him captain.
September 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Matthias Farley refers to his time at Notre Dame as his “Benjamin Button” career. He started as a sophomore on a run to the 2013 BCS National Championship game, only to play less of a role as a fifth-year senior.
Still, his teammates recognized Farley’s impact and voted him captain.
Still, his teammates recognized Farley’s impact and voted him captain.
Episode No. 4 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series features Matthias Farley, a former Notre Dame safety and team captain who played for the Fighting Irish from 2011-15.
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Irish Illustrated Interviews: Matthias Farley, Former Notre Dame Captain & Eight-Year NFL Veteran
Episode No. 4 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series features Matthias Farley, a former Notre Dame safety and team captain who played for the Fighting Irish from 2011-15. Despite going und...
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September 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Episode No. 4 of the Irish Illustrated Interviews podcast series features Matthias Farley, a former Notre Dame safety and team captain who played for the Fighting Irish from 2011-15.
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On Oct. 3, the Notre Dame men's and women's basketball programs will host the "Irish Jam,” an inaugural outdoor community event.
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Notre Dame Men’s & Women’s Basketball to Kick Off 2025-26 Season with ‘Irish Jam’
Notre Dame will celebrate the upcoming 2025-26 college basketball season on Friday, Oct. 3, when the Fighting Irish men's and women's programs host the "Irish Jam,” an inaugural outdoor community even...
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September 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
On Oct. 3, the Notre Dame men's and women's basketball programs will host the "Irish Jam,” an inaugural outdoor community event.
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Notre Dame has fallen in the latest Coaches Poll after Sunday’s 27-24 loss at Miami, with the #GoIrish sliding four spots.
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Notre Dame Drops to No. 9 in Updated College Football Coaches Poll
Notre Dame has fallen in the latest Coaches Poll after Sunday’s 27-24 loss at Miami, with the Fighting Irish sliding four spots to No. 9.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Notre Dame has fallen in the latest Coaches Poll after Sunday’s 27-24 loss at Miami, with the #GoIrish sliding four spots.
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Notre Dame drops to No. 9 in the latest Coaches Poll after the #GoIrish lost 27-24 at Miami on Sunday.
The Hurricanes climb to No. 7.
Currently, No. 22 Texas A&M is the only other 2025 Notre Dame opponent that's ranked.
The Hurricanes climb to No. 7.
Currently, No. 22 Texas A&M is the only other 2025 Notre Dame opponent that's ranked.
September 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Notre Dame drops to No. 9 in the latest Coaches Poll after the #GoIrish lost 27-24 at Miami on Sunday.
The Hurricanes climb to No. 7.
Currently, No. 22 Texas A&M is the only other 2025 Notre Dame opponent that's ranked.
The Hurricanes climb to No. 7.
Currently, No. 22 Texas A&M is the only other 2025 Notre Dame opponent that's ranked.
Isabella Sangha ranks as the No. 83 overall women's basketball prospect in the class of 2026.
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Top-100 Forward Isabella Sangha Commits to Notre Dame for Basketball, Volleyball
Notre Dame women’s basketball has earned its second verbal commitment in the class of 2026 after 6-foot-3 forward Isabella Sangha announced her pledge to the Fighting Irish. ESPN ranks her as a four-s...
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September 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Isabella Sangha ranks as the No. 83 overall women's basketball prospect in the class of 2026.
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Notre Dame failed to pass its season-opening test at No. 10 Miami.
Notre Dame Report Card (Miami)
Beaten to the punch for most of the evening, Notre Dame’s offense finally found its stride late—only to be shut down on the game’s final drive as the offensive line caved around CJ Carr. The Irish def...
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September 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Notre Dame failed to pass its season-opening test at No. 10 Miami.
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Once again, it's early September and the #GoIrish are left with little room for error to make the College Football Playoffs for a second year in a row.
After the loss to Miami, Notre Dame barely boasts a double-digit chance to win out
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After the loss to Miami, Notre Dame barely boasts a double-digit chance to win out
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What are Notre Dame's Chances of Making College Football Playoffs After Season-Opening Loss to No. 10 Miami?
Once again, it's early September and Notre Dame is left with little room for error if the program wants to make the College Football Playoffs for a second year in a row. ESPN's FPI gives the Fighting ...
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September 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Once again, it's early September and the #GoIrish are left with little room for error to make the College Football Playoffs for a second year in a row.
After the loss to Miami, Notre Dame barely boasts a double-digit chance to win out
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After the loss to Miami, Notre Dame barely boasts a double-digit chance to win out
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On Sunday, #GoIrish coach Marcus Freeman picked up the second season-opening loss of his career after Miami defeated Notre Dame, 27-24.
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No. 6 Notre Dame Rallies Late Only to Come Up Short in Season-Opening Loss at No. 10 Miami
Notre Dame rallied late, overcoming a 14-point deficit to tie the game with less than four minutes to go in the contest. Still, Irish head coach Marcus Freeman picked up the second season-opening loss...
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September 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM
On Sunday, #GoIrish coach Marcus Freeman picked up the second season-opening loss of his career after Miami defeated Notre Dame, 27-24.
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Miami opens the second half by marching down the field for a 12-play, 75-yard drive that chewed 7:37 off the clock.
The #GoIrish trail, 21-7.
That puts a lot of pressure on sophomore QB CJ Carr and the offense, which averaged just 4.4 yards per play in the first half.
The #GoIrish trail, 21-7.
That puts a lot of pressure on sophomore QB CJ Carr and the offense, which averaged just 4.4 yards per play in the first half.
September 1, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Miami opens the second half by marching down the field for a 12-play, 75-yard drive that chewed 7:37 off the clock.
The #GoIrish trail, 21-7.
That puts a lot of pressure on sophomore QB CJ Carr and the offense, which averaged just 4.4 yards per play in the first half.
The #GoIrish trail, 21-7.
That puts a lot of pressure on sophomore QB CJ Carr and the offense, which averaged just 4.4 yards per play in the first half.
Notre Dame's 12-game regular season, predicted in advance by four Irish Illustrated staff members.
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The Season: Notre Dame Football 2025
We've been very good (2015, 2018), we've been bad (2016, 2022), we've been great (2017), and we've been somewhere in between (2019, 2021, 2023).And, for one shining moment…
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August 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Notre Dame's 12-game regular season, predicted in advance by four Irish Illustrated staff members.
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Irish Illustrated’s staff offers its predictions for Sunday night’s season opener between the #GoIrish and Hurricanes.
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Staff Picks: No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 10 Miami
Irish Illustrated’s staff offers its predictions for Sunday night’s season opener between the Irish and Hurricanes in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Irish Illustrated’s staff offers its predictions for Sunday night’s season opener between the #GoIrish and Hurricanes.
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Irish Illustrated’s staff offers its predictions for Sunday night’s season opener between the Irish and Hurricanes in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Staff Picks: No. 6 Notre Dame at No. 10 Miami
Irish Illustrated’s staff offers its predictions for Sunday night’s season opener between the Irish and Hurricanes in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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August 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Irish Illustrated’s staff offers its predictions for Sunday night’s season opener between the Irish and Hurricanes in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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NOBODY, but the Irish ☘️ | Irish Hype: Game 1 vs. Miami (FL) | Notre Dame Football [From Notre Dame Fighting Irish on YouTube]
August 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
NOBODY, but the Irish ☘️ | Irish Hype: Game 1 vs. Miami (FL) | Notre Dame Football [From Notre Dame Fighting Irish on YouTube]
Irish Illustrated reacts to everything they heard during interviews with quarterback CJ Carr and Notre Dame’s coordinator trio.
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Instant Analysis: Breaking Down Media Interviews with Notre Dame Quarterback CJ Carr, Coordinators & Captains
Irish Illustrated's Tim Prister and Drew Mentock and FootballScoop’s John Brice react to everything they heard during Wednesday’s media interviews with quarterback CJ Carr, Notre Dame’s coordinator tr...
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August 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Irish Illustrated reacts to everything they heard during interviews with quarterback CJ Carr and Notre Dame’s coordinator trio.
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Notre Dame All-American Kyle Hamilton has reached an agreement for a four-year, $100.4 million contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens.
According to @adamschefter-mirror.bluesky.bot, that makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
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According to @adamschefter-mirror.bluesky.bot, that makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
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Former Notre Dame All-American Kyle Hamilton to Become NFL's Highest-Paid Safety
Former Notre Dame All-American Kyle Hamilton has reached an agreement for a four-year, $100.4 million contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, a...
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August 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Notre Dame All-American Kyle Hamilton has reached an agreement for a four-year, $100.4 million contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens.
According to @adamschefter-mirror.bluesky.bot, that makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
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According to @adamschefter-mirror.bluesky.bot, that makes him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
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CJ Carr is expected to provide the missing part from what is becoming a consistently top-notch football program.
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Marcus Freeman Puts Faith in CJ Carr’s Ability to Handle Miami Challenge
Freeman called the battle between Carr and Minchey a wash statistically, although every competitive pass was charted, including the ability and penchant to push the football down the field. Carr is ex...
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August 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
CJ Carr is expected to provide the missing part from what is becoming a consistently top-notch football program.
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