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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.
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
Notre Dame football is going to the national championship game. Who will they play next?
For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame football will play for the national championship. Who will they face for the CFP title?
Is Notre Dame football likable now?
In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their opponents.
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame odds, prediction: 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship model picks
SportsLine's model simulated Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship game 10,000 times
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.
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 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,
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.
College Football Playoff overreactions: Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman among elite, Emeka Egbuka keys Ohio State
Under Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame has lost at home against the likes of Marshall, Northern Illinois and Stanford. He's only ...
Penn State’s James Franklin gives Notre Dame coach emotional greeting in bowels of stadium after Orange Bowl: watch
PSU coach James Franklin greets Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman after his press conference after the Orange Bowl loss.
Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status
Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its ...
FBS all-time winningest college football programs: Ohio State, Notre Dame add to totals in CFP semifinals
The College Football Playoff semifinals are over, and the national championship matchup is set. Either Ohio State or Notre ...
Who Is Notre Dame Football Coach Marcus Freeman's Wife? All About Joanna Freeman (and Their Six Kids!)
While Marcus Freeman is leading Notre Dame football to victory, he considers his wife, Joanna Freeman, the MVP behind the ...
Notre Dame 27, Penn State 24 RECAP: Mitch Jeter’s game-winning 41-yard FG seals Notre Dame’s spot in the National Championship
See the updates as they happened in real-time for Notre Dame's 27-24 victory over Penn State in the Orange Bowl to advance to ...
Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history
Ohio State ended the regular season with many questions about its program under coach Ryan Day after the Buckeyes were upset ...