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NFL Mock Draft: Projecting where the top Notre Dame Fighting Irish stars will go
Which teams will pick up Notre Dame stars like Xavier Watts, Benjamin Morrison and Riley Leonard in the NFL Draft?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive back makes NFL Draft decision after CFP loss
Notre Dame's Benjamin Morrison is heading to the NFL Draft after a promising junior season was cut short by a serious hip injury
Notre Dame Star Makes Official Decision On NFL Draft Following National Championship Game
Notre Dame safety and team captain Xavier Watts, who closes his collegiate career with 189 total tackles, 16 passes defended, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and 13 interceptions, shared a message on social media thanking God, family, friends and Fighting Irish fans for sharing in his journey.
Xavier Watts confirms NFL Draft decision with heartfelt farewell to Notre Dame
Xavier Watts delivered one of the most impressive careers for a defender in Notre Dame history. Now, Watts has confirmed he’s jumping to the 2025 NFL Draft after spending 5 seasons with the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame football 2025 NFL Draft stock watch after National Championship Game
One Notre Dame football player that improved their draft stock during Monday's national championship game is quarterback Riley Leonard. Leonard didn't have a big season by any means, but he did play a good game against Ohio State as he was 22-31 for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Leonard was a big part of the comeback.
Irish legend Jerome Bettis serves as honorary captain for Notre Dame at national championship game
He was also on the field prior to the game hyping up the Fighting Irish fans. Before he embarked on a 13-season NFL career that included a Super Bowl title and a Pro Football Hall of Fame recognition,
Ohio State tops Notre Dame in College Football Playoff National Championship: Three 2025 NFL Draft takeaways
Ohio State held on to defeat Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Eric Edholm provides three takeaways from the game, with an eye on the 2025 NFL Draft.
Wednesday's college football: Al Golden leaving Notre Dame to return to NFL
Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. More: 3 Wolverines, 3 ex-Spartans make ESPN list of top 100 college football players from '24-25
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the CFP Championship Game most watched non-NFL event in past year
If the numbers behind people tuning into college football has told us anything, Ohio State turns on television sets and streaming devices. We’ve seen that continue during the College Football Playoff,
Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates with the trophy after their win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ATLANTA (AP) — The pass seemed to hang up there forever.
Notre Dame Football Postmortem: A Season to Remember
Notre Dame football's season had unforgettable moments. Take a look back and appreciate the journey that made it truly ...
Notre Dame football offseason news: Transfer portal, roster updates, recruiting from Fighting Irish insiders
The Irish Illustrated team has its finger on the pulse of Notre Dame transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves ...
Thursday’s college football: Third Notre Dame offensive lineman enters transfer portal
South Bend, Ind. – Notre Dame offensive lineman Pat Coogan, who started 26 games over the last two seasons and often served ...
Major Notre Dame Critic Predicts Irish Upset Over Ohio State
Few people have been as vocally against Notre Dame as Cam Newton, but the 2010 Heisman Trophy winner changed his tune on the ...
USC expected to hire Notre Dame GM Chad Bowden, per sources: Why it matters
Bowden played a huge role in reshaping Notre Dame's approach to talent acquisition. Can he do the same at USC?
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Notre Dame exec and Marcus Freeman's first hire on radar of top school as exodus continues
Notre Dame General Manager Chad Bowden has left the program for USC with a reported $1M salary following key program ...
Notre Dame's Top Cornerbacks Since the Lou Holtz Era Ranked
With Benjamin Morrison off to the NFL, a look back at Notre Dame's best cornerbacks since the start of the Lou Holtz era.
Bengals hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden for same job in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator job has been open for more than two weeks now, but there hasn't been much ...