
Notre Dame Faces Rice in Inconsistent Home Opener
Notre Dame opens its season on Sept. 12 against Rice at Notre Dame Stadium, with key players sidelined and odds heavily favoring the Irish.
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Notre Dame opens its season on Sept. 12 against Rice at Notre Dame Stadium, with key players sidelined and odds heavily favoring the Irish.

Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa's left ACL tear sidelines the Notre Dame linebacker, prompting a reshuffle of the rotation ahead of the game at Lambeau Field.
After a Louisiana court ruling opened a path for fifth‑year players, former Notre Dame standout Junior Tuihalamaka announced his move to LSU, while coach Marcus Freeman reflects on the roster reshuffle.
Veteran linebacker Jaylen Sneed, known as 'Nuke,' is entering his fifth year at Notre Dame with a refined skill set shaped by defensive line coach Charlie Partridge and expectations from coordinator Chris Ash. His improved pressure metrics, physical conditioning and focus on coverage signal a potential surge in impact for the Fighting Irish this fall.
Notre Dame announced that veteran lineman Matty Augustine and freshman defensive back Chaz Smith will undergo surgery for injuries sustained during fall camp, yet both are expected to be ready for the next season.
Jasper Scaife, an Australian punter, is set to become Notre Dame’s primary holder on placement kicks, blending his overseas experience with a growing family life.
Freshman running back Jonaz Walton is already generating buzz in South Bend as the Irish prepare for the 2024 season. At 5‑foot‑9 and 214 pounds, the newcomer brings a blend of speed and power that has caught the eye of coaches and teammates alike.
Mike Golic Sr. is set to rejoin the Notre Dame football radio team as a color analyst for the 2024 season, taking over from Ryan Harris and joining a storied broadcast lineup that includes Tony Simeone, Johnny Soper and his son, Mike Golic Jr.
As the Irish gear up for the upcoming season, key position battles and new additions set the tone for a promising campaign.
The Irish receiver corps, once bolstered by veterans like Malachi Fields and Will Pauling, now turns to transfers Mylan Graham and Quincy Porter, rising youngsters such as Micah Gilbert and Elijah Burress, and the experience of Jordan Faison and Jaden Greathouse, all under the guidance of receivers coach Mike Brown.

Coach Marcus Freeman praises Charles Jagusah’s resilience as the Irish lineman eyes a return after a year‑long recovery from a severe arm injury.
A forthcoming hardcover celebrates the life of Lou Holtz, the Notre Dame coach who led the Fighting Irish to the 1988 national championship. The book, priced at $39.95 and set for delivery in September, gathers stories, photographs and reflections from journalists Mike Berardino, Tom Noie, Bill Moor and John Heisler.
The recently announced volume 'Echoes of Holtz' gathers stories, rare photographs and reflections from the career of former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, who passed away earlier this year.
Jason Onye receives a sixth year of NCAA eligibility, navigating a new five‑year rule while balancing a master’s degree and a potential NFL future, with implications for Notre Dame’s defense and upcoming recruits.
Notre Dame has removed Brenan Vernon from its roster after a medical retirement, ending a brief but eventful college career.
Freshman Notre Dame center Sullivan Garvin blends his family’s grill‑house heritage with on‑field preparation, sharing steak‑cooking tips that have become a talking point among teammates.

The Irish will meet the Midshipmen in Foxborough, Massachusetts, after a bye week, continuing a pattern of high‑profile noon Eastern contests under head coach Marcus Freeman.
Notre Dame will meet Navy on October 31 at noon Eastern in Foxborough, Massachusetts, a game that will be streamed live on ESPN or ABC, continuing a pattern of midday contests under head coach Marcus Freeman.
A sophomore from Cheshire, Connecticut, excels in both lacrosse and football while mentoring younger players and inspiring peers across multiple sports.
Notre Dame’s 5‑4 victory over Clemson marks the program’s first ACC tournament win under coach Shawn Stiffler, highlighted by Lee’s three extra‑base hits and a combined eight‑out bullpen effort that now eyes a matchup with seventh‑seeded Virginia Tech.