Notre Dame Football Message Board

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#1 ATH in '27 Xavier Sabb says two programs standout in his recruitment [LINK] - Rocketman84 - 1:16pm 1/19/26 (0) [View All]
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NFL OT ? - brian irish - 11:29am 1/19/26 (4) [View All]
- Logic is similar to OT in college - D2 - 12:02pm 1/19/26
- But for Caleb Williams sucking, I think the Bears showed why deferring is an ok strategy [NT] - LanceManion - 11:33am 1/19/26
  - Watched Bears post game & listened to Chicago sports talk radio & it's almost unanimous. - ELP - 12:26pm 1/19/26
    - That was definitely on the receiver and I'm no Williams fan - McIrish - 12:46pm 1/19/26
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Indiana picks up real Irishman! [LINK] - whatsamataU - 11:25am 1/19/26 (2) [View All]
- That just ain’t right… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 11:36am 1/19/26
  - The Times They Are A Changin'. [NT] - ELP - 12:55pm 1/19/26
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Bills fire McDermott. Questionable. [NT] - Hensou - 9:51am 1/19/26 (7) [View All]
- Not really, never made it past the divisional round. - AlbanyIRISH - 12:58pm 1/19/26
- Same logic as dumping Tomlin/Harbaugh - D2 - 12:20pm 1/19/26
- Windows to succeed are small these days hence McDermott/Harbaugh/etc. But who instead??? [NT] - LanceManion - 11:34am 1/19/26
- He’s had plenty of chances, kind of gives off marty schottenheimer vibes… - sweetbobbyg - 11:27am 1/19/26
- Very, their defense was bad this year and their receivers are only functional. The receivers cannot - THEISMANCARR - 10:14am 1/19/26
  - The GM is the one that should have been fired! Feel bad for Josh Super-Allen! Great QB!!! [NT] - irishslovak - 10:41am 1/19/26
    - The Jim Kelly of his day [NT] - LanceManion - 11:35am 1/19/26
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If Miami can exploit the A Gaps they can beat Indiana - Hensou - 9:30am 1/19/26 (4) [View All]
- I wish ND would have gotten the chance. Indiana may after tonight be the best team in the nation, - THEISMANCARR - 10:09am 1/19/26
  - Notre Dame was clearly better than Alabama - MarkHarman - 12:20pm 1/19/26
    - My solution is a max of one team per conference and one at large for independents [NT] - Shadow_of_the_Dome - 1:09pm 1/19/26
    - Everyone not named Feinbaum knows it too. [NT] - hipND - 12:46pm 1/19/26
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Kyren Williams - Jburkley - 8:15am 1/19/26 (2) [View All]
- He made a key catch and was stuggling to get up as the opponent was pinning him down, I didn't - THEISMANCARR - 10:19am 1/19/26
- Rthere was a hit in the 4th quarter where he took himself off the field I think [NT] - ndphysics - 9:20am 1/19/26
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Gambler's code - "Always bet against Buffalo, Detroit and Chicago!" [NT] - irishslovak - 10:22pm 1/18/26 (8) [View All]
- i am always amazed how many warm weather teams do well in cold environments [NT] - WestCoastIrishFan - 8:04am 1/19/26
  - Contrary to what several ND fans hope for and believe in. [NT] - whatsamataU - 10:54am 1/19/26
- Shouldn’t have said that. I was not happy. [NT] - hipND - 10:40pm 1/18/26
  - Not a gambler myself but this is what I was told by a guy that wins a lot... [NT] - irishslovak - 11:31pm 1/18/26
    - Peace bro. [NT] - hipND - 12:23am 1/19/26
      - Know how you feel.. Suffered for years with the Eagles 'till Howie Roseman came to town! [NT] - irishslovak - 9:48am 1/19/26
        He's been great for the Eagles. He drafts well and trades players where the Eagles seem to get the - jray - 10:58am 1/19/26
        Iggles & Stillers love 'em both! Steelers never the same since Old art passed.. [NT] - irishslovak - 11:31am 1/19/26
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Tionne at ND Stadium in a foot of snow. Watch until the end! [NT] [LINK] - Jerseymick - 9:46pm 1/18/26 (0) [View All]
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Kyren Williams Vs. Cole Kmet… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 9:45pm 1/18/26 (2) [View All]
- For Williams his greatness does not have to be detailed, Kmet never drops anything and is a great - THEISMANCARR - 10:12am 1/19/26
- Both did ND proud. [NT] - ELP - 10:52pm 1/18/26
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Jim Cornelison needs to sing the Anthem when we invade Canada. Go Bears. [NT] - LanceManion - 6:42pm 1/18/26 (19) [View All]
- He was exceptional...but more importantly... - nddad98 - 1:47am 1/19/26
  - I will now listen for “banner” in the song. Thanks for the heads up. [NT] - LanceManion - 11:39am 1/19/26
- Jim does a sensational job singing at the Indy 500 too. [NT] - ELP - 8:30pm 1/18/26
  - Goose bumps [NT] - whatsamataU - 10:56am 1/19/26
  - He does. I think he has some tie to IU. [NT] - LanceManion - 9:21pm 1/18/26
    - Master's Degree in music from IU in 1992. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 8:31am 1/19/26
- I’d root for the Bears …if Caleb Williams wasn’t an unmitigated POS… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 8:21pm 1/18/26
  - That’s fair. Don’t think he’s targeted Kmet once prob b/c POS that he is [NT] - LanceManion - 9:22pm 1/18/26
    - This aged poorly. [NT] - AlbanyIRISH - 9:37pm 1/18/26
      - …in 15 minutes… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 10:17pm 1/18/26
      - It did. That’s exactly what a POS like him would do [NT] - LanceManion - 9:39pm 1/18/26
        Williams did it only to spite…you. Still despise him… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 10:18pm 1/18/26
        Guy paints his nails, nuff said. [NT] - LanceManion - 8:54am 1/19/26
- Excuse me eh mate? [NT] - NDQuebec - 6:57pm 1/18/26
  - He’ll do “Oh Canada” encore. Relax. [NT] - hipND - 8:19pm 1/18/26
  - Don’t worry. We’ll sneak you over before you start speaking Chinese. You’re ok. [NT] - LanceManion - 7:09pm 1/18/26
    - They already are! Along with a big percentage of Hindu ….. [NT] - whatsamataU - 10:58am 1/19/26
    - Maybe he'll sing "Dixie" for our Democrats. [NT] - ELP - 10:53pm 1/18/26
      - You got the demographics boy. [NT] - whatsamataU - 11:04am 1/19/26
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NE vs HOU game was absolutely pathetic football. [NT] - Hensou - 6:25pm 1/18/26 (2) [View All]
- Agree. Sad to get to this point of the season and see…THAT…. [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 8:17pm 1/18/26
- With a capital ‘P’. Brutal . [NT] - ndphysics - 7:00pm 1/18/26
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Now Mami wants to change the targeting penalty, utter gall. [NT] - JarHead4ND - 6:08pm 1/18/26 (5) [View All]
- Re: but head to head matters. LOL [NT] - hammerhead - 11:38pm 1/18/26
- I'm not a big fan of it, either - MarkHarman - 7:02pm 1/18/26
  - Very inconsistently called and Tori Hunter's was the worst noncall of all time. I think the the - THEISMANCARR - 1:35am 1/19/26
    - Kids take a series off to get a blow during a game. This "idea" will have players going back to - Clem - 6:47am 1/19/26
  - Torii Hunter Jr. disagrees. [NT] - Clem - 7:15pm 1/18/26
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I'm pretty close to Miami. Lot's of Indiana fans down here. Should be ND imo. [NT] - michiganirish - 5:00pm 1/18/26 (2) [View All]
- Ignore our loss to Miami and your correct. [NT] - whatsamataU - 11:01am 1/19/26
- This whole thing is a joke. Enjoy the farce… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 5:16pm 1/18/26
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If Carson Beck graduated college two years ago and isn’t in classes, how is he playing CFB? [NT] - LanceManion - 2:56pm 1/18/26 (16) [View All]
- I thought Sam Hartman had slam dunk classes - NDWisconsin - 4:20pm 1/18/26
  - I suspect that the Gipp was not academically inclined - Curly1918 - 6:41pm 1/18/26
    - The pool hall was Gipp's classroom. [NT] - ELP - 10:54pm 1/18/26
      - It earned him a doctorate in pool and a spot in the musical The Music Man [NT] - whatsamataU - 11:02am 1/19/26
    - I read a biography about him. He seemed more interested in poker games than academic pursuits - NDWisconsin - 7:02pm 1/18/26
  - He was non degree seeking, but enrolled in post grad classes.. this should be the minimum standard - Chrisb - 4:58pm 1/18/26
    - Yeah. There has to be something. At least try to make it look legit [NT] - LanceManion - 9:23pm 1/18/26
  - He "ain't there to play school." [NT] - humbaba - 4:33pm 1/18/26
- He should at least be taking ballroom dancing - irishone - 4:13pm 1/18/26
- There is no “College Football”. Taking some a while to catch on… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 4:02pm 1/18/26
  - That’s it. I’m trying out. I’ve got a year of eligibility left. [NT] - LanceManion - 4:12pm 1/18/26
- Because in modern college football, the word "college" is vestigial [NT] - humbaba - 3:35pm 1/18/26
  - Yep. [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 4:01pm 1/18/26
- Why should the NCAA indulge in the pretenses and charades any longer? These guys are pros. - MAS - 3:31pm 1/18/26
  - Like Randy Moss says….”Cash Money Homie!!” [NT] - hipND - 5:23pm 1/18/26
  - Certainly free game for criticism… - TakethetrainKnute - 4:03pm 1/18/26
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Good old fashion FB in Chicago. Currently19 w/ winds at 14 mph feeling like 6, winds should pick up - whatsamataU - 1:42pm 1/18/26 (5) [View All]
- It's 75 and sunny over on the Indiana side. [NT] - ELP - 1:57pm 1/18/26
  - Maybe when they used to run the blast furnaces… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 4:05pm 1/18/26
  - That’s it, move the stadium to Hammond! [NT] - LanceManion - 2:57pm 1/18/26
  - Only because of IU FB! [NT] - whatsamataU - 2:09pm 1/18/26
- Go Bears! [NT] - AlbanyIRISH - 1:56pm 1/18/26
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Well, its guaranteed there will be at least 1 former Domer in this year's Superbowl - IrishChristopher - 11:23pm 1/17/26 (5) [View All]
- Well done, thank you [NT] - KWIRISH - 2:21pm 1/18/26
- Great info. Thanks! [NT] - faircatchcorby - 8:54am 1/18/26
- I had no idea all these guys were even playing let alone possibly headed to SB. Thanks [NT] - Frankx - 8:01am 1/18/26
- Love is a mench. - AlbanyIRISH - 7:42am 1/18/26
  - That's right I forgot Seattle was your pro team. Personally I am rooting for Texans because of the - THEISMANCARR - 9:23am 1/18/26
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Bo nix broken ankle..josh Allen cursed [NT] - beefy78 - 9:29pm 1/17/26 (17) [View All]
- If the Patriots win again…I am embracing atheism. A merciful God would not allow such a horrific… - TakethetrainKnute - 10:14pm 1/17/26
  - It would be awesome if the Pats could build a second dynasty. Good for the NFL. [NT] - tatnuck - 9:13am 1/18/26
    - Satan’s spawn. [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 10:15am 1/18/26
  - Nix nixed? [LINK] - Hensou - 8:27am 1/18/26
  - Maybe we are living under the Old Testament God? [NT] - LanceManion - 7:37am 1/18/26
    - That's the only one. - AlbanyIRISH - 7:43am 1/18/26
      - Torah, Torah, Torah! [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 4:20pm 1/18/26
      - Absolutely! And his boy is named “Jesus”! [NT] - murph78 - 1:22pm 1/18/26
      - Oh Jesus Albany! [NT] - hipND - 9:08am 1/18/26
  - They will be curb stomped in the SB. [NT] - AlbanyIRISH - 7:36am 1/18/26
  - At this point, anyone but the Broncos and Patriots. [NT] - jray - 11:24pm 1/17/26
    - The NFC title game is the SB. - AlbanyIRISH - 7:38am 1/18/26
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9ers kicker tries to slide tackle Seattle returner - SMH bush league [NT] - LanceManion - 8:23pm 1/17/26 (4) [View All]
- Lucky to get 15 yard flag. Should have been tossed. [NT] - Hensou - 8:50am 1/18/26
- And not a very good tackle at that. Kid obviously played soccer at some point [NT] - ndphysics - 6:50am 1/18/26
- Very bush league but he may have only had soccer experience before. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 8:36pm 1/17/26
  - There should have been a message sent to the Niner bench by the Seahawks. - ELP - 2:02pm 1/18/26
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How in the hell did Denver win 14 games? - PaND - 7:08pm 1/17/26 (11) [View All]
- Headed to the AFC Championship. So they did something right or the NFL scripted it. [NT] - notredame678 - 9:27pm 1/17/26
  - Headed there without their QB. Some reward… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 10:37pm 1/17/26
    - The NFL loves a good pumped up storyline, so don't be surprised if Nix plays next week despite - Clem - 8:17am 1/18/26
      - Don’t disagree…but surgery on Tuesday is the word [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 10:38am 1/18/26
- Ability to force turnovers and not commit them, pass rush [NT] - Rocketman84 - 9:25pm 1/17/26
- Crappy division competition and blind ass luck [NT] - LanceManion - 8:21pm 1/17/26
- They and the Pats are the worst top 2 conference seeds in NFL history. [NT] - AlbanyIRISH - 7:12pm 1/17/26
  - This game has been handed to them. - PaND - 7:16pm 1/17/26
    - And now gift-wrapped…with a bow on it… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 8:10pm 1/17/26
      - I still thought that they were going to blow it. [NT] - PaND - 8:39pm 1/17/26
    - Superman time. [NT] - AlbanyIRISH - 7:34pm 1/17/26
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If the tampering with the DUKE QB does not wake up NCAA? - Girard - 5:15pm 1/17/26 (5) [View All]
- Wake up the NCAA? That’s funny right there! The NCAA is riding the tidal wave of sewage just to - TakethetrainKnute - 8:57pm 1/17/26
  - I can't / won't disagree. Fox meets hen house. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 8:58am 1/18/26
- The proximity of the unbridled greed to educational institutions is disturbing, but nothing new. - LanceManion - 6:26pm 1/17/26
- Things that are illegal everywhere else are legal in college football - Nigel Tufnel - 6:01pm 1/17/26
- won't happen,baker is worse than emmert [NT] - cubsfanin16 - 5:24pm 1/17/26
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How about this for Irony - Rocketman84 - 12:39pm 1/17/26 (6) [View All]
- Well, at least Miami's not a fan base to complain about Notre Dame independence or special treatment - Kalc - 6:27pm 1/17/26
- Maybe someday they will win an ACC title [NT] - DonMiller - 3:52pm 1/17/26
- ACC must be desperate to lose Miami [NT] - LanceManion - 1:30pm 1/17/26
- I'd say by the tweets from the ACC that Miami is in full control of that conference at this point. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 12:45pm 1/17/26
  - Which is hilarious because this is the first season in a long time that they've actually been good. - Clem - 1:44pm 1/17/26
- That should speed the demise of that conference. - AlbanyIRISH - 12:43pm 1/17/26
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Moving in [NT] [LINK] - AlbanyIRISH - 9:17am 1/17/26 (1) [View All]
- Very cool! [NT] - faircatchcorby - 10:03am 1/17/26
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Breaking Down Notre Dame's Improved Post-Portal Wide Receiver Room [NT] [LINK] - UHND - 7:12am 1/17/26 (5) [View All]
- Dylan Faison?? No way you play him over Frazier or Robinson - Rocketman84 - 6:06pm 1/17/26
  - I agree with this. I like Dylan Faison but I dont know that he's gonna be ahead of those 2 unless... - Karamello - 1:56pm 1/18/26
- My head spins at the thought of a legitimate 4 receiver set. - AlbanyIRISH - 9:09am 1/17/26
  - With a fifth motioning out of backfield [NT] - ndphysics - 11:58am 1/17/26
    - Undefendable. - AlbanyIRISH - 12:45pm 1/17/26
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Charlie Jr on Eagles radar for OC according to Philly sports talk radio! [NT] - irishslovak - 7:21pm 1/16/26 (4) [View All]
- The ever present need to fill dead air space with idle speculation - D2 - 7:44pm 1/16/26
  - Maybe, but the current Eagles offense is putrid. - AlbanyIRISH - 9:13am 1/17/26
    - He was in the NFL for one year as an Analyst - D2 - 11:42am 1/17/26
- I thought Siriani was an offensive wiz [NT] - holybull101 - 7:31pm 1/16/26
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Looks like that Miami tampering is in full effect....About to land their QB for next year shortly [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:58pm 1/16/26 (16) [View All]
- What's the kids name and is he some sort of superstar? For the lawyers out there, is it still a rule - THEISMANCARR - 10:19am 1/17/26
  - Darian Mensah and he's a really talented kid. [NT] - Clem - 10:25am 1/17/26
    - As long as he doesn't have mensa like IQ he'll have a learning curve. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 12:06pm 1/17/26
- Wonder how the ACC will respond to one of their own cannibalizing one of their own. - Clem - 6:29am 1/17/26
  - The B10 stood up against the UW QB breaking contract to go to LSU, but ACC is run by Miami now…. - BaronVonZemo - 8:42am 1/17/26
- I'll enjoy watching him run for his life in November. [NT] - AlbanyIRISH - 6:42pm 1/16/26
- Why label it tampering? [NT] - holybull101 - 6:29pm 1/16/26
  - Because that's exactly what it is. He is under contract and not in the portal. It's very unlikely - oldirish - 10:15am 1/17/26
  - Because the QB is under contract. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 8:43am 1/17/26
  - Kid reaffirmed his commitment to Duke, then, at the last minute, entered the portal and - Clem - 6:31am 1/17/26
    - Some of the TAMPERING details..... - Rocketman84 - 12:38pm 1/17/26
      - Mensah's a good player, but this (if true) is just stupid. - Clem - 1:40pm 1/17/26
  - Not labeling it, just some vital info that was relayed to me 3 days ago coming to fruition! - Rocketman84 - 8:19pm 1/16/26
  - Theatrics? I bet he doesn’t say that when they come here but then again nobody is - whatsamataU - 7:15pm 1/16/26
- I wouldn't bet that ND was tamper free when they got Hartman and Riley. [NT] - NDQuebec - 5:20pm 1/16/26
  - Totally different cases, Riley always wanted to go to ND grew up and has family ties - Rocketman84 - 8:33pm 1/16/26
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Good read from NYT. Next year is shaping up to be something else! [NT] [LINK] - ndphysics - 3:45pm 1/16/26 (1) [View All]
- It is actually from The Athletic - D2 - 7:31pm 1/16/26
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Are you kidding me? 6'6" 336?? What was Louis Nicks? Or Tillery? [NT] - faircatchcorby - 1:00pm 1/16/26 (8) [View All]
- This kid is bigger - like Jarron Jones. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 8:44am 1/17/26
- How about Jordan Davis? 6'6⅜" 336lbs [NT] - Rocketman84 - 8:33pm 1/16/26
- Wally Kleine? Wasn’t he like 6’9’ 330? [NT] - DonMiller - 8:06pm 1/16/26
  - Yes and the Redskins eventually converted him to an offensive lineman. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 10:25am 1/17/26
- Tillery was 6-5 295, Tuitt was 6-5.5 and 304. Both per NFL combine. - iairishcheeks - 5:34pm 1/16/26
- Re: Are you kidding me? 6'6" 336?? What was Louis Nicks? Or Tillery? - admiraltact - 1:21pm 1/16/26
  - Re: Are you kidding me? 6'6" 336?? What was Louis Nicks? Or Tillery? - admiraltact - 1:23pm 1/16/26
    - In any case, this is a size we've not seen in years. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:19am 1/17/26
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Any thoughts on Tevita Nonu? [NT] - Chino Cherokee - 11:39am 1/16/26 (6) [View All]
- Sounds like one of those BYU or Utah D-Lineman [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:55pm 1/16/26
- Sounds like a Hawaiian desert. [NT] - whatsamataU - 2:33pm 1/16/26
  - Was thinking it sounded like something “Mork from Ork” would say…. (Showing my age.) [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 3:06pm 1/16/26
    - Don’t let your Dawber down there, Knute. Your still a Spring chicken! [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 8:46am 1/17/26
    - And I totally understand [NT] - whatsamataU - 4:01pm 1/16/26
- Wears usc colors HS uni with "Fighting Irish" scrolled across the chest. - Hensou - 12:30pm 1/16/26
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What’s the lure of an NFL head coach position for Marcus Freeman? - terrym - 11:06am 1/16/26 (4) [View All]
- One of the top Dog’s! [NT] - whatsamataU - 2:27pm 1/16/26
- Two things - NDNEIL - 11:14am 1/16/26
  - Also, college coaches need to constantly recruit, even players already on their team. [NT] - irish93 - 12:12pm 1/16/26
    - That's where BK really missed the boat and any chance of a Natty. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 12:47pm 1/16/26
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Am I hearing this right? MF to be ESPN guest analyst Monday? - ELP - 10:37am 1/16/26 (10) [View All]
- Beware the ambush. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 8:47am 1/17/26
- Wonder if Saban will remind Freeman that Miami kicked his ass. [NT] - NDblues - 1:16pm 1/16/26
  - Might, but I expect Saban to be more centered on IU’s coach . [NT] - whatsamataU - 2:31pm 1/16/26
- It can only be good for ND - Nigel Tufnel - 12:37pm 1/16/26
  - Not convinced that MF taking the high road would influence ESPN & the boys / gals. - ELP - 2:03pm 1/16/26
- "Keep your friends close but your enemies closer". - Clem - 10:47am 1/16/26
  - This ^^^^^ And I'll be listening to every word he says. [NT] - NDQuebec - 4:54pm 1/16/26
  - Some nimrod will try to ask him a trap question. Wait and see. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 12:49pm 1/16/26
    - Undoubtedly. [NT] - Clem - 2:00pm 1/16/26
  - 100% Agreed. He's playing them and I love it. [NT] - Frankx - 10:58am 1/16/26
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Will be interesting to see how ND approaches DT and WR recruiting this year with so many portal - WestCoastIrishFan - 9:58am 1/16/26 (4) [View All]
- Better recruit the best to ascentuate the depth AND because of the portal. - Rocketman84 - 12:08pm 1/16/26
- You recruit the best - AlbanyIRISH - 11:24am 1/16/26
  - Agreed and in this era with the exception of the Oregon DL, 2nd stringers are leaving! - Rocketman84 - 12:11pm 1/16/26
  - I get that, but there is something special specific to ND that it wants to develop young talent. I - WestCoastIrishFan - 11:27am 1/16/26
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Notre Dame is now expected to have 9 former 5⭐ guys rostered in 2026!! Most since Holtz era - Rocketman84 - 8:20am 1/16/26 (5) [View All]
- Bowen, Vernon, CJ Carr, KVA, Cam, Bryce Young, Jagusah, were all 5* at one point. - Karamello - 1:54pm 1/18/26
- I'm having to pull the reins in on my outlook for next year. WOW [NT] - Frankx - 10:23am 1/16/26
  - We win Nov 7 and we should have an UNDEFEATED season going into the Playoff [NT] - Rocketman84 - 11:00am 1/16/26
    - Ya beat me to it, was thinking Game Day would be there. [NT] - Frankx - 11:28am 1/16/26
      - They will be especially after they land this QB, or rather yet make the announcement [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:59pm 1/16/26
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Notre Dame fans are learning the powerful reason behind CJ Carr’s fire, [NT] [LINK] - whatsamataU - 8:09pm 1/15/26 (1) [View All]
- Touching. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:32am 1/16/26
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Retention/Portal - primo - 6:26pm 1/15/26 (14) [View All]
- MF has more charisma in his big toe than BK ever had. Authenticity. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:34am 1/16/26
  - Truth. The University made Kelly's tenure "necessary"...but he was always a gold-plated phony... [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 10:04am 1/16/26
  - 👍 [NT] - Frankx - 9:49am 1/16/26
- Clearly he’s been given far more freedom and leeway - WoodstockIrish - 8:28pm 1/15/26
  - BK is a slightly dumbed down version of the other BK--Bob Knight. Bully. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 12:56pm 1/16/26
    - That bully won titles and was loved by the students but became larger than the university, much - whatsamataU - 1:23pm 1/18/26
  - I fully expect that they are changing the metric of how graduation rates are being calculated in… - TakethetrainKnute - 9:36am 1/16/26
    - In what manner? [NT] - WoodstockIrish - 8:11pm 1/16/26
    - I would like to see them include on the graduation rates those players that come back and get their - THEISMANCARR - 10:30am 1/16/26
  - Clearly he’s earned that. [NT] - Chrisb - 9:05am 1/16/26
    - When you say he’s earned that…what exactly do you mean? - WoodstockIrish - 8:08pm 1/16/26
    - ^^^^^ [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:34am 1/16/26
- Alot of getting left out and watching your little brother dance his ass off on the big stage [NT] - Rocketman84 - 7:33pm 1/15/26
- That's a reasonable question but man did we luck out with hiring Freeman. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 6:57pm 1/15/26
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Notre Dame defensive standouts, Gray, Shuler and Traore to return after NFL Draft deadline passes. [NT] [LINK] - ghostwriter - 5:58pm 1/15/26 (10) [View All]
- Did I see that KVA is coming back as well? That’s huge if so. [NT] - LanceManion - 10:02am 1/16/26
- Wow, best D Backfield in the county. [NT] - Frankx - 7:01pm 1/15/26
  - You got screwed Frank. Your expensive new keyboard came with no R. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:37am 1/16/26
  - Well it's not that big a county. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 7:13pm 1/15/26
    - In St Joseph County? They'd better be, I'm sure the competition isn't too stiff [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:55am 1/16/26
    - Penn is loaded next year [NT] - NDNEIL - 8:31pm 1/15/26
    - BWAHAHAHAHA... yep! [NT] - Frankx - 8:30pm 1/15/26
      - You're a good man for taking our humor. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 3:18pm 1/16/26
    - The guys at Irish Illustrated said the whole Secondary was re-signed w/ raises. [NT] - ELP - 8:00pm 1/15/26
      - Just doing what CFB environment allows. Go Irish. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:36am 1/16/26
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Talked to BC guy at luncheon today - Girard - 4:26pm 1/15/26 (6) [View All]
- Hmmm. Wonder if Fordham has ever had a NFLer. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:38am 1/16/26
  - Wow Corby. Fordham has a rich, especially early, FB history. A couple players in NFL currently.. - Irish_Demon - 11:38am 1/16/26
  - Vince Lombardi among others! [NT] - irishslovak - 10:24am 1/16/26
- My neighbor's son played at Fordham. Mike Elko was his position coach. Early - irishslovak - 11:51pm 1/15/26
- Better off with a CB from Fordham Rd in the Bronx😂😂😂 [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:31pm 1/15/26
- The last good coach they had was O'Brien. [NT] - MAS - 4:28pm 1/15/26
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Transfer portal winners and losers: Which teams loaded up and which teams let down in January window [NT] [LINK] - whatsamataU - 3:17pm 1/15/26 (0) [View All]
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Doesn't it feel good to be #1 again! Where's Lou Holtz at??😁😁 [NT] [LINK] - Rocketman84 - 12:48pm 1/15/26 (20) [View All]
- What are you expecting from Lou? He's 89 years old. [NT] - ELP - 4:06pm 1/15/26
  - Lou doesn't give a damn how old he is, he'd say "Make sure you save ELP's ass for me!" [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:32pm 1/15/26
    - I met him a couple of times & he was always going 100mph. Walking while he was signing. LOL [NT] - ELP - 4:44pm 1/15/26
      - I just wish he coached a few years longer so I could've got to play for him... - Rocketman84 - 4:50pm 1/15/26
        I thought somewhere else you said you played for another school against Notre Dame? [NT] - WoodstockIrish - 8:34pm 1/15/26
        Yes, that's correct I played elsewhere because Willingham didn't recruit worth a damn lol [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:52am 1/16/26
        
        I don't know if you will tell me, but what was it like? I remember he lost to BYU in the first game - THEISMANCARR - 7:16pm 1/15/26
        I didn't play here because Willingham didn't recruit😂😂 [NT] - Rocketman84 - 7:38pm 1/15/26
        
        Wow, I remember that season, they lost to Purdue as well and both QBs threw for over 800yds - Rocketman84 - 7:37pm 1/15/26
  - He is …Lou! Father Time…may not take a beating ultimately…but will come away bruised… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 4:17pm 1/15/26
    - "Because when all is said and done, more is said than done" -Lou Holtz - Rocketman84 - 4:40pm 1/15/26
      - He does way better than Yogi Berra and I loved Yogi. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 7:17pm 1/15/26
        "Nobody goes there anymore, it's too crowded." [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:41am 1/16/26
        
        😂😂 [NT] - Rocketman84 - 8:34am 1/16/26
- Great work by our HC, GM, position coaches, and ADMINISTRATION [NT] - irishone - 3:15pm 1/15/26
- Vinny Cerrato level. Now let’s dominate one game at a time. - NDWisconsin - 1:57pm 1/15/26
  - Yes, we gotta come out 100% ready. No early losses. [NT] - faircatchcorby - 9:43am 1/16/26
  - That name might cause some exploding heads around here, just nostalgic [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:40pm 1/15/26
  - Great recruiter! [NT] - whatsamataU - 3:14pm 1/15/26
  - my vote: one play at a time. [NT] - und67 - 2:56pm 1/15/26
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Nobody is going to want to play us in the playoffs next year. What a roster. [NT] - ndphysics - 12:30pm 1/15/26 (11) [View All]
- This year also! [NT] - whatsamataU - 8:12pm 1/15/26
- Two makes a trend and a lawsuit. They'll get ND in unless we implode. It's too good a story. [NT] - LanceManion - 5:20pm 1/15/26
- they actually contrived a way to avoid us this year. obvious to even the most casual honest observer [NT] - und67 - 12:48pm 1/15/26
  - Agreed. No one wanted to play the Irish this year. ND vs IU would have been classic. [NT] - ELP - 1:51pm 1/15/26
- PREDICTION: SEC/ACC Strategy: pack the CFP Selection Committee with anti-ND members to keep ND out. [NT] - FoolBear - 12:33pm 1/15/26
  - Yeah let’s keep an undefeated ND team out while No 1 in both polls - ndphysics - 12:38pm 1/15/26
    - Definitely need to avoid an early season implosion this year. [NT] - DiscoRick - 12:40pm 1/15/26
      - I don't see an implosion against Wisconsin, Rice, Michigan St, and Purdue. - AlbanyIRISH - 3:07pm 1/15/26
        Didn't expect Marshall either. [NT] - DiscoRick - 7:48pm 1/15/26
      - Love Carr and he turned out great for his first year. We took an unnecessary risk this year and in - oldirish - 2:23pm 1/15/26
    - ND could never be bumped out even though they had been ranked high enough all year..... too soon [NT] - FoolBear - 12:39pm 1/15/26
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Rocketman84- Thank You - irishnocal - 12:12pm 1/15/26 (9) [View All]
- Add my thanks. You are one of the chief contributors to why I visit here in the “off-season”… [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 9:43am 1/16/26
- One way or another this guy is "plugged in"!! [NT] - irishone - 3:19pm 1/15/26
  - "Some people would pay alot of money for that information" [NT] [LINK] - Rocketman84 - 4:47pm 1/15/26
- Indeed! Thank you so much! Go Irish! [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 12:50pm 1/15/26
  - Anytime fellas [NT] - Rocketman84 - 4:51pm 1/15/26
- Your very welcome, Love to all and Happy New Year!! - Rocketman84 - 12:45pm 1/15/26
- Agreed. [NT] - ndphysics - 12:28pm 1/15/26
- He is great source for information and his handle is awesome. [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 12:20pm 1/15/26
  - Appreciate it...Leggo IRISH!! [NT] - Rocketman84 - 12:47pm 1/15/26
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FINALLY OFFICIAL Tionne Gray actually has been on board since Saturday/Sunday - Rocketman84 - 11:48am 1/15/26 (8) [View All]
- Feels like a major missing piece that isn't a 1 year rental. - iairishcheeks - 1:40pm 1/15/26
  - Definitely a change in policy, most of these portal acquisitions have multiple years left. [NT] - Clem - 2:01pm 1/15/26
    - Yep, we'll still have to retain them, but I like the move from the one year rentals [NT] - iairishcheeks - 3:24pm 1/15/26
- Does he count for 2 portal transfers. Holy crap is he big [NT] - ndphysics - 12:29pm 1/15/26
- Great pickup!! Gotta love when these big boys make the number on the jersey look small!!! [NT] - jray - 12:08pm 1/15/26
- The only losers in this are - McIrish - 12:03pm 1/15/26
  - Plus, the dude needs 2 seats on every air plane ride [NT] - KWIRISH - 12:16pm 1/15/26
  - THERE'S the beef! [NT] [LINK] - ghostwriter - 12:09pm 1/15/26
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Grand Finale: One Last Impact Transfer Completes Notre Dame's Haul [NT] [LINK] - UHND - 11:13am 1/15/26 (0) [View All]
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Welcome!! Tionne Gray! [NT] - IrishFanFromKorea - 10:28am 1/15/26 (4) [View All]
- This dude's size SCREAMS NFL 1st ROUNDER [NT] - KWIRISH - 12:00pm 1/15/26
- 그거 아주 좋은 소식이네요! [NT] - Hensou - 10:43am 1/15/26
  - LOL, nice. Good google translation [NT] - Irish_Demon - 10:55am 1/15/26
- Wow. What a portal season for the Irish. [NT] - DiscoRick - 10:36am 1/15/26
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2026 schedule possibilities - AlbanyIRISH - 10:06am 1/15/26 (9) [View All]
- You never know with some teams. Fickel is a good coach so I expect Wisconsin to get better if they - THEISMANCARR - 12:14pm 1/15/26
  - You never disappoint… - WoodstockIrish - 8:27pm 1/15/26
    - What did I say that was delusional? I just stated possibilities. You disappoint always, because of - THEISMANCARR - 9:21pm 1/15/26
      - So your position is I’ve never said a positive thing about our football team? - WoodstockIrish - 8:05pm 1/16/26
- Better go 12-0 with that schedule - WoodstockIrish - 10:19am 1/15/26
  - Agreed. - AlbanyIRISH - 3:09pm 1/15/26
  - like every year, some of those teams will surprise, others will disappoint. JUST WIN, ND, NO DOUBT [NT] - KWIRISH - 11:58am 1/15/26
- Stanford is the 12th team [NT] - DonMiller - 10:15am 1/15/26
  - Nope. We already have 5 ACC teams. [NT] - AlbanyIRISH - 8:24pm 1/15/26
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Oops. I understand everyone above us has a lot more. I just thought we had more. [NT] - Terry44 - 9:16am 1/15/26 (0) [View All]
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Marcus Freeman on Notre Dame’s Portal Class: Why These Additions Fit [NT] [LINK] - UHND - 9:04am 1/15/26 (0) [View All]
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On the 247 portal rankings why are we ranked 15th? [NT] - Terry44 - 7:23am 1/15/26 (10) [View All]
- We had 16 players leave in the portal [NT] - DonMiller - 10:16am 1/15/26
- 92.00 average . #1 in this category. Quality ND is first [NT] - MuskyTommy - 9:47am 1/15/26
- Because some of these schools have a portal class bigger than our recruiting classes [NT] - Rocketman84 - 9:27am 1/15/26
- 247 ranked ND #1 on combined HS/portal class. - AlbanyIRISH - 8:44am 1/15/26
- Kinda obvious - Nigel Tufnel - 7:47am 1/15/26
  - Okey State at #5 with 49.... wow [NT] - Frankx - 7:56am 1/15/26
- They don't matter. ND has filled their roster holes beautifully, nobody's rankings - Clem - 7:27am 1/15/26
  - Re: They don't matter. ND has filled their roster holes beautifully, nobody's rankings - Terry44 - 9:10am 1/15/26
    - I believe there’s one more day [NT] - whatsamataU - 9:59am 1/15/26
      - Portal closes 5pm, Friday. - AlbanyIRISH - 10:07am 1/15/26
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ND is certainly playing with the big boys. - AlbanyIRISH - 6:05am 1/15/26 (3) [View All]
- Geeze [NT] - Frankx - 6:31am 1/15/26
  - That's not even close to some other schools. - AlbanyIRISH - 8:44am 1/15/26
    - I'm really ignorant on the portal stuff but going to be off for an extended period, so one of the - Frankx - 9:53am 1/15/26
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Projected 2026 Roster - Rocketman84 - 11:43pm 1/14/26 (10) [View All]
- Noticeable drop in talent at DT position, until this last recruiting class. Glad to see it changing, - FoolBear - 10:19am 1/15/26
  - Agreed, and Gray is definitely coming (found out on Sat).... - Rocketman84 - 11:42am 1/15/26
- Nice breakdown. Thanks [NT] - MuskyTommy - 9:54am 1/15/26
  - Anytime [NT] - Rocketman84 - 11:50am 1/15/26
- Are we done at RB (Justice Haynes)? Do you think we need an proven 2nd back to Williams? - BaronVonZemo - 11:57pm 1/14/26
  - I'm not worried about RB. - AlbanyIRISH - 6:08am 1/15/26
    - Seider has played 3 backs several times with Florida and his first few years at Penn St. - Rocketman84 - 9:24am 1/15/26
    - We're on the same page [NT] - Frankx - 6:33am 1/15/26
  - Haynes is determined to be back in his homestate, but he would've been the PERFECT Love replacement. - Rocketman84 - 1:31am 1/15/26
  - Haynes to Georgia Tech [NT] - McIrish - 12:03am 1/15/26