2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
| 2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football | |
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| Conference | Independent |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 5 |
| AP | No. 4 |
| Record | 0–0 |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Mike Denbrock (3rd in current stint, 4th overall season) |
| Defensive coordinator | Chris Ash (2nd season) |
| Co-defensive coordinator | Aaron Henry (1st season) |
| Captains | |
| Home stadium | Notre Dame Stadium |
Uniform | |
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| Conf. | Overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| No. 4 Notre Dame | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UConn | – | 0 | – | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As of August 31, 2026 Rankings from AP poll | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The 2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team will represent the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Fighting Irish will be led by fifth-year head coach Marcus Freeman. They will play their home games at Notre Dame Stadium located in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Offseason
Coaching changes
Departures
| Name | Position | New team | New position |
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| Max Bullough | Linebackers coach | Michigan State | Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach[1] |
| Mike Mickens | Defensive backs coach/defensive pass game coordinator | Baltimore Ravens | Defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach[2] |
| Al Washington | Defensive line coach/defensive run game coordinator | Miami Dolphins | Linebackers coach[3] |
Additions
| Name | Position | Previous team | Previous position |
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| Jevaughn Codlin | Safeties coach | Notre Dame | Analyst/assistant defensive line coach[4] |
| Aaron Henry | Co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach | Illinois | Defensive coordinator[5] |
| Brian Jean-Mary | Linebackers coach/run game coordinator | Michigan | Linebackers coach/defensive run game coordinator[6] |
| Charlie Partridge | Defensive line coach | Indianapolis Colts | Defensive line coach[7] |
Player departures
NFL
| Player | Position | Team | Round | Pick | Notes |
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| Jeremiyah Love | RB | Arizona Cardinals | 1 | 3 | Forewent 2 years of remaining eligibility |
| Jadarian Price | RB | Seattle Seahawks | 1 | 32 | Forewent 1 year of remaining eligibility |
| Malachi Fields | WR | New York Giants | 3 | 74 | |
| Eli Raridon | TE | New England Patriots | 3 | 95 | |
| Billy Schrauth | OL | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5 | 160 | Forewent 1 year of remaining eligibility |
| Gabriel Rubio | DL | Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 210 | |
| Jordan Botelho | DL | Minnesota Vikings | Undrafted free agent | ||
| Will Pauling | WR | San Francisco 49ers | Undrafted free agent | ||
| DeVonta Smith | CB | Carolina Panthers | Undrafted free agent | ||
| Jalen Stroman | S | San Francisco 49ers | Undrafted free agent | ||
| Aamil Wagner | OL | Tennessee Titans | Undrafted free agent | Forewent 1 year of remaining eligibility | |
| James Rendell | P | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Rookie minicamp invite | ||
| Jake Tafelski | RB | Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings | Rookie minicamp invite | ||
Transfers out
| Name | Number | Position | Year | New school | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taebron Bennie-Powell | 31 | S | RFr | Boise State | |
| JaDon Blair | 11 | S | Fr | Missouri | |
| Joshua Burnham | 40 | DL | RJr | Indiana | |
| Marcello Diomede | 48 | K | Jr | Ohio State | Previously walk-on |
| Karson Hobbs | 21 | CB | So | Florida State | |
| Bodie Kahoun | 36 | LB | RFr | Boston College | |
| Kenny Minchey | 8 | QB | RSo | Kentucky | Previously committed to Nebraska |
| Ben Minich | 13 | S | RSo | Miami (OH) | |
| Armel Mukam | 88 | DL | RSo | Withdrawn | |
| Gi'Bran Payne | 3 | RB | RJr | Cincinnati | |
| Anthony Rezac | 16 | QB | So | South Dakota State | Previously walk-on |
| Scrap Richardson | 81 | WR | Fr | Auburn | |
| Anthony Sacca | 39 | LB | Fr | UCLA | |
| Leo Scheidler | 82 | WR | Sr | Miami (OH) | Previously walk-on |
| KK Smith | 11 | WR | RSo | Michigan State | |
| Cree Thomas | 20 | CB | Fr | Colorado | |
| Chance Tucker | 18 | CB | RSr | North Dakota State | |
| Junior Tuihalamaka | 44 | DL | Sr | LSU | |
| Alex Whitman | 86 | WR | Jr | San Diego | Previously walk-on |
| Preston Zinter | 25 | DL | RSo | Rice |
Retirements
| Name | Number | Position | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Brown | 48 | CB | Sr | Walk-on |
| Tyler Buchner | 10 | QB | RSr | Walk-on |
| Noah Burnette | 98 | K | RSr | |
| Jared Dawson | 93 | DL | RSr | |
| Dylan Devezin | 25 | RB | Sr | Walk-on |
| Charles Du | 49 | CB | Sr | Walk-on |
| Isaiah Dunn | 32 | CB | Sr | Walk-on |
| Justin Fisher | 32 | TE | Sr | Walk-on |
| Donovan Hinish | 41 | DL | RJr | |
| Kobi Onyiuke | 90 | DL | Sr | Walk-on |
| Jerry Rullo | 46 | LB | Sr | Walk-on |
| Brenan Vernon | 17 | DL | RSo |
Player additions
Transfers in
| Name | Number | Position | Year | Previous school |
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| Francis Brewu | 7 | DL | Jr | Pittsburgh |
| Mylan Graham | 3 | WR | Jr | Ohio State |
| Tionne Gray | 0 | DL | Jr | Oregon |
| Keon Keeley | 11 | DL | Sr | Alabama |
| DJ McKinney | 2 | CB | 5th | Colorado |
| Spencer Porath | 35 | K | Jr | Purdue |
| Quincy Porter | 0 | WR | So | Ohio State |
| Jayden Sanders | 12 | CB | So | Michigan |
Recruiting
| College recruiting (2026) | ||||||
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| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Khary Adams CB |
Baltimore, MD | Loyola Blakefield | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||
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| Ja'Kobe Clapper LB |
Cincinnati, OH | St. Xavier | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||
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| Thomas Davis Jr. LB |
Weddington, NC | Weddington | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||
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| Micah Drescher K |
Hinsdale, IL | Hinsdale Central | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||
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| Rodney Dunham DL |
Charlotte, NC | Myers Park | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
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| Ebenezer Ewetade DL |
Raleigh, NC | South Garner | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 211 lb (96 kg) | ||
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| Dylan Faison WR |
Weston, FL | Saint Andrew's | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||
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| Kaydon Finley WR |
Aledo, TX | Aledo | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||
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| Devin Fitzgerald WR |
Paradise Valley, AZ | Brophy Prep | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||
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| Bubba Frazier WR |
Savannah, GA | Benedictine Military | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 177 lb (80 kg) | ||
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| Preston Fryzel TE |
Holland, OH | Central Catholic | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||
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| Sullivan Garvin OL |
Allegan, MI | Allegan | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 314 lb (142 kg) | ||
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| Elijah Golden DL |
Fredericksburg, VA | Cardinal Mooney | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | ||
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| Noah Grubbs QB |
Lake Mary, FL | Lake Mary | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||
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| Tiki Hola DL |
Bastrop, TX | Bastrop | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||
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| Teddy Jarrard QB |
Kennesaw, GA | North Cobb | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
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| Grayson McKeogh OL |
Perkasie, PA | La Salle | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | 300 lb (140 kg) | ||
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| Tyler Merrill OL |
Mechanicsburg, PA | Cumberland Valley | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 330 lb (150 kg) | ||
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| Ben Nichols OL |
Davison, MI | Davison | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | ||
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| Joey O'Brien S |
Philadelphia, PA | La Salle | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
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| Javian Osborne RB |
Forney, TX | Forney | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||
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| Gregory Patrick OL |
Portage, MI | Portage Northern | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||
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| Ayden Pouncey CB |
Orlando, FL | Winter Park | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 179 lb (81 kg) | ||
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| Ian Premer TE |
Great Bend, KS | Great Bend | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||
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| Nick Reddish CB |
Charlotte, NC | Independence | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||
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| Brayden Robinson WR |
Red Oak, TX | Red Oak | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 164 lb (74 kg) | ||
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| Jasper Scaife P |
West Perth, Western Australia, Australia | Warwick Senior | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||
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| Chaz Smith CB |
Knoxville, TN | Knoxville Catholic | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 169 lb (77 kg) | ||
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| Charlie Thom OL |
Darien, CT | Avon Old Farms | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||
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| Jonaz Walton RB |
Carrollton, GA | Central | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||
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| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 2 247Sports: 4 ESPN: 4 | ||||||
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New walk-ons
| Name | Number | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ratigan | 89 | TE | Fr |
| Kurt Smith | 37 | RB | So |
| Matt Williams | 46 | RB | Sr |
| Chase Young | 48 | S | So |
Other
- S Brauntae Johnson changed name from Tae Johnson.
- LS Andrew Kros earned scholarship; previously walk-on.
- Erik Schmidt changed position from K to P.
- WR Xavier Southall earned scholarship; previously walk-on.
Schedule
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 6 | 7:30 p.m. | vs. Wisconsin | No. 4 | NBC | ||
| September 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Rice | NBC | |||
| September 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Michigan State |
| NBC | ||
| September 26 | at Purdue | |||||
| October 3 | at North Carolina | |||||
| October 10 | 3:30 p.m. | Stanford |
| NBC | ||
| October 17 | at BYU | |||||
| October 31 | 12:00 p.m. | vs. Navy | ESPN/ABC | |||
| November 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Miami (FL) |
| NBC | ||
| November 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Boston College |
| NBC | ||
| November 21 | 7:30 p.m. | SMU |
| NBC | ||
| November 28 | at Syracuse | |||||
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Game summaries
vs. Wisconsin
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin
(Shamrock Series)
(Shamrock Series)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badgers | 0 | ||
| Fighting Irish | 0 |
- Date: September 6, 2026
- Location: Lambeau Field
Green Bay, WI - Game start: 6:30 p.m. CDT
- TV announcers (NBC): Dan Hicks (play–by–play), Jason Garrett (analyst) and Caroline Pineda (sideline)
| Statistics | Wisconsin | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Rice
Rice at Notre Dame
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owls | 0 | ||
| Fighting Irish | 0 |
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame, IN - Game start: 3:30 p.m. EDT
- Television network: NBC
| Statistics | Rice | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Michigan State
Michigan State at Notre Dame
(Megaphone Trophy)
(Megaphone Trophy)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 0 | ||
| Fighting Irish | 0 |
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame, IN - Game start: 7:30 p.m. EDT
- Television network: NBC
| Statistics | Michigan State | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Purdue
Notre Dame at Purdue
(Shillelagh Trophy)
(Shillelagh Trophy)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting Irish | 0 | ||
| Boilermakers | 0 |
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: Ross–Ade Stadium
West Lafayette, IN
| Statistics | Notre Dame | Purdue |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Purdue | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at North Carolina
Notre Dame at North Carolina
(Rivalry)
(Rivalry)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting Irish | 0 | ||
| Tar Heels | 0 |
- Date: October 3, 2026
- Location: Kenan Memorial Stadium
Chapel Hill, NC
| Statistics | Notre Dame | North Carolina |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| North Carolina | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Stanford
Stanford at Notre Dame
(Legends Trophy)
(Legends Trophy)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 0 | ||
| Fighting Irish | 0 |
- Date: October 10, 2026
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame, IN - Game start: 3:30 p.m. EDT
- Television network: NBC
| Statistics | Stanford | Notre Dame |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Stanford | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at BYU
Notre Dame at BYU
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
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| Fighting Irish | 0 | ||
| Cougars | 0 |
- Date: October 17, 2026
- Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium
Provo, UT
| Statistics | Notre Dame | BYU |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| BYU | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
vs. Navy
Notre Dame vs. Navy
(Rip Miller Trophy)
(Rip Miller Trophy)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting Irish | 0 | ||
| Midshipmen | 0 |
- Date: October 31, 2026
- Location: Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA - Game start: 12:00 p.m. EDT
- Television network: ESPN/ABC
| Statistics | Notre Dame | Navy |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Navy | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Miami (FL)
Miami (FL) at Notre Dame
(Rivalry)
(Rivalry)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricanes | 0 | ||
| Fighting Irish | 0 |
- Date: November 7, 2026
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame, IN - Game start: 7:30 p.m. EST
- Television network: NBC
| Statistics | Miami (FL) | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Miami (FL) | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Boston College
Boston College at Notre Dame
(Holy War)
(Holy War)
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 0 | ||
| Fighting Irish | 0 |
- Date: November 14, 2026
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame, IN - Game start: 3:30 p.m. EST
- Television network: NBC
| Statistics | Boston College | Notre Dame |
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| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Boston College | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
SMU
SMU at Notre Dame
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustangs | 0 | ||
| Fighting Irish | 0 |
- Date: November 21, 2026
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium
Notre Dame, IN - Game start: 7:30 p.m. EST
- Television network: NBC
| Statistics | SMU | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | ||
| Total yards | ||
| Rushing yards | ||
| Passing yards | ||
| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMU | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
at Syracuse
Notre Dame at Syracuse
| Team | 1 | 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting Irish | 0 | ||
| Orange | 0 |
- Date: November 28, 2026
- Location: JMA Wireless Dome
Syracuse, NY
| Statistics | Notre Dame | Syracuse |
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| First downs | ||
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| Rushing yards | ||
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| Turnovers | ||
| Time of possession | ||
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| Notre Dame | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving | |||
| Syracuse | Passing | ||
| Rushing | |||
| Receiving |
Personnel
Roster
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Rankings
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
| AP | 4 (6) | ||||||||||||||||
| Coaches | 5 (5) | ||||||||||||||||
| CFP | Not released | Not released | |||||||||||||||
Notes
References
- ↑ Thomas, Eric (December 10, 2025). "BREAKING: Notre Dame Loses Linebackers Coach Max Bullough to Co-Defensive Coordinator Role at Michigan State". Irish Illustrated. 247Sports. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
- ↑ Singer, Mike (January 25, 2026). "Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens leaving for Baltimore Ravens". BlueAndGold.com. On3. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ↑ Kelly, Kyle (January 29, 2026). "Notre Dame LBs coach Al Washington leaving for Miami Dolphins". BlueAndGold.com. On3. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
- ↑ McCarthy, JD (February 19, 2026). "Notre Dame Fighting Irish to hire Jevaughn Codlin as safeties coach". USA Today. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ↑ Shepkowski, Nick (February 1, 2026). "Notre Dame Hires Aaron Henry as New Defensive Backs Coach". Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ Soble, Jack (February 2, 2026). "Notre Dame targeting former Michigan assistant Brian Jean-Mary as linebackers coach". BlueAndGold.com. On3. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
- ↑ Schultheis, Luke (January 2, 2026). "Report: Colts defensive line coach Charlie Partridge joining Notre Dame staff". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football Schedule – Official Athletics Website". FightingIrish.com. Retrieved July 13, 2026.

