Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP championship game on Monday:

Notre Dame has added a massive piece to its 2026 recruiting class with Mechanicsburg (Pa.) Cumberland Valley offensive lineman Tyler Merrill committing to the Fighting Irish. Massive is both literal and figurative with Merrill,

Tyler Merrill is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #61 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #5 IOL and the #2 player in the state of Pennsylvania. Merrill currently attends Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.

According to the latest report from On3, Michigan football is expected to host Notre Dame center Pat Coogan on a visit this weekend. Prior to coming to Ann Arbo

Notre Dame has one of the most storied histories in college football, but no recent championships. Here's when the Fighting Irish last won a title:

As Michigan enters 2025 season, it integrates veteran power with young eagerness as it looks to find continued success.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are fresh off the program's third season under head coach Marcus Freeman.  Freeman and the Fighting Irish finished the season as the national championship runner-ups, falling to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the final game of the College Football Playoff.

A whole generation of Notre Dame fans don't know what a national title feels like. That could all change on Monday night.

Many players who helped give their respective teams a state title or runner-up headline the 2024 Sporting News Oklahoma All-State High School Football Team. The Sporting News Oklahoma All-State Team spans all regions of the state and includes first-team and honorable mention selections.

Three major college football programs are reportedly in the mix for Notre Dame transfer Rocco Spindler. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound offensive lineman appeared in 40 games with 23 starts over the last four seasons. He started the 2023 season before missing the final three games due to injury and returned to his starting role in 2024.

Jalen Milroe represents Alabama, Donovan Edwards hails from Michigan and Riley Leonard is fresh off his run with Notre Dame as three of the most recognizable names on the Senior Bowl rosters. Each of those squads sent multiple players to the showcase.