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04/14/2025

BOOM. 2026 Benedictine Military School (Ga.) three-star WR Bubba Frazier has committed to Notre Dame.

“I got great vibes from them. They talked to me about personal life things. It wasn't just all about football with them. I just had a great time with them.”

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25380/breaking-2026-wr-bubba-frazier-commits-to-notre-dame/1

Film Don't Lie | WR Bubba Frazier: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25383/film-dont-lie-bubba-frazier

04/14/2025

2026 GA RB Jonaz Walton returned to Notre Dame last week and the Irish are in good shape heading into official visits.

“They're pretty close to the top of the list for sure.”

Story: http://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25377/2026-rb-jonaz-walton-has-notre-dame-high-on-list-after-latest-visit

04/14/2025

"It was great to hear what Notre Dame offers & what they bring in terms of what they have for the student-athlete. He’s a great human being. It was great being around him." - Top 2026 RB Javian Osborne on his convo with Pete Bevacqua

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25378/notre-dame-impresses-elite-rb-javian-osborne-ahead-of-may-decision-day/1

04/10/2025

BREAKING | 2026 Myers Park (N.C.) four-star DE Rodney Dunham has committed to Notre Dame.

"I felt at home when I was there. I just feel like that's the best outcome for me and the people who are there as well.”

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25355/breaking-2026-de-rodney-dunham-commits-to-notre-dame/1

Film Don't Lie | DE Rodney Dunham: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25356/film-dont-lie-rodney-dunham/1

04/09/2025

2026 Safety Joey O'Brien Talks Notre Dame, Leaders & More

“Coach Mickens, he's such a good dude and he develops people. He literally - you see all the rankings - he is the best cornerback coach in the country, the best safety coach in the country. He is a really good guy, really down to earth.

“The same with Coach Freeman. He's very family-oriented. He's just really nice to me and my family, always calling in just to check in. We have a great relationship.”

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25347/2026-safety-joey-obrien-talks-notre-dame-leaders-more

04/08/2025

Notre Dame’s Early Enrollees Lean on Bonds Built Before College

“It’s been great having my best friend here. I can talk to him about anything. It’s been amazing.”

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25343/notre-dames-early-enrollees-lean-on-bonds-built-before-college/

04/07/2025

Flicks from Notre Dame's 9th practice of the spring.

Full Photo Gallery from Rick Kimball: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25332/photo-gallery-notre-dame-football-practice-no-9/1

04/01/2025

2027 5-Star DE David Jacobs Jr. Impressed by Notre Dame’s Family Atmosphere & Opportunities

"He’s amazing, dude. He’s literally Notre Dame built. I love him like a brother. I enjoyed him touring me around. He’s literally like a brother to me.” - David Jacobs Jr. on Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25296/27-5-star-de-david-jacobs-jr-impressed-by-notre-dames-family-atmosphere-opportunities

03/22/2025

Marcus Freeman's Culture of Competition Fuels Notre Dame's Quarterback Battle

"I feel like with the coaches bringing in the right guys, it’s easy to click with them. We’re all friends with each other. We’re boys growing up together.”

Full Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25226/marcus-freemans-culture-of-competition-fuels-notre-dames-quarterback-battle

03/22/2025

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr's Growth and the Fight for QB1

"CJ has total command of the offense. He understands the run game, pass game, protections and schemes inside and out. It’s about him going out and actually executing them."

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25227/notre-dame-qb-cj-carrs-growth-and-the-fight-for-qb1/1

03/21/2025

2026 Forney (TX) four-star RB Javian Osborne made his long-anticipated visit to Notre Dame and it left a lasting impression.

"Notre Dame is real."

Full Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25217/four-star-rb-javian-osbornes-eye-opening-visit-to-notre-dame-notre-dame-is-real/1

03/20/2025

Video | Notre Dame Football Practice Clips 3.19

Notre Dame returned to the practice field on Wednesday morning. ISD was present for the first four periods.

Notre Dame returned to the practice field on Wednesday morning. ISD was present for the first four periods.

03/11/2025

2026 WR Kaydon Finley Returning To Notre Dame...Again

“I used to live in Green Bay, so it gives me that Midwestern/Green Bay feel. I think that's what draws me back; just seeing the people one more time and having a good time with them really draws me back and just keep learning more and more about the culture. You can't learn enough about Notre Dame.”

Full Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25159/2026-wr-kaydon-finley-returning-to-notre-dameagain

03/10/2025

Elite 2027 DE David Jacobs Jr. Set for First Visit to Notre Dame

"He told me Notre Dame is the place to be. He loved it up there. That’s one of the reasons I’m going up there." - David Jacobs Jr. on JD Bertrand

Full Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25160/elite-2027-de-david-jacobs-jr-set-for-first-visit-to-notre-dame

03/10/2025

The Mike Martin Effect: How Character and Culture Will Propel Notre Dame Football

“When you get to the evaluation process, it’s identifying players who fit what we’re looking for, not just on the field, but in terms of as a person. People who are open to being developed."

Notre Dame GM Mike Martin is looking for players with character who are open to being developed. It's easy to see how he and Marcus Freeman can work well together with how their beliefs are so closely aligned

03/03/2025

Notre Dame Making Strong Push for 2026 DE Zavion Griffin-Haynes, Visit Set

“They’ve been doing a great job recruiting me. My mom is loving the coaches."

Full Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25121/notre-dame-making-strong-push-for-2026-de-zavion-griffin-haynes-visit-set/1

02/28/2025

2026 Notre Dame LB commit Thomas Davis Jr. is rising to Blake Fisher & Drayk Bowen levels as a recruiter.

“It's something I have been looking forward to. When you commit to a school, you want to bring the best guys."

Story: https://irishsportsdaily.com/s/25108/lb-thomas-davis-jr-becoming-the-face-of-notre-dames-2026-class/1

02/26/2025

New Notre Dame running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider spoke on Wednesday afternoon.

0:00 - Impressions of Notre Dame now vs. when he came to campus as a player for West Virginia

0:46 - Strengths as a recruiter

New Notre Dame running backs coach Ja'Juan Seider spoke on Wednesday afternoon.