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We have finally arrived at the NFL Draft after the incredibly long process, and we get to see where the Notre Dame football players land in the league. The 2026 NFL Draft Round 1 begins Thursday, April 23, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) in Pittsburgh, PA, broadcast on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. Rounds 2–3 follow on Friday, […]
Just like it used to be with conference realignment, every college football offseason now sees the potential for tweaks to the college football playoff. Notre Dame, as a conference unto itself, is a big part of these conversations and votes. Recently, they had their annual spring meeting for the CFP, and expansion to the playoff […]
If you’ve ever been to a Notre Dame game—or even watched one on TV—you’ve likely seen it. The crowd, arm in arm, gently swaying. Voices rising together in a moment that feels both powerful and deeply personal. The alma mater. It’s one of my favorite Notre Dame traditions. There’s just something about it—the unity, the […]
It’s NFL Draft week, and it’s also a very important time for the Notre Dame football program. In a lot of ways, the draft is a validation of a healthy program — although it’s not always the case (see the Miami Hurricanes for most of the last 20 years). Throughout the draft process after the […]
It’s game week y’all. After almost two months of practice and prep, a version of what the 2026 Notre Dame football team will be unleashed this Saturday in Notre Dame’s annual Blue-Gold Game. WHEN, WHERE, AND HOW TO WATCH WHEN: Saturday, April 25 @ 2:00 PMWHERE: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IndianaHOW TO WATCH: Peacock […]
There’s a lot of good recruiting news coming Notre Dame’s way over the next few weeks, but today, 4-Star safety Khalil Terry announced his decommitment from Notre Dame’s 2027 football recruiting class. Terry offered no real specifics as to why, but he did say it was more about his feelings. “Honestly, it just came down […]
It’s really been a wild spring in terms of weather in South Bend and the rest of the midwest. Major thunderstorms, tornados, dangerous wind, and torrential rain have been more of the norm than usual. Of course, with the spring weather changes, we also get the annual Blue-Gold Game for Notre Dame Football. Without checking […]
The weekend is over and so is your mini-vacation from the triple-option. Get out there and RUN it. THE KING OF NOTRE DAME We are still a few weeks away from May Crowning within the Catholic Church, but it really feels like a crowning just happened this past weekend during Notre Dame Football’s jersey scrimmage. […]
When Notre Dame decided to end the 2025 college football season by opting out of playing in a bowl game, people all over the country kind of lost their minds. Notre Dame decided to NOT play in a meaningless bowl game because it was MEANINGLESS and, well, they’ve done enough meaningless stuff over the last […]
Sometimes there’s just too much going going on, but we still need to get all of the relevant Notre Dame (and whatever) information out. That’s called a Speed Option, so let’s run it. BRIAN KELLY BELIEVES IN YOU BRO I know anytime I invoke the name of Homeboy BK, you guys get a little irritated, […]
Ever since Marcus Freeman took over at Notre Dame, there has been a lot of new ground broken. Other than the aura of winning a national championship, the Irish are one of the elite programs again — and life is mostly good. Some of the proof is that the Irish are a consensus top two […]
We do this just about every single year with Notre Dame Football. The spring practice season gives us a chance to wipe away the last bits of the previous season, and we all start looking forward to the fall and a clean slate. We also do something that has long been known as the “Junior […]
Why were Taco Tuesdays introduced? Because they wanted to give us something to taco ’bout the whole week. Now that all of my children are blind from eyeballs rolling out of their heads… lets get to the Notre Dame Football triple option. HOW GOOD WILL NOTRE DAME BE? Advanced stats say Notre Dame is going […]
We’ll have off-season pieces on MSU Football, Basketball, and Hockey coming up but also wanted to provide a brief recap of what’s happening elsewhere in the Spartan Athletic Department. Several Spartan sports teams are in action this spring. Here’s what’s happened during the past week: BASEBALL won a mid-week game, 7-4, against Notre Dame prior […]
One of the few joys in life on a Monday morning is knowing that there is Notre Dame Football news and a Triple Option to run. NEVER FEAR… HEATHER DINICH IS HERE It’s the spring football season for the entire country, even if the start and stop dates are different for many schools. It’s a […]
The Cleveland Browns should be heading into the 2026 NFL Draft intending to truly fix three positions: wide receiver, offensive tackle, and free safety. Todd Monken knows that he can’t head into 2026 with a receiving core headlined by Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, and Isaiah Bond. Ohio State’s Carnell Tate is a legitimate option at […]
It’s Friday and Frank Leahy would be proud that we’re pulling out the T-Formation for today’s Triple Option news about Notre Dame. SILENCE CLOWN Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire made some noise last season as he bashed Notre Dame — mostly because the Irish aren’t in a conference. Here he is partially defending himself […]
We have some things to talk about. Here’s your triple option play for today… ELIGIBILITY SIMPLIFIED So much of what people perceive how “broken” college sports have become quickly point to the transfer portal and NIL payments. While those can certainly cause some issues, over the last two decades, it’s really been the chaotic eligibility […]
Yes, it’s been a pretty quiet first half of the spring practice season for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Despite there being a bit of shock reveal with the injury report at the beginning of spring, the current depth charts (as they’ve been revealed in various ways at practice) are intriguing — but not a […]
There are seasons that begin with certainty… and seasons that require a team to discover who they are, one hard-earned moment at a time. The 1998 Notre Dame football team fell into that second category. Under Head Coach Bob Davie, the Irish were navigating the early stages of a new era, learning—sometimes the hard way—that […]
Normally when you think about Notre Dame Football and a bus, you automatically think about Jerome Bettis — as you should. However, in the year of our Lord 2026, in the world of college football, the word “bus” is most often concerning the wild,y popular “Bussin With The Boys” podcast with former Nebraska linebacker, Will […]
Yeah… we’re bringing back the Triple Option for Notre Dame here at OFD, and from here on out, you should expect it every weekday moving forward. So let’s jump right into it (or pitch it out). TRADING TROJANS FOR SKUNKBEARS Recently, Jeremiyah Love went on Hard Count with JD Pickell for a nice conversation about […]
I know USC has decided to take Notre Dame off their future schedule. And as someone who grew up in Southern California—who experienced this rivalry not just on Saturdays, but in everyday life—I can’t help but feel that loss a little more deeply. Because this wasn’t just a game where I grew up. It was […]
We are only three months into 2026, but the Notre Dame already has 9 commitments for its 2027 football recruiting class. So, since we are well underway — here’s how the scholarship breakdown is for 2027. Please keep in mind that there may be a few “mistakes” here and there. I generally like to keep […]
Recruiting has picked up a little steam for Notre Dame Football and they are on a little bit of a roll at running back. On Monday, 4-Star RB Isaiah Rogers gave his public commitment to Notre Dame and its 2027 football recruiting class. The 6’0” 205 pound running back from Springfield Central High School in […]