Notre Dame’s Blue-Gold Game Has Long History—And a Way of Telling the Future
(Photo: Chad Ryan) When the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take the field Saturday for the 95th Blue-Gold Game, it will feel familiar in all the right ways—and different in one…
God, Country, Notre Dame—and Marcus Freeman
(Photo: Chad Ryan) Rockne and Leahy defined it.Ara expanded it.And Lou Holtz—laid to rest this week in Cedar Grove Cemetery—lived it in a way that earned him a statue, a…
Leave No Doubt: Playoff Snub Fuels a Different Kind of Spring at Notre Dame
Two days before the start of spring practice, Marcus Freeman faced the media for about 30 minutes and delivered a clear message: this is a more advanced, more connected Notre…
Brian Jean-Mary Arrives at Notre Dame Ready to Sharpen a Strength
(Photo: Chad Ryan) When Brian Jean-Mary addressed the media for the first time as Notre Dame’s linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator recently, he made clear his first priority…
Holtz Came to Notre Dame Believing
Lou Holtz took his job as honorary coach quite seriously during Notre Dame's annual Blue-Gold game in 2007. (Icon Sportswire) Lou Holtz restored belief in Notre Dame football—and taught generations…
“This Is a Luxury”: Aaron Henry Embraces Loaded Notre Dame Secondary
When Aaron Henry stepped in front of the Notre Dame football media for the first time Wednesday, Feb. 25, he made one thing clear: He’s not here to rebuild anything.…
Charlie Partridge: Notre Dame’s New Defensive Line Architect Speaks
(Photo: Fighting Irish Media) Charlie Partridge is back in college football, and the Notre Dame defensive line room is about to get a masterclass in technique, brains, and relentless evaluation.…
Blue-Gold Game Set for April 25; Carr first QB Starter Back since 2020
(Photo: John Mersits) Notre Dame football announced that the 95th Blue-Gold Game, presented by Meijer, will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET in Notre Dame Stadium,…
Notre Dame’s Super Bowl Legacy: From Mack to Montana…to Love and Mills
(Photo: Icon Sportswire) There’s a reason Notre Dame keeps showing up on football’s biggest stage. From Red Mack making the first tackle in Super Bowl history to Joe Montana orchestrating…
Mickens Moves to the NFL—What’s Next for Notre Dame
(Photo: Chad Ryan) Extraordinary eye for talent, player development, recruiting chops, All-Americans, guys to the NFL. Mike Mickens’ move to the NFL was never a question of if — only…