Mike Berardino

Should Marcus Freeman, who turns 39 next month, coach through the duration of his new contract, his nine-year tenure would rank sixth in Notre Dame history.

SOUTH BEND — Private equity companies have expressed interest in partnering with Notre Dame as the operating cost of major college sports skyrockets, athletic director Pete Bevacqua said Tuesday.

mike berardino, south bend tribune SOUTH BEND — Nine days into the winter transfer portal window, just one Notre Dame football commitment had gone public: Alabama graduate transfer defensive back DeVonta Smith.

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SOUTH BEND — Notre Dame 's path to Friday's College Football Playoff opener against Indiana was lined with a series of teachable moments, if not outright blessings from on high.

Howard Cross III gave way to third-year tackle Donovan Hinish as Notre Dame finished out an 11-1 regular season.

Facing everybody’s coach of the year and with Curt Cignetti’s mentor (Nick Saban) on site, Marcus Freeman had the upper hand from the start.

SOUTH BEND — Riley Leonard's postgame fashion statement after Friday night's 27-17 win over Indiana said it all.

mike berardino, south bend tribune SOUTH BEND — Surging Notre Dame football (12-1) has earned a New Year's Night date in New Orleans with No. 2 Georgia (11-2) in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup.

Show Caption SOUTH BEND — Gunner Stockton is three inches shorter and far less experienced than the Georgia quarterback he's replacing, but Notre Dame football has plenty of respect for the Bulldogs' injury replacement.