College stars in the CFL: Everett Golson
Golson started two years for the Fighting Irish and another for the Seminoles. Now, he's entering a second straight season riding the pine for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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These new assistants already tearing up recruiting
Texas has been one of the hottest recruiters this spring and summer. That's thanks to Todd Orlando, among others on the staff. He is just one of several new assistants already making a mark with their new teams.
Scout's Take: TE George Takacs to Notre Dame
The Fighting Irish continue to fortify an area of strength with a commitment from versatile tight end George Takacs.
Tom VanHaaren ESPN Staff Writer
Notre Dame landed ESPN 300 tight end George Takacs on Wednesday. The No. 176 ranked prospect chose Notre Dame over a ton of big offers, including the in-state schools of Florida and Florida State. Takacs is the seventh ESPN 300 tight end Notre Dame has landed since the 2013 class.
Notre Dame goes all out for recruit
The Fighting Irish made a few bold predictions on the back of a football card designed for ESPN 300 cornerback Houston Griffith. Among them: A 48-10 win over Michigan in 2018, a national title in 2019 and a Jim Thorpe Award for Griffith as a senior. (@___HG3/Twitter)
Navy safety Gilman transfers to Notre Dame
Safety Alohi Gilman, who had a game-high 12 tackles in Navy's win over Notre Dame last season, has transferred to the Irish, it was announced Friday.
Gilman transfers to Notre Dame
Safety Alohi Gilman will be transferring from Navy to Notre Dame, Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced on Friday. Gilman will be able to play starting with the 2018 season and will have three years of eligibility remaining.
Hoge transferring to BYU
Notre Dame center Tristen Hoge has signed with BYU. Hoge will have three years of eligibility remaining after sitting out 2017 per NCAA rules. He joins his cousin, QB Beau Hoge, on the Cougars roster.
ESPN Stats and Information
88 Days until CFB Kickoff: Notre Dame hasn't won a National Title since 1988. Under Lou Holtz, the Irish finished that season 12-0 with 10 wins by double digits and a scoring margin of +19.8 PPG. This year, Notre Dame will try to bounce back from a 4-8 season, tied for the 2nd-most losses in school history.
Ex-Irish QB Zaire says he's headed to Florida
Ex-Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire has told multiple media outlets that he plans to transfer to Florida and join the Gators as a graduate transfer.
SEC tweaks transfer rule, opening door for Zaire
The SEC has adjusted its graduate transfer policy, a change that could mean Florida lands former Notre Dame quarterback Malik Zaire.
Ex-Irish QB Zaire nearing transfer decision
Quarterback Malik Zaire, now that he has graduated from Notre Dame, is close to choosing where he will transfer and play in 2017.
Updated 2018 class rankings: Irish fall two spots
Notre Dame is bouncing back on the recruiting trail after a tough 2016 season, but it's still in danger of falling out of the top 10 after this latest update.
Which is the best Notre Dame team of all time?
Notre Dame came within a game of a national title in 2012, so where would that team rank among the best in the program's long history? You'll have to look past the top 10.
Way-too-early 2018 rankings: Irish O-line
Notre Dame's Mike McGlinchey and Quenton Nelson rank among the top 2018 NFL O-line prospects. The younger Nelson (6-5, 325) has caught Kiper's eye since last preseason.
Ten high-stakes games for 2017: Georgia at Notre Dame
No coach from a major program enters the season feeling more heat than Brian Kelly. After a 4-8 fiasco in 2016, he desperately needs a win against the Bulldogs on Sept 9.
Report: Irish's buyout to Weis totaled $19M
Former Notre Dame and Kansas head football coach Charlie Weis could ultimately earn more than $24.5 million from the schools while not coaching either program.
Notre Dame announces ACC slate through '37
Labor Day road games against Clemson in 2031 and Virginia Tech in 2036 highlight Notre Dame's future ACC matchups.
Pat McManamon ESPN Staff Writer
The pick of QB DeShone Kizer changes the feel of this draft. The Browns have a young quarterback to groom and help grow to go with three talented players taken in the first round. There were points of last season that the combination of Myles Garrett and Kizer would have thrilled people. There's no reason it shouldn't be a reason for excitement now.
Do the Browns finally have their answer at QB? (0:46)
Matt Bowen ESPN Staff Writer
Very interested to see how QB DeShone Kizer develops under Hue Jackson. The talent, size and arm strength is there with Kizer. He flashes on the tape. And Jackson is one of the best teachers in the NFL.
Browns get their QB in DeShone Kizer
Cleveland waited until the 52nd pick to take the Notre Dame signal-caller, who has Ben Roethlisberger-like size and strength, but Mel Kiper Jr. cautions against throwing him onto the field as a starter right away.
Browns take Kizer, 'surprised' QB there in R2
The Browns said DeShone Kizer's willingness to learn in the pre-draft process was a big reason they selected the former Notre Dame QB in the second round Friday night.
2017 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hainsey | OG | Signed | 86 |
| Brock Wright | TE-Y | Signed | 86 |
| Cole Kmet | TE-Y | Signed | 83 |
| Darnell Ewell | OG | Signed | 82 |
| Josh Lugg | OT | Signed | 82 |
2016 FBS Indep. Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| BYU | 1-0 | 9-4 |
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | 4-8 |
| Army | 0-1 | 8-5 |
| Massachusetts | 0-1 | 2-10 |
Team Leaders 2016
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | J. Smith | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2012 | T. Eifert | John Mackey Award |
| 2012 | M. Te'o | Maxwell Award |
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