The playoff format change validates Notre Dame's insistence on staying independent. Now there is zero incentive for the Irish to join the Big Ten.

Notre Dame has had great success in the 2026 recruiting cycle, but is yet to land a tight end. That may soon be changing, however.

Notre Dame hosted Waukee (Iowa) four-star tight end Evan Jacobson for his official visit over the weekend and he had a lot of good feedback on the trip afterwards.

Jerzy Robinson is currently ranked as the No. 3 overall prospect in the 2026 women's high school basketball class.