When you talk about the improvements that are needed from a recruiting perspective for Notre Dame, there is none bigger than at wide receiver. The 2026 recruiting class needs to be a big one for Mike Brown,

The Ohio State Buckeyes ended up winning the National Championship Game by a final score of 34-23 over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Throughout the majority of

Cornerback Benjamin Morrison was one of the many stars on Notre Dame's roster who helped drive the resurgence. Following the season, Morrison declared for the 2025 NFL Draft , per Inside the Irish .

Then, for the biggest play of the game, Notre Dame decided to leave Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith on an island. It was third and 12 and the Fighting Irish would get the ball back with a stop with a chance to tie the game. Smith completely burned his defender and he was wide open for a huge gain, and he iced the game.

Ohio State started the second half strong as well as they scored a touchdown on their first drive, and then they kicked a field goal after Notre Dame failed to convert a fake punt. It was 31-7, and the Fighting Irish were showing no signs of life. Then, everything changed.

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished the college football season as the national championship runner-up following a 34-23 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Nine final thoughts on Notre Dame going out (almost) on top after its 34-23 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Ohio State and Notre Dame arrived in Atlanta on their charter flights on Friday as the teams moved closer to Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game.

Al Golden accomplished a ton in three years at Notre Dame but now the Irish must replace him as he's on his way back to the NFL. Who might they find to do that

Notre Dame has a chance to win its first national championship since 1988. Here's how the Fighting Irish can get past Ohio State.

College Football National Championship odds for Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday, January 20.

For those fans who are unfamiliar with the Fighting Irish, here's what you need to know about where Notre Dame is located and more: The University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame ...