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Quarterback is always a hot topic at Notre Dame, and that has ramped up in recent weeks as rumors continue to swirl about the Irish landing a player at that position in the transfer portal. Since the 2022 regular season ended, 10-game starter Drew Pyne has transferred out in part to the Irish staff telling him they are going to bring in a transfer,…

There are plenty of storylines to track prior to Friday's Notre Dame vs South Carolina clash in the Gator Bowl. Who's opted out and who's ready to play in Jacksonville? The college football handicapping team from The GoldSheet Find expert Free NCAAF picks from WagerTalk each and every season! Each weekly edition of The Football GoldSheet is…

South Carolina Gamecocks (8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS) Date/Time: Friday, December 30th, 3:30 PM Where: TIAA Bank Field, Jacksonville, FL TV: ESPN Point Spread: SC+2.5 / ND -2.5 (Deposit $100 and get $100 FREE when you use bonus code PREDICT100 at the web's most fun sportsbook -> MyBookie!) Over/Under…

Notre Dame should trample Marshall this weekend - the only question becomes how violently. With injured receivers and a stout defense, our college football picks like the Fighting Irish to grind this game to a halt. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish stressed Ohio State last week, but they could not quite pull off the Top-5 upset. First-year head coach…

SOUTH BEND - The same transparency that sent fellow quarterback Drew Pyne racing for the transfer portal elicited barely more than a shrug from injured incumbent Tyler Buchner. At least that was Buchner's recollection Sunday when asked how it felt to hear directly from coach Marcus Freeman that Notre Dame would seek quarterback help on the transfer…

No. 5 Notre Dame and No. 9 Oklahoma State meet on Saturday for a showdown in the Fiesta Bowl, as we get a New Year's Day gift featuring one of best matchups of the college football season. The Fighting Irish were the first team outside the College Football Playoff in the selection committee's final rankings, while Oklahoma State dropped to ninth…

Each week the entire USCFootball.com staff will reveal their picks against the spread for the upcoming USC football game. This week the Trojans back at home in the Coliseum taking on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish with a kickoff time set for at 4:30 p.m. PT with the game on ABC. The spread for the game is USC favored by 5.5 points (since we made our…

college football odds series for our Clemson Notre Dame prediction and pick. Clemson is unbeaten, but the Tigers aren't nearly as dominant as their best teams were under quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Trevor Lawrence. To be clear, Clemson has had a great season. Dabo Swinney should be thrilled with his team's toughness and resilience. Clemson…

If the previous three weeks are any indication, they're coming. The Notre Dame punt block unit is coming after the Midshipmen punter and odds are, they're going to get one. At least one. It might be Isaiah Foskey again or Clarence Lewis again or maybe this time, Houston Griffith or Ramon Henderson's turn. But this special teams unit is…

The 2021 Notre Dame football season will be remembered for many things: Will the 2021 season end on a high note as Notre Dame looks to end its drought: The Irish have not won a major bowl game since January of 1994? Here is how the Fighting Irish Wire staff sees the Fiesta Bowl going: Those who feel football has gotten too offensive-minded will see…

Notre Dame Football looks to continue its success on the road after a program-defining victory against #4 Clemson. This week's opponent will be the Navy Midshipmen, as Marcus Freeman gets his first taste of this rivalry as Head Coach. Ken Niumatalolo's team has had some close calls this fall and will be keen to halt the Irish momentum. It will be a…

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Jarrett Patterson addressed the Notre Dame football team during practice last month, a two-time captain checking in during a season that hasn't gone to plan but hasn't completely gone off the tracks, either. That's been true specifically for Patterson, who overcame a pectoral injury last spring only to suffer a foot ligament…

SOUTH BEND - Notre Dame football writer Mike Berardino spent a few hours answering reader questions, as he does each Tuesday starting at 11 a.m. A lightly edited transcript follows: Cheryl from Texas: Do you think ND can run the ball against Clemson? Mike Berardino: Hi Cheryl, that is the big question, isn't it? Notre Dame's rushing offense has…

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-3 SU, 3-4 ATS 2021) vs. Syracuse Orange (6-1 SU, 6-1 ATS) Date/Time: Saturday, October 29th, 12:00 PM Where: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse NY TV: ABC Point Spread: ND+2.5 / SYR -2.5 Over/Under Total: 47.5 In a battle of teams having opposite years based upon expected success, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the…

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish began their 2022 season against the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, falling short by a score of 21-10 on Saturday night. Trying to steal a win in a hostile environment was always seen as a stiff challenge for the Irish, who managed to put up an inspired effort for much of the contest. The loss leaves new head coach…

UNC and Notre Dame make for an interesting contrast, as the Tar Heels score at will, but might not be able to stop even the Irish's feeble fight. With ND perhaps in a rhythm, we're seeing value in early points. After getting their first win of the Marcus Freeman Era, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have to go on the road to try to slow a dynamic…

When early odds for various Notre Dame football games were released over the summer, oddsmakers gave the North Carolina Tar Heels close to a touchdown - 6.5 points. That isn't so less than a week before kickoff. Lines were adjusted Sunday after the conclusion of Week 3 college football action. Multiple sports books had the game as a straight-up…

SOUTH BEND, Ind. - So begins the Drew Pyne Era for the Notre Dame Irish. Stepping in for injured starter Tyler Buchner was never how Pyne wanted to take over the QB1 role, but the Irish (0-2) will need him to exceed all expectations, regardless. "It's an honor to be able to help this team win," Pyne said Tuesday. "But for me, it's easy to fall into…

The Notre Dame football team looks for win No. 1 on the 2022 season this Saturday against Cal, and here are the latest odds and our prediction. It has been a terrible start to the season for the Notre Dame football team, as they lost a tough one against No. 2 Ohio State, and then were shocked at home by Marshall. For head coach Marcus Freeman, that…

College football is all the way back! For the first time since late November of last year, every conference at the FBS level will have games, and there is plenty of action to start us off in 2022. The Michigan Wolverines will take on the Colorado State Rams of the Mountain West Conference to kickoff the season at the Big House. But there are plenty…

In a season where Notre Dame will have a new head coach and yet another new quarterback, the Irish will be banking on their elite offensive line and strong defense to elevate them into the national championship hunt. Here is our Notre Dame futures odds, picks, and preview. As conference realignment continues to drastically alter the college…