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Bengals drama might have Al Golden missing the good old Notre Dame headaches

2 weeks ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

Al Golden swapped South Bend for Cincy—and landed in a contract circusDo you think former Notre Dame football defensive coordinator Al Golden wishes he were still in South Bend? He can’t have envisioned when he took the DC job with the Cincinnati Bengals that he’d have to deal with the possibly not having the NFL’s returning sack leader or the first-round pick chosen to replace him.
New 2025 CFP projections offers good and bad news for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

Andy Staples’ playoff bracket gives Notre Dame fans something to celebrate—and fearWith the format for the College Football Playoffs changing in 2025, the Notre Dame football program is looking at a season in which, if everything goes right, they'll get a Top 4 seed and a first-round bye. It's anyone's guess just how the season goes beyond that. The straight seeding will affect a lot more than just the Fighting Irish.
Notre Dame once again shuns easy wins for more favorable playoff path

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

Notre Dame football quietly made a bold playoff statement for 2025With the new College Football Playoff format allowing more teams into the race for the National Title than ever, the strength of schedule has become an even bigger debate than it was a few years ago. That's especially interesting in regards to the Notre Dame football program. The Fighting Irish are often accused of having too easy a schedule to be considered a real national title contender.
Notre Dame quietly putting together 1 of the best recruiting classes in the country

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

Notre Dame’s recruiting run just earned national praise Irish fans will love. At this point, it’s not remotely a surprise that Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame are on one heck of a recruiting run. What might be a little bit surprising is just how good that run has been in the eyes of analysts all over the country. ESPN is the latest organization to give the Fighting Irish their flowers.
4-star Notre Dame commit gives Marcus Freeman huge news with other teams lurking

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

One of Notre Dame football’s top commits just made it clear no other team has a shot. One of the truly special things about Marcus Freeman's approach to getting kids to sign on with the Notre Dame football team is that they tend to commit because they truly love the school and the program. There isn’t much in the way of doubt that they will still be in the fold come signing day. That was demonstrated again when Tiki Hola talked about how he knew he was committing to the Irish before he told anyone.
4-star RB had special 2-word message for Notre Dame fans after committing

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

Latest prospect reaffirms Notre Dame commitment with message that shuts down flip talkThe Notre Dame football team is on the kind of run that all sorts of teams would be jealous of, but there are always people who will be worried about a commitment changing their minds quickly. Jonaz Walton wants Irish fans to know they have nothing to worry about. His word is his bond. It's not just what the 4-star running back said shortly after his commitment. However, that message to fans resonates.
Notre Dame fan favorite sees his NFL dreams come true with the Steelers

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

A former Notre Dame football walk-on impressed at Steelers camp and earned his shot at the NFL. The NFL comes calling for former Notre Dame football players in a myriad of different ways. That was demonstrated again when a fan favorite, Max Hurleman, got his own chance at the next level earlier this week. Hurleman, who joined the Fighting Irish last year as a walk-on from Colgate, showed again that he might be this generation's version of Rudy Ruettiger.
Notre Dame fully disrespected in new post-spring Top 25 rankings from Josh Pate

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

Notre Dame football fans aren’t having Josh Pate’s latest rankings—and for good reason. If you tend not to take Josh Pate very seriously like me, kudos to you for being wise beyond your years (however old you are.) And while Pate isn't someone who should really ever be taken seriously, his latest post-spring Top 20 rankings are still something that Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans should point and laugh at as they begin to circulate on social media on Monday.
Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame in pole position as elite WR cancels Ohio State visit

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

Notre Dame football intensifies push as top 4‑star wideout drops Ohio State from plans. If you’re someone who wonders if and when Marcus Freeman will ever end the current hot streak for Notre Dame recruiting he’s on, you’re not alone. The latest sign that he’s not slowing down came on Saturday, right around the same time he hauled in his latest commitment from defensive lineman Tiki Hola, another top target had crossed a rival off his list.
Marcus  Freeman outduels USC again as Notre Dame grabs elite Texas defensive lineman

1 month ago | slapthesign.com | Oliver VanDervoort

Notre Dame football extends 2026 recruiting surge with another 4‑star defensive pickup. No one tell Marcus Freeman that the Notre Dame football team can’t grab every single prospect it sets its eyes on. When the Fighting Irish are on this kind of a streak, they really can’t be doubted in any way. The hot streak continued on Saturday as Freeman and company scored a commitment from 4-star defensive lineman Tiki Hola. The Bastrop, Texas prospect had narrowed his list down to the Irish, USC and SMU.