The Clemson Tigers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish aren't exactly bitter rivals. But two of college football's most recognizable brands could soon be seeing a lot more of each other. ESPN announced its decision Thursday to continue broadcasting ACC athletics through 2036 rather than exercise an opt-out clause that would have ended the broadcast rights agreement after the 2027 season.

We now know the entire 2025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football schedule, including dates and home/away locations. The Irish have seven home games on the schedule. Notre Dame will also face several teams that are considered rivals. Navy, USC, Boston College, and Stanford are on the schedule.

“Notre Dame is targeting Texas Tech’s James Blanchard for its new general manager position, sources tell me and @TomLoy247 for @CBSSports/@247Sports,” Matt Zenitz said in a post. “At Texas Tech, Blanchard has become of the nation’s most respected college front office figures.”

One of Wisconsin's top-ranked class of 2026 targets committed to Notre Dame on Thursday. The Badgers were one of his five finalists.

Freeman made an extended run to snag Blanchard away from Texas Tech before the Red Raiders at the time awarded Blanchard with one of college football's top dea