Notre Dame football beats out Alabama, Penn State

Notre Dame football beats out Alabama, Penn State for 4-star OL
Tyler Merrill is a four-star recruit according to 247 Sports. He is the #61 player in the 2026 recruiting class, the #5 IOL and the #2 player in the state of Pennsylvania. Merrill currently attends Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Meet the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football class of 2026 commitments
Get to know the class of 2026 prospects committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in this feature from Blue & Gold. We have provided background info on each of the commits below (in chronological order from the newest pledge to the oldest) and will continue to update this article each time Notre Dame lands a new commitment.
Wisconsin football top class of 2026 target commits to Notre Dame
One of Wisconsin's top-ranked class of 2026 targets committed to Notre Dame on Thursday. The Badgers were one of his five finalists.
Cumberland Valley 4-star offensive lineman commits to Notre Dame
It was a big day for Cumberland Valley four-star offensive lineman Tyler Merrill. The rising senior made his college choice official on Thursday. His choices were down to Penn State, Notre Dame, Alabama,
Where Notre Dame ranks in way-too-early 2025 college football top 25 rankings
Notre Dame just finished the 2024 college football team as the national runner-up. Second-best team in the land. Where should the Fighting Irish rank entering the 2025 season? Per eight reputable media outlets,
Notre Dame football 2025 signee makes huge rise in recruiting ranking
Notre Dame football’s 2025 edge rusher signee Christopher Burgess Jr. made a huge rise in the final rankings for his class.
Blue-Chip Pennsylvania OL Tyler Merrill Commits to Notre Dame
Star offensive lineman Tyler Merrill announced his commitment to Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame Football. The 6’5 320 IOL from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, chose the Irish over the Michigan Wolverines,
Could Clemson-Notre Dame football series become a permanent rivalry?
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.
Notre Dame Football Lands Top Offensive Lineman, Beats Bluebloods for Commitment
Notre Dame bolsters its 2025 recruiting class with a key addition—landing a 4-star offensive lineman to strengthen the Fighting Irish front.
Notre Dame feels angry and motivated after loss of College Football Playoff national title game
Notre Dame players were angry after their loss to Ohio State in the title game. But there was motivation after its College ...
Notre Dame's Riley Leonard drops truth bomb on impending transition to NFL
Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard dishes on what he needs to show NFL scouts while at the Senior Bowl ...
How an ex-Alabama QB could help Notre Dame to national championship
Former Alabama football QB Tyler Buchner has found joy as a walk-on wide receiver for Notre Dame, after winning a national ...
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Doyel: Notre Dame football is back. Not perfect, but getting there under Marcus Freeman
Same goes for Freeman’s football team. This wasn’t that last dude’s Notre Dame, a team that fattened itself up on a ...
Unlike Alabama And Brian Kelly, Notre Dame And Marcus Freeman Could Have Beaten Ohio State
This loss for Notre Dame to Ohio State in the national title game wasn't Alabama 2013 all over again, but there were ...
For many Notre Dame fans, no stop on a magical College Football Playoff run can be missed
In a college football season like no other, these Notre Dame fans couldn't help but commit to the full Playoff journey.
Who is Jordan Faison? Meet Notre Dame two-sport athlete who plays football, lacrosse
Jordan Faison is a two-sport star at Notre Dame, playing football and lacrosse. He's looking to win another national title ...
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Ohio State or Notre Dame? Nick Saban predicts CFP National Championship Game winner
The Buckeyes defeated Texas, 28-14, in the Cotton Bowl to get to the championship game. Notre Dame defeated Penn State, 27-24 ...