Notre Dame vs Miami Means A Return Of An Irish Arch-villain originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Notre Dame was one win away from securing the national title last season. Although the Fighting Irish came up short, fans won’t forget the 2024 run anytime soon. College football expert Phil Steele believes Notre Dame has more good times ahead,

Miles Boykin led Notre Dame with 59 catches for 872 yards and eight touchdowns during his senior year, which ended with a loss to Clemson in the CFP. If Fields can be that kind of receiver — very good but maybe not quite spectacular — that’s probably a win for Notre Dame.

Despite not being selected until the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft, Kyren Williams has turned into one of the most dependable backs in the league.

The broken arm Notre Dame lineman Charles Jagusah suffered has a chance to impact more than just Notre Dame during the 2025 season.

These are the players, coaches, teams and concepts that every squad in our Way-Too-Early Top 25 will be looking out for in 2025.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman arrives prior to the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Joe Theismann is ready for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers to become a yearly fixture from 2026 to 2038.