Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP championship game on Monday:

Notre Dame has one of the most storied histories in college football, but no recent championships. Here's when the Fighting Irish last won a title:

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.

Three major college football programs are reportedly in the mix for Notre Dame transfer Rocco Spindler. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound offensive lineman appeared in 40 games with 23 starts over the last four seasons. He started the 2023 season before missing the final three games due to injury and returned to his starting role in 2024.

A whole generation of Notre Dame fans don't know what a national title feels like. That could all change on Monday night.

The Irish Illustrated team has its finger on the pulse of Notre Dame transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after the Irish lost to Ohio State in the CFP National Championship

“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.”

The Fighting Irish put together a tremendous season in 1988, outscoring opponents 359-135 on the season. Only twice did Notre Dame have to play in a one-score game, beating No. 10 Michigan 19-17 ...

The Buckeyes hold a 6-2 all-time record against the Fighting Irish, and they've won the last six matchups. In fact, Notre Dame hasn't beaten Ohio State in football since 1936.

It all comes down to this as Ohio State and Notre Dame battle with a National Championship on the line. Here are our staff predictions for the game.

Notre Dame has added a massive piece to its 2026 recruiting class with Mechanicsburg (Pa.) Cumberland Valley offensive lineman Tyler Merrill committing to the Fighting Irish. Massive is both literal and figurative with Merrill,