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Notre Dame hockey swept by Penn State

By Ryan Murphy · Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

Notre Dame hockey drops to 0-12 in conference play.

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Second half run dooms No. 23 Irish in top-25 home showdown with No. 9 Louisville

By Jack Muething · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

No. 23 Notre Dame falls short against electric Louisville offense, despite 24 points and 8 assists from junior guard Hannah Hidalgo.

Irish face Nittany Lions without top defenseman Fischer

By Ryan Murphy · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Notre Dame hockey heads back on the road for two matches against Penn State.

Analysis: Irish men's basketball struggles to find offensive rythym

By Ben Hicks · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

A combination of subpar personal, scheme and play have lent the Irish no luck.

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Fencing continues quest for national title

By Chris Dailey · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Notre Dame heads on the road to begin fencing season in Philadelphia.

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Notre Dame men’s tennis prepares for spring season

By Jacek Kawczynski · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Notre Dame begins its tennis season against Yale before buckling up for conference play.

NFL interest, battery allegation and transfer portal mark hectic start to 2026

By Observer Sports Staff · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

In a turbulent beginning to January, head coach Marcus Freeman quelled NFL interest, dealt with an inaccurate accusation of battery and secured the nation's best transfer portal class.

Hurricanes rout Irish in first game back from holiday break

By Henry Lytle · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Miami beats Notre Dame 81-69 in a strong second half effort to move the Irish record to 10-7 and 1-3 in conference play.

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Bevacqua advocates for reform after playoff omission

By Chris Dailey · Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

The athletic director argued against the ACC and the CFP committee's actions following the Irish's No. 11 final rankings.

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Jeremiyah Love’s case for the Heisman Trophy

By Chris Dailey · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Can a Heisman Trophy for Jeremiyah Love salvage a disappointing end to the season for Notre Dame?

The future of Irish football: Notre Dame secures all-time great 2026 class

By Observer Sports Staff · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

The 2026 Irish recruiting class is headlined by a number of high-impact players on each side of the ball.

Irish football fails to make playoffs

By Observer Sports Staff · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

After being ranked in the top 10 of every weekly rankings update, the Irish were left out in the only one that mattered.

Hicks: Miami isn’t the problem. Alabama is.

By Ben Hicks · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

After Notre Dame’s shocking snub from the College Football Playoff, the Irish are left with more questions than answers.

Frustration builds after Irish hockey swept by Wisconsin

By Ryan Murphy · Monday, Dec. 8, 2025

Notre Dame hockey has fallen to 4-11-1 after recent struggles.

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Irish women's basketball give up lead to undefeated Ole Miss

By Nikki Stachurski · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Notre Dame comes up short against Ole Miss.

Notre Dame battles against TCU for the first time since 1997

By Payton Dymek · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Notre Dame travels to TCU on Friday, December 5 to build off of a Missouri victory in the ACC/SEC showdown.

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Irish hockey notebook: Kempf Named to World Juniors

By Ryan Murphy · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

Irish add third 5-star in recruiting cycle, still seeking for Big-10 conference win.

Canadians, hockey and NCAA: what to know

By Nikki Stachurski · Friday, Dec. 5, 2025

NCAA changes restrictions on canadian players' ability to enroll in American colleges

Hockey prepares for battle against No. 2 Wisconsin

By Nikki Stachurski · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

Notre Dame prepares to face off against Wisconsin.

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Irish emerge victorious in riveting non-conference matchup with Missouri

By Harrison Brown · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Clutch Certa shooting propels Irish to marquee victory over Missouri.

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