Louisville pulled away late, using free throws and inside scoring to beat Notre Dame 76–65 at the Yum! Center. Len Clark reports.

#24 Louisville went 13-of-18 at the line and outscored the Irish 40–22 inside, creating separation late on a late 13-1 run.. Cole Certa led Notre Dame with 18 points, including five three-pointers, and Carson Towt grabbed 10 rebounds. The Irish drop to 11–12 overall and 2–8 in ACC play. They return home to host Florida State on Saturday. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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Notre Dame football is celebrating its best recruiting haul in years. Len Clark has details.

Head coach Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish signed 30 high school prospects, including three five-stars and 18 four-stars. That’s a 70-percent blue-chip ratio. U-S-C holds the top spot, with Oregon, Ohio State and Alabama rounding out the top five. It’s Notre Dame’s best class since 2013, when the Irish brought in players like Jaylon Smith and Mike McGlinchey. The Irish added quarterback Teddy Jarrard and kicker Micah Drescher to finalize the class on Wednesday. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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Notre Dame is closing in on hiring a linebackers coach, as Len Clark reports.

A deal is in the works to bring former top Michigan assistant Brian Jean-Mary to South Bend. The move would fill a key role on defense and add a proven coach with experience developing physical, high-level linebacker units. The hire comes as Notre Dame continues to reshape its staff following recent changes, with an emphasis on toughness, recruiting, and continuity. An official announcement could come soon as the Irish prepare for spring practice. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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Notre Dame football is making a key move on the defensive side of the ball as Len Clark reports.

The Fighting Irish are expected to hire Aaron Henry as defensive backs coach and co-defensive coordinator. Henry most recently led the defense at Illinois and brings extensive Power Five experience, with a strong track record developing defensive backs. He replaces Mike Mickens, who left for the NFL, and reunites with defensive coordinator Chris Ash as Notre Dame continues preparations for the 2026 football season. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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Notre Dame returned to winning form by controlling the paint, as Len Clark reports.

The Irish scored 50 points inside and shot nearly 68 percent in the second half, pulling away for a 78–66 win over Stanford. Hannah Hidalgo led all scorers with 37 points and added nine rebounds. Notre Dame outscored the Cardinal by 12 after halftime to snap a two-game losing streak. The Irish improve to 14–8 overall and 6–5 in ACC play and host Virginia Tech on Thursday. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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Cold shooting from deep proved costly for Notre Dame in their loss at Syracuse. Len Clark reports.

Syracuse knocked down ten three-pointers to Notre Dame’s six, pulling away for an 86–72 win at the JMA Wireless Dome. Jalen Haralson led the Irish with 26 points, but Notre Dame shot just 27 percent from beyond the arc. The loss drops the Irish to 11–11 overall and 2–7 in ACC play. The Irish now head to Louisville this Wednesday. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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Notre Dame is back on the road for an ACC matchup at Syracuse. Len Clark has more.

The Irish are looking to respond after a hard-fought double-overtime loss earlier this week against Cal and aim to build consistency away from home. Syracuse brings its trademark energy on its home floor, setting the stage for a physical conference battle. Both teams are trying to end January on a high note — Notre Dame is just 1-6 this month and Syracuse hasn’t won in over two weeks, coming off a rough loss at NC State. The Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. Eastern. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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Notre Dame football is making another defensive coaching change this offseason as Len Clark reports.

Linebackers coach Al Washington is leaving Notre Dame to join the Miami Dolphins. Washington was promoted earlier this month after serving as Notre Dame’s defensive line coach and will now make the jump to the NFL. The move follows another recent departure, with defensive backs coach Mike Mickens leaving for the Baltimore Ravens. Notre Dame now turns its attention to filling yet another key defensive position with the start of spring practice just a few weeks away. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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Cal’s hot shooting from deep proved to be the difference on Thursday night in Berkeley in their win over the Notre Dame women’s basketball team. Len Clark has more.

Cal’s women’s basketball team knocked down an incredible 71 percent from three-point range in an 80–69 win over Notre Dame. Hannah Hidalgo, once again, led the Irish with 22 points, and had six rebounds and six assists. The Irish have lost 2-straight games and stand at 13-8 overall and 5-5 in the ACC. They visit Stanford on Sunday. Len Clark, Network Indiana.

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