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The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are an FBS football program in the FBS Independents. The program was founded in 1842 and is identified by its mascot, Notre Dame Leprechaun. The program record reflects 13 national championships and 3 playoff appearances. Notre Dame has played 10 games this season, finishing 9-1. Leading the Fighting Irish this season is CJ Carr, who has produced 2,741 passing yards and 24 touchdowns across 12 games. The full roster carries 138 athletes. The Fighting Irish play home games on the Notre Dame campus. Recent results for Notre Dame include a win over their opponent 70-7 and a win over their opponent 37-15. Next up: their opponent on September 6, 2026. Football at Notre Dame traces its lineage to 1842, making the Fighting Irish one of the older programs in the FBS Independents. Notre Dame Leprechaun has anchored the program's identity across that history. When fans fuel a Fighting Irish athlete on RallyFuel, 90% lands directly with the athlete — funding training, recovery, and the realities of college sports.
The Football Program at the University of Notre Dame competes at the highest level of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). As an independent program, it operates outside traditional conference affiliations, allowing a nationally diverse and highly competitive schedule. This positioning challenges athletes with consistently elite opponents, ensuring a rigorous competitive environment that fosters high performance and adaptability. Within the university’s athletics department, football stands as a flagship sport, integral to the institution’s identity and resource allocation. The program’s scale is substantial, featuring a comprehensive support system designed to sustain excellence on and off the field, while maintaining a commitment to academic and athletic balance.
The infrastructure supporting the Football Program is among the most advanced in collegiate athletics, designed to maximize athlete development and competitive readiness. The home venue, Notre Dame Stadium, boasts a seating capacity of approximately 77,000, featuring a meticulously maintained natural grass surface that enhances play quality and athlete safety. The stadium’s atmosphere during games provides a unique blend of tradition and intensity, creating an environment that prepares athletes for high-pressure competition.
Notre Dame Football commands significant commercial and media exposure, making it a prime platform for athlete brand development. The program benefits from extensive television broadcast agreements, including high-profile national networks and streaming services, which deliver widespread visibility to players and the program alike. The passionate and widespread fanbase amplifies this reach, driving strong engagement both locally and nationally.
This visibility translates into robust opportunities for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnerships. Sponsors and regional businesses actively seek association with Notre Dame Football due to its consistent media presence and community impact. For recruits, choosing this program means aligning with a brand that supports personal growth beyond the field, offering pathways to build a lasting public profile and commercial appeal while competing at an elite level.
