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Notre Dame Football continues to get a ton of spring hype
TL;DR
Notre Dame Football is generating significant spring hype, with many analysts predicting a strong season ahead. ESPN's Heather Dinich claims the Irish could contend for the national championship in 2026.
One of the few joys in life on a Monday morning is knowing that there is Notre Dame Football news and a Triple Option to run.
NEVER FEAR… HEATHER DINICH IS HERE
It’s the spring football season for the entire country, even if the start and stop dates are different for many schools. It’s a time of hope and projection as Notre Dame, and everyone else around the country, sheds their skin to begin anew. This makes for a lot of interesting storylines, and as far as Notre Dame is concerned, the Irish are kind of sitting pretty.
While there’s the usual noise about conferences and schedule strength, a lot of CFB reporters and personalities are all in on the Irish in 2026. ESPN’s Heather Dinich is no exception, and she makes a strong claim for Notre Dame to be in contention for the national championship while standing in an Indiana Hoosier team meeting room.
Heather Dinich stood in the Indiana Hoosier team meeting room only to talk about how great Notre Dame is going to be in 2026.
Everyone wants to know how the Irish are going to be better this year without Price and Love:
"These guys are LOADED. They're going to be just fine at… pic.twitter.com/5sRmDkbh23
— CathVSConf☘️ (@CathVSConf) April 12, 2026
MORE JEREMIYAH LOVE DRAFT TALK
We are less than two weeks away from the NFL Draft, and Jeremiyah Love continues to be one of the most talked about players in the class. One of those “talking” is former Notre Dame and Pittsburgh Steelers great, Jerome Bettis. The bruising running back lent his voice for a nice spotlight video for the NFL.
.@JeremiyahLove is ready to take his talent to Sundays 💪
2026 NFL Draft – April 23-25 on NFLN/ESPN/ABC
Stream on @NFLPluspic.twitter.com/ZQqalANCcx— NFL (@NFL) April 12, 2026
And speaking of Jeremiyah Love… his final destination is still very much in the air. Lately there has been a big focus on the Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders — but a new mock draft was just released that has Love going to the Arizona Cardinals at #3.
Benny Palazzolo Mock Draft 1.0 pic.twitter.com/B5Rko7rHQZ
— Steve Palazzolo (@StevePalazzolo_) April 13, 2026
WHO’S OVERRATED?
An annual tradition is when CFB fans crap all over Notre Dame when the preseason rankings are released. Mind you — their chants of overrated are mostly BS, but the Irish are an easy target since they are either loved or hated by the entire country. And yet… these stats from 2010 don’t include Notre Dame, and I think that’s pretty fun.
Most Unranked Finishes After Being Ranked in Preseason:
(Since 2010 – AP Poll)
USC – 7
Texas A&M – 7
Wisconsin – 6
Florida – 6
LSU – 5
Michigan State – 5
North Carolina – 5
TCU – 5
Georgia – 4
Auburn – 4
Texas – 4
Miami – 4
Michigan – 4
Penn State – 4 pic.twitter.com/l3wKm4W9B5— College Football Report (@CFBReport) April 13, 2026
WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE
A lot has been made this spring about the “fights” going on inside Notre Dame’s practices between players. These fights — or scuffles as Marcus Freeman like to call them — seem to happen quite a bit, and no one is really concerned about it. Should we be? The answer is “no” of course, but then when you see clips of CJ Carr talking trash — IT’S STILL NO.
It’s very competitive right now, and the more competitive Notre Dame can be in practice, the better off they’ll be throughout the season.
“Why is Notre Dame spring so chippy?” as CJ Carr points at multiple defenders while he strolls into the end zone
(Via @NDFootball) pic.twitter.com/GQKX9HA7Gi
— Greg Flammang (@greg2126) April 11, 2026
Q&A
What predictions are being made about Notre Dame Football for 2026?
Analysts, including ESPN's Heather Dinich, predict that Notre Dame Football could be in contention for the national championship in 2026.
Why is there increased hype around Notre Dame Football this spring?
The spring football season brings renewed hope and projections for teams, and Notre Dame is seen as having a strong potential for the upcoming seasons.
Who is Heather Dinich and what is her stance on Notre Dame Football?
Heather Dinich is an ESPN reporter who has expressed strong support for Notre Dame, suggesting they will be a serious contender for the national championship.
What factors contribute to Notre Dame's optimistic outlook for the future?
Factors include the team's performance projections, conference dynamics, and the strength of their schedule, which analysts believe positions them well for success.
