The NCAA allots 105 rostered players entering the 2026 season, though exceptions will be made for those designated as roster exemptions heading into the 2025 campaign. The purpose of that amendment was to allow 120-player rosters—the norm in 2024—to gradu... See more
To kick off 2026, Irish Illustrated is running a series of top-10 articles related to Notre Dame football. At least one story will be published daily from Jan. 1 through Jan. 10. Looking to pass the time while that omnipresent portal passes? Perhaps looki... See more
The NCAA allots 105 rostered players entering the 2026 season, though exceptions will be made for those designated as roster exemptions heading into the 2025 campaign. The purpose of that amendment was to allow 120-player rosters—the norm in 2024—to gradu... See more
The NCAA allots 105 rostered players entering the 2026 season, though exceptions will be made for those designated as roster exemptions heading into the 2025 campaign. The purpose of that amendment was to allow 120-player rosters—the norm in 2024—to gradu... See more
Al Washington has served as defensive line coach for Marcus Freeman's staff since the head coach took the program's reins in the winter of 2022. Now, Washington assumes another role—linebackers coach for the 2025 Fighting Irish. Washington, who was preced... See more