In other words, the Big Ten wanted Notre Dame to give up its independence for football, which the Irish didn't seem to be willing to do. "They were about TV, and they were about independence ...

Mike Martin, former Detroit Lions scouting executive, is set to be the new Notre Dame football general manager to help keep the team elite.

Riley Leonard, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback, released a buildup clip on Thursday ahead of ... moment for both programs on college football’s biggest stage.