Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP championship game on Monday:

The Irish Illustrated team has its finger on the pulse of Notre Dame transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after the Irish lost to Ohio State in the CFP National Championship

Three major college football programs are reportedly in the mix for Notre Dame transfer Rocco Spindler. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound offensive lineman appeared in 40 games with 23 starts over the last four seasons. He started the 2023 season before missing the final three games due to injury and returned to his starting role in 2024.

Sources: Chris Ash has accepted the job as the Notre Dame’s new defensive coordinator. Ash brings a blend of coordinating experience, NFL experience and high-end results as a collegiate coordinator. A deal is expected to be finalized in the near future. pic.twitter.com/1qOjdpb6jf

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on after losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Notre Dame’s college football future hinges on a hinge. An elbow, specifically. That elbow connects quarterback CJ Carr’s upper arm to his lower arm.

Ohio State football is only 30 minutes away from winning the College Football Playoff national championship over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes look amazing. OSU currently head into halftime with a 21-7 lead over Notre Dame and are set to receive the ball in the second half.

Ohio State's athletic department redefined the meaning of going all in and then some to win a national title. It better have been worth it.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had plenty to celebrate over the last week-plus after knocking off Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Since then, the Buckeyes have seemingly gotten confirmation that both star receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate will be

It goes game-by-game and gives the biggest plays from each game and some of the celebration. It's worth watching in full when you have a few minutes, especially the end when Marcus Freeman and others discuss what makes Notre Dame special and the future of the program. You can check it out below.

Joey Kaufman of The Columbus Dispatch has reported that a member of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day's staff is currently on paid administrative leave amid unspec