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College Football Preseason Coaches Poll Top-10

August 4, 2025 Leprechaun Express - Steve Welsh Headlines
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College Football Preseason Coaches Poll top-10

1 Texas
2 Ohio State
3 Penn State
4 Georgia
5 #NotreDame
6 Clemson
7 Oregon
8 Alabama
9 LSU
10 Miami

[from espn.com/college-football/rankings]

Leprechaun Express: Notre Dame Football Intel Update

Recent ‘Notre Dame’ Headlines

  • ‘Notre Dame’ gears up for matchup against rival Purdue
  • Does ‘Notre Dame’ Finally Crack the Win Column Against Purdue? ‘Notre Dame’ 0-2 but has a chance to get back on track against the Boilermakers
  • VIDEO: After-practice press conference by ‘Notre Dame’ players and QB Coach/Pass Game Coordinator Gino Guidugli, as Irish readied for Purdue; featuring Eli Raridon, Malachi Fields, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Adon Shuler
  • ‘Notre Dame’ football lost twice already but Fighting Irish are worthy of Top 25 ranking
  • South Bend Police increase security measures for ‘Notre Dame’ football game; shots fired last week just off campus during gametime
  • ‘Notre Dame’ football score predictions: Irish vs. Purdue national picks
  • Quote Unquote: Evolution of CJ Carr Continues under QB Coach Gino Guidugli; and quotes from Malachi Fields, Adon Shuler, Eli Raridon
  • Predictions: Purdue at #24 ‘Notre Dame’
  • ‘You are far from cooked’: Why national analysts believe in ‘Notre Dame’ despite 0-2 start
  • ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue preview
  • Purdue vs. ‘Notre Dame’ Prediction
  • ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue: A Deep Look at Historic Football Rivalry; met on the gridiron every year from 1946-2014
  • How Desperate is ‘Notre Dame’? Concerns Going Into the Purdue Showdown
  • Thunderstorms possible for ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue; weather forecasts iffy for Saturday afternoon and early evening in Notre Dame, IN
  • Everything ‘Notre Dame’ Head Coach Marcus Freeman Said on Thursday Before Purdue
  • Purdue vs #24 Notre Dame: storylines, time, TV & streaming
  • ‘Notre Dame’ coach gets honest about CJ Carr after Texas A&M loss
  • ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue: Why the Irish Will Finally Get Their First Win
  • Reasons For ‘Notre Dame’ Optimism After Loss to Texas A&M; Irish will not let 0-2 turn into lost season; still a long way to go
  • ‘Notre Dame’ seeks first win vs Purdue
  • ‘Notre Dame’s’ Jeremiyah Love Points ‘Finger at Myself’ Following Loss to Texas A&M; exceeded Game 1 rushing total in first half with 10 carries for 42 yards, finished with 27 touches for 147 yards and a touchdown on the ground and through the air
  • ‘Notre Dame’s’ Sudden Role Reversal with Fans and National Media
  • ‘Notre Dame’s’ Season on the Brink: Can Leadership Step Up in Time? Irish looking to rally vs Purdue to stop losing skid
  • ‘Notre Dame’ Football Will Need a Miracle To Go 10-2; Thanks to early schedule, things aren’t looking too bright after a tough start
  • Five keys for Purdue football against ‘Notre Dame’
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More Recent Headlines

  • ‘Notre Dame’ gears up for matchup against rival Purdue
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  • VIDEO: After-practice press conference by ‘Notre Dame’ players and QB Coach/Pass Game Coordinator Gino Guidugli, as Irish readied for Purdue; featuring Eli Raridon, Malachi Fields, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Adon Shuler
  • ‘Notre Dame’ football lost twice already but Fighting Irish are worthy of Top 25 ranking
  • South Bend Police increase security measures for ‘Notre Dame’ football game; shots fired last week just off campus during gametime
  • ‘Notre Dame’ football score predictions: Irish vs. Purdue national picks
  • Quote Unquote: Evolution of CJ Carr Continues under QB Coach Gino Guidugli; and quotes from Malachi Fields, Adon Shuler, Eli Raridon
  • Predictions: Purdue at #24 ‘Notre Dame’
  • ‘You are far from cooked’: Why national analysts believe in ‘Notre Dame’ despite 0-2 start
  • ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue preview
  • Purdue vs. ‘Notre Dame’ Prediction
  • ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue: A Deep Look at Historic Football Rivalry; met on the gridiron every year from 1946-2014
  • How Desperate is ‘Notre Dame’? Concerns Going Into the Purdue Showdown
  • Thunderstorms possible for ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue; weather forecasts iffy for Saturday afternoon and early evening in Notre Dame, IN
  • Everything ‘Notre Dame’ Head Coach Marcus Freeman Said on Thursday Before Purdue
  • Purdue vs #24 Notre Dame: storylines, time, TV & streaming
  • ‘Notre Dame’ coach gets honest about CJ Carr after Texas A&M loss
  • ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue: Why the Irish Will Finally Get Their First Win
  • Reasons For ‘Notre Dame’ Optimism After Loss to Texas A&M; Irish will not let 0-2 turn into lost season; still a long way to go
  • ‘Notre Dame’ seeks first win vs Purdue
  • ‘Notre Dame’s’ Jeremiyah Love Points ‘Finger at Myself’ Following Loss to Texas A&M; exceeded Game 1 rushing total in first half with 10 carries for 42 yards, finished with 27 touches for 147 yards and a touchdown on the ground and through the air
  • ‘Notre Dame’s’ Sudden Role Reversal with Fans and National Media
  • ‘Notre Dame’s’ Season on the Brink: Can Leadership Step Up in Time? Irish looking to rally vs Purdue to stop losing skid
  • ‘Notre Dame’ Football Will Need a Miracle To Go 10-2; Thanks to early schedule, things aren’t looking too bright after a tough start
  • Five keys for Purdue football against ‘Notre Dame’
  • VIDEO: “Wake Up The Echoes” with Marcus Freeman and starting LG Billy Schrauth – Purdue Week 9.16.25 – Official Show of the Fighting Irish
  • DEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Offense vs. Purdue
  • [PDF – 84 pages] ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Purdue Game Notes 2025
  • DEPTH CHART: ‘Notre Dame’ Defense vs. Purdue
  • ‘Notre Dame’s’ Marcus Freeman searching for answers after winless start
  • AP Top 25 voter explains his top-10 ranking of winless ‘Notre Dame’ in Week 4 poll; “If a couple of plays had gone their way, they’d probably be the No. 1 team in the nation”
  • ‘Notre Dame’ Dealing With Key Injuries Before Purdue Game; best Irish defender listed as questionable for Saturday
  • ‘Notre Dame’s’ Marcus Freeman eyeing larger role with struggling Irish defense
  • ‘Notre Dame’ football injury report: Two starters and key player listed as questionable vs. Purdue
  • Barry Odom, Purdue brace for test at tradition-rich ‘Notre Dame;’ Barry Odom has never set foot on the ‘Notre Dame’ campus
  • What’s wrong with ‘Notre Dame’s’ defense? Coach Marcus Freeman may get more involved with unit after 0-2 start; Fighting Irish defense porous thus far under new DC Chris Ash
  • Everything ‘Notre Dame’ coach Marcus Freeman said in Purdue week news conference
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  • Kirk Herbstreit Impressed With College Football Powerhouse ‘Notre Dame’ Despite 0-2 Start
  • VIDEO: Marcus Freeman weekly press conference as ‘Notre Dame’ readies for Purdue 9.15.25
  • Former NFL Ref Blasts SEC Officials After Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M Finish
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  • Did ‘Notre Dame’ QB CJ Carr accidentally tip many of the Fighting Irish’s run and pass plays in loss to Texas A&M? Carr’s feet appeared to be giving subtle hints about Irish play calls on 58 of 64 plays
  • Sources: ‘Notre Dame’ losing staffer to NFL
  • ‘Notre Dame football star running back Jeremiyah Love on redshirt freshman CJ Carr; sees ‘a lot of greatness’ in rookie starting quarterback
  • ‘Notre Dame’ remains ranked in AP and Coaches Poll even after “loss” to Texas A&M, clouded by SEC officials’ UFO-like non-call on final Aggies “score”; Irish only “winless” team still ranked
  • VIDEO: Marcus Freeman post-game press conference after ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M 9.13.25
  • Shots Fired Near ‘Notre Dame’ Campus During Football Game
  • VIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’ players’ post-game press conference after taking on Texas A&M 9.13.25
  • [PDF] ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M post-game notes
  • [PDF – 21 pages] ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Texas A&M final stats/box score
  • VIDEO: Wake Up The Echoes S3 Ep1 with Marcus Freeman, Will Pauling – Texas A&M Week 9.9.25 – Official Show of the Fighting Irish
  • VIDEO: ‘Notre Dame’ Post-Practice Press Conference With Players and DB Coach Mickens – Texas A&M Week 9.8.25
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  • National media makes predictions for #16 Texas A&M at #8 ‘Notre Dame’
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  • Irish Illustrated Staff Picks: #16 Texas A&M at #8 Notre Dame’; predictions for Saturday night’s home-opener for the Irish vs. the Aggies
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  • WR Jaden Greathouse Confident ‘Notre Dame’ Will Bounce Back vs. Texas A&M; believes sense of urgency, improved focus on detail will show in Saturday’s matchup
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  • ‘Notre Dame’ vs Texas A&M: Reasons For the Fighting Irish to Be Confident; Irish look to improve and take down the Aggies. Here are a few reasons why they should be confident going into the showdown.
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  • Why Texas A&M CB Will Lee III is Confident Against ‘Notre Dame’
  • ‘Notre Dame’ defense knows they have to tackle better this week vs. Texas A&M
  • ‘Notre Dame’ Players from Texas Embrace Matchup with Aggies; ‘Notre Dame’s’ Texas natives, Leonard Moore, Jadarian Price, Jaden Greathouse, look to add another win against Texas A&M
  • Joel Klatt’s bold call on CJ Carr and ‘Notre Dame’ vs Texas A&M clash
  • Mike Elko’s eye-opening take as ‘Notre Dame’s’ CJ Carr faces Aggies
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  • Irish face urgency, and a pivotal matchup, but does ‘Notre Dame’ really have a “must-win” game with Texas A&M? Only if the Irish become good enough for the playoff
  • What’s at Stake for ‘Notre Dame’ in the Showdown vs. Texas A&M?
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  • ‘Notre Dame’ WR Jaden Greathouse Sends Fighting Words to Texas A&M Secondary; isn’t standing down from the challenge of the Texas A&M defensive backfield
  • Marcus Freeman Notebook – 9.11: Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before Saturday’s game against Texas A&M
  • Familiar Foe Mike Elko Returns to ‘NotreDame’ Stadium: ‘It’ll Be Exciting to go Back;’ Irish face their former defensive coordinator Elko for third year in a row, yet first time Texas A&M head coach returning to The House That Rockne Built
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  • [PAY WALL] Notebook: WR Scrap Richardson’s QB past helps Notre Dame prep for Texas A&M showdown
  • Marcus Freeman says ‘Notre Dame’ must run to pass; Fighting Irish coach touts skill-set of QB CJ Carr
  • Marcus Freeman Discusses Quarterback Battle Ahead of ‘Notre Dame’ and Texas A&M Showdown; discussing both starting quarterbacks for Saturday night’s showdown
  • Mike Mickens, ‘Notre Dame’ Secondary Not Wavering in Face of Adversity
  • ‘Notre Dame’ Opponent Preview: Texas A&M Aggies
  • Texas A&M Wide Receiver Mario Craver Could Be A Problem For ‘Notre Dame’ if he continues to excel down the field
  • These 3 ‘Notre Dame’ Players Could Have Impact vs. Texas A&M Aggies
  • Jadarian Price Brings Urgency Into Notre Dame’s Clash with Texas A&M; ‘Notre Dame’ will need more from its run game; Jadarian Price determined to deliver against Texas A&M
  • Former ‘Notre Dame’ head coach Charlie Weis joins TexAgs Live to discuss Texas A&M’s trip to ‘Notre Dame,’ journey of his coaching career, what the Aggies can expect from the Irish and much more
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  • “Here Come The Irish!” – NBC Sports Kicks Off 35th Season of ‘Notre Dame’ Football As No. 8 Fighting Irish Host No. 16 Texas A&M This Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC And Peacock
  • CJ Carr’s Growth, Run Game Improvement Key for Notre Dame Offense; Notre Dame’s offense must improve its run game and maximize Jeremiyah Love’s impact as CJ Carr continues to grow heading into Texas A&M
  • Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman breaks down Texas A&M offense, QB Marcel Reed; faces Texas A&M for second straight season, this time with Marcel Reed at quarterback
  • Will ‘Notre Dame’s’ Winning Ways Off the Bye Under Marcus Freeman Continue Against Texas A&M? has never lost a regular-season game off the bye as head coach, but will that continue Saturday
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  • Everything ‘Notre Dame’ Head Coach Marcus Freeman Said on Monday Before No. 16 Texas A&M
  • Everything Mike Elko said on Utah State win, looking ahead to ‘Notre Dame’
  • Scouting Report | Texas A&M: Texas A&M has as much raw talent and returning talent as any ‘Notre Dame’ opponent this season, but Aggies still have a lot to prove in Mike Elko’s second season
  • Previewing Texas A&M Aggies vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish; Texas A&M Aggies return trip, they look to keep rolling against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
  • 35th season of ‘Notre Dame’ football on NBC kicks off Saturday
  • ‘Notre Dame’ Opponent Preview: Texas A&M Aggies
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  • ‘Notre Dame’ Focused on Improvement During Bye Week; A Week 2 bye week allowed Marcus Freeman and the Irish to evaluate what they need to improve on as another top-25 team rolls into South Bend
  • Marcus Freeman Is Confident In A Bounce Back From ‘Notre Dame’s’ Offensive Line
  • Marcus Freeman Shares Thoughts on Shane Gillis’ ‘Notre Dame’ Loyalty; There haven’t been many celebrity super fans of ‘Notre Dame’ quite like Shane Gillis over years
  • 5 Key Thoughts as ‘Notre Dame’–Texas A&M Week Kicks Off
  • Does a win over the SEC mean more? ‘Notre Dame’ football coach Marcus Freeman would know
  • Texas A&M Coach’s Press Conference: Elko & Co. hit the road to face #8 Notre Dame; 2-0 on the year, #16 Texas A&M leaves friendly confines of Kyle Field to face #8 ‘Notre Dame’ on the road Saturday night
  • ‘Nope’ – Texas A&M HC Mike Elko decisively shuts down question regarding a decision he didnt make during last season’s Notre Dame game
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  • VIDEO: Marcus Freeman Weekly Press Conference – Texas A&M Week 9.8.25
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  • Sustained Fast Starts Will Be Key Moving Forward For ‘Notre Dame’s’ Offense
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  • Before showdown with ‘Notre Dame,’ No. 19 Texas A&M shows encouraging progress in multiple areas in win doubling up Utah State 44-22
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