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

This loss for Notre Dame to Ohio State in the national title game wasn't Alabama 2013 all over again, but there were similarites. The differences were huge, though.

The excruciating national championship drought at Notre Dame lives on, and for the second time this century, the Fighting Irish finished one win away from snapping that stretch of disappointment. To come within a game of glory and to see the opportunity slip through their fingers only makes the drought more agonizing,

Notre Dame battled. It rallied. Ultimately, it lost the national title game to Ohio State because it wasn't quite explosive enough on offense.

Ohio State stole a play from Nick Saban's Alabama on Monday night that the Crimson Tide used against the Buckeyes during the 2021 National Championship game

Former Alabama football QB Tyler Buchner has found joy as a walk-on wide receiver for Notre Dame, after winning a national championship in lacrosse.

Notre Dame has one of the most storied histories in college football, but no recent championships. Here's when the Fighting Irish last won a title:

No one can talk sh*t better than comedian Shane Gillis.

A whole generation of Notre Dame fans don't know what a national title feels like. That could all change on Monday night.

Notre Dame players were angry after their loss to Ohio State in the title game. But there was motivation after its College Football Playoff run.

Ohio State on Monday won the national championship after taking down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23. It is the program's ninth claimed title and the first since the 2014-15 season.

Kelly is "rooting for" his old program heading into the National Championship Game, excited for his former players.