Notre Dame had a much better NFL Draft weekend than they've had in the last couple of years

Thoughts on having to wait set expectations for Notre Dame's offense this season, on sneaking veggies into smoothies on defense, the impact of JD Bertrand on and off the field, and more

Notre Dame will be represented by eight players at the 2024 NFL Combine.

Former Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand believes he's ready to master an NFL defense due to his time in South Bend.

A quick look at Notre Dame's former players at the NFL Combine.

The three members of Notre Dame's 2019 recruiting class weren't highly ranked, but developed into legitimate NFL prospects

Unlike the offense, which lost eight starters from the 2023 season, the Notre Dame defense is still full of significant 2023 contributors heading into its matchup with Oregon State in the Sun Bowl.

Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand knows he'll have a decision to make in December, but the Irish veteran is dialed in on Wake Forest in the present.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before Saturday's game with Wake Forest.

The Demon Deacon's offense may be struggling compared to past seasons, but the slow mesh still presents plenty of challenges for the Fighting Irish defense.

The Fighting Irish limited the reigning Heisman Trophy winner to 23-37 for 199 yards, picking him off three times and coming up with six sacks for their biggest win over the Trojans since 2017.

Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand spoke following the win over USC.

Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand spoke following the loss to Louisville.

Notre Dame disguised coverages, confused protections, and it helped them lock up Riley Leonard as a passer and scrambler

Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand spoke following the 17-14 loss to Ohio State.

Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand spoke ahead of Saturday's clash with Ohio State.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman has been pleased with the focus of his team this week as Ohio State lurks next weekend. Freeman also has challenged his linebackers to raise their level of play, but also communication as JD Bertrand will miss Saturday's game.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before Saturday's game against Central Michigan.