The Notre Dame Fighting Irish almost never were - with a much more boring nickname being given to the famous football team at first.

This Big Ten vs. independent matchup means this is the second straight year that the Southeastern Conference will be shut out of the final.

The two teams that will compete to win the College Football Playoff national title are now set. Following Ohio State's 28-14 win over Texas on Friday

On the cusp of playing for a national championship, it appears Notre Dame is more than happy to remain an independent in football and not join a conference goin

For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame football will play for the national championship. Who will they face for the CFP title?

The Ohio State Buckeyes are headed to the National Championship. Ohio State defeated the Texas Longhorns 28-14 at the Cotton Bowl on Friday, setting up an unforgettable heavyweight title fight with Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

In this CFP, the Irish are winning over some people. Or maybe they're just benefitting from the distaste many feel for their opponents.

How to watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish College Football Playoff national championship game with date, time, TV channel, more.

The payout structure of the college football playoff makes it hard to see a future with Notre Dame in a power conference.

Notre Dame's independent status has long been a unique feature of college football, but its latest $20 million reward for making the College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship has reignited debates over whether the Fighting Irish should be forced to join a conference.

While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are celebrating their Orange Bowl victory this week, the rest of the college football world is debating if they should be in a conference. Before the Orange Bowl even kicked off on Thursday night,