Notre Dame football fans eager for offseason to end as season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The Notre Dame football offseason, described as one of the longest in history, has left fans eager for the season opener against Wisconsin. After nearly nine months without games, frustrations have surfaced over missed playoff opportunities and various controversies affecting the team. Recent discussions have focused on future projections, rather than actual gameplay. With the upcoming season nearing, anticipation builds for tangible action on the field.
- •Fans are ready for the end of a long offseason.
- •Notre Dame last played nine months ago.
- •Controversies include playoff exclusion and scheduling issues.
- •Upcoming season opener is against Wisconsin.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Insanely ready to be DONE with the Notre Dame Football offseason
"This has felt like one of the longest Notre Dame football offseasons in history, and we’re ready to move on to Wisconsin
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