Notre Dame football prepares for 139th season ahead of August kickoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are gearing up for their 139th season, with fall camp underway. Coach Marcus Freeman is scheduled to address the media, offering insights into the team's preparations for the upcoming season. High expectations surround Notre Dame, likely to be ranked in the top five nationally as they look to contend for a national championship. With a packed schedule ahead, the focus shifts from offseason discussions to on-field performance. August marks the countdown to the first game of the season.
- •Fall camp for the Fighting Irish is currently in session.
- •Marcus Freeman will address the media for updates on the team.
- •Notre Dame is expected to be a preseason top five team.
- •The season kicks off in August with twelve games scheduled.
- •The focus now shifts to team preparation and performance.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Welcome to the 139th season of Notre Dame Football
"The time is now for Notre Dame as we begin the 2026 College Football season.
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