Joe Theismann is ready for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers to become a yearly fixture from 2026 to 2038.

While many Notre Dame opponents fall under the villain category, ESPN believes that the Miami Hurricanes stand out for the Irish this fall.

Shuler put together an impressive first season for Notre Dame in 2024, ending the year with 59 total tackles, three interceptions, and eight pass breakups. The junior safety now has his next biggest challenge, filling the void left by former Irish All-American Xavier Watts.

Nov 30, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with players at the end of the game against the Southern California Trojans at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Three-star wide receiver Devin Fitzgerald, the son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, committed to Notre Dame on Saturday over Clemson, Stanford and UCLA. The Brophy College Preparatory product out of Phoenix,

Marcus Freeman is building a recruiting class filled with star power, though the sons of former NFL players headline the list. Devin Fitzgerald is the latest to commit.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman arrives prior to the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Marcus Freeman was named to the Dodd Trophy watch list heading into his fourth season as Notre Dame's head coach