USA TODAY has released record predictions for all 136 Division I FBS teams. Here's how Notre Dame is projected to finish:

The Notre Dame football program will have a new team-specific logo for the upcoming 2025 college football season.

In an offseason dominated by discussion about quarterback competition, Marcus Freeman has stayed consistent in his trust-based coaching mentality.

Add ESPN's Marty Smith to the list, as he praised Notre Dame -- and, specifically, head coach Marcus Freeman for building the team's culture.

Notre Dame is no longer trying to bend the soul of college football to its will. It's focused on competing for titles every single year.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish announced who will be their starting quarterback in a huge Week 1 game against the

“Everybody loves the thought of being named a captain and being chosen by their teammates, but not everybody really wants to lead,” Freeman said. “It’s important that our captains are leaders. They’re expected to solve problems. They’re expected to make decisions that maybe their teammates and their brothers don’t like.”

Notre Dame's history with developing elite offensive linemen speaks for itself, and the Irish are taking another big swing, looking to land perhaps the best in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Kennedy Brown, the No. 1 overall player on the 247Sports composite rankings, stars at offensive tackle and is set to visit Notre Dame this fall.