Nick Shepkowski

Nick Shepkowski

Joined: Jun 6, 2024

Managing Editor for Notre Dame On SI. Started covering Chicago sports teams for WSCR the Score, and over the years worked with CBS Radio, Audacy, NBC Sports, and FOX Sports as a contributor before running the Notre Dame wire site for USA TODAY.

Aug 31, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman reacts during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium.

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.

Oct 18, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) drops back to pass the ball in the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman jogs the field during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend.

Head coach Marcus Freeman during Notre Dame football's Pro Day at Irish Athletic Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

Notre Dame has seen improvement at recruiting wide receivers in recent years and being a finalist for another prime Florida talent speaks to that yet again.

Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A Notre Dame Fighting Irish helmet on the field before a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Football

Notre Dame will enter the 2026 football season as a serious contender for the national championship, but not only because of the proven experience it returns.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

We've seen a lot of Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman lately, but the nation nearly got a glimpse of him on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update recently.

Nov 5, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman talk before a game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Football

Intentional or not, Dabo Swinney just added some fire to the upcoming Notre Dame vs. Clemson rivalry that will be played annually for a dozen seasons.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

Notre Dame finally landed a tight end and also brought in a speedy wide receiver. That's six commitments in a few short weeks for Notre Dame as it soars in team recruiting rankings.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

Notre Dame checked two very important recruiting boxes on Friday, as a pair of big-time commitments came in for the Fighting Irish.

Head coach Marcus Freeman during Notre Dame football's Pro Day at Irish Athletic Center on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

Notre Dame is a finalist for quarterback Wonder Monds, a top passer in the 2027 recruiting cycle. See what a potential Notre Dame recruiting win would mean.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Football

Notre Dame is set to learn the decision of elite TE recruit Jaxon Dollar. Here’s the latest and what it means for the Irish.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Notre Dame has a big hole on its schedule with no annual game against USC. We take a look at a rising SEC power that would make a lot of sense to show up more often on Notre Dame's schedule.

Notre Dame will enter May as the top-ranked team in the country as it will look to win its third national championship in four seasons this spring.

Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli during a football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in South Bend.

Notre Dame is officially in the 2028 quarterback recruiting game, extending an offer to yet another Florida product on Monday.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman during the Blue-Gold spring game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in South Bend.

Notre Dame went deep into south Florida and landed itself one of the best safety recruits in the country in landing Zayden Gamble.