After making the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in the 2024 season, Notre Dame missed the Playoff in 2025. Notre Dame rightfully was upset with how things played out, and now they'll have a massive chip on their shoulder in 2026. Most Impactful Addition: Keon KeeleyComing out of High School, Keon Keeley was a highly sought after 5-star recruit that Notre Dame tried everything possible to land. Keeley can instantly step into the Notre Dame defensive line rotation, and provide the Irish with a pass rushing presence with a ton of upside. Sleeper Addition: DJ McKinneyDJ McKinney committed to Notre Dame than decommitted, but everything worked out in the end as he signed with the Fighting Irish.