Finally, after what has felt like an eternity, Notre Dame Football is officially back. With that in mind, let's set the stage with some things we do know about the 2026 Notre Dame team at this early stage. Notre Dame's Talent Is Obvious, but the First Practice Raised Questions TooThe first thing about this Notre Dame team that must be acknowledged is that it physically looks like a title contender roster. Notre Dame now has more talent on the high end of the roster while also featuring more talented depth and youth behind it. Another key part of Notre Dame achieving the ultimate goal this season relates to health.