The 2024 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team embarks on another thrilling season under head coach Marcus Freeman, with a challenging lineup that includes historic rivals, neutral-site battles, and pivotal conference matchups. Below is the detailed schedule with key information about dates, opponents, locations, TV channels, and game results as they become available.
Complete 2024 Schedule
- Saturday, Aug. 31: Texas A&M Aggies
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: NBC/Peacock
- Preview: Notre Dame kicks off its season against a powerhouse SEC team, the Texas A&M Aggies, in a marquee matchup.
- Saturday, Sept. 7: Purdue Boilermakers
- Location: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: NBC
- Preview: The Irish hit the road for an in-state rivalry game against Purdue.
- Saturday, Sept. 14: Michigan Wolverines
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
- Time: Prime time
- TV Channel: ABC
- Preview: A high-stakes showdown with Michigan, renewing one of college football’s most storied rivalries.
- Saturday, Sept. 21: North Carolina Tar Heels
- Location: Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Preview: Notre Dame faces a rising North Carolina squad on the road, a critical game against a dynamic ACC opponent.
- Saturday, Sept. 28: Stanford Cardinal
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: NBC
- Preview: The Irish return home to host Stanford, aiming to maintain their dominance in this traditional rivalry.
- Saturday, Oct. 5: USC Trojans
- Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
- Time: Night game
- TV Channel: ABC
- Preview: One of the most anticipated games of the season pits Notre Dame against USC under the bright lights of Los Angeles.
- Saturday, Oct. 12: Pittsburgh Panthers
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: NBC
- Preview: Notre Dame hosts Pitt in a key midseason matchup that could have playoff implications.
- Saturday, Oct. 19: Clemson Tigers
- Location: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Preview: A rematch of previous high-stakes meetings, Notre Dame heads to Death Valley for a crucial test against the Tigers.
- Saturday, Oct. 26: Navy Midshipmen
- Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ (Neutral Site)
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: CBS
- Preview: The Irish meet Navy in a neutral-site classic, showcasing a long-standing rivalry steeped in tradition.
- Saturday, Nov. 2: Louisville Cardinals
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: NBC
- Preview: Notre Dame hosts Louisville in what could be a pivotal game for postseason aspirations.
- Saturday, Nov. 9: Syracuse Orange
- Location: JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Preview: A road clash against the Orange will test Notre Dame’s mettle in a hostile environment.
- Saturday, Nov. 16: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
- Location: Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, IN
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: NBC
- Preview: The Irish wrap up their home schedule against Wake Forest, looking to solidify their postseason position.
- Saturday, Nov. 30: Miami Hurricanes
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
- Time: TBD
- TV Channel: ABC
- Preview: Notre Dame concludes the regular season with a trip to South Florida to face a tough Miami team.
Postseason Schedule
- The Fighting Irish will look to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff or a major bowl game. Their postseason destination will depend on their performance throughout this demanding schedule.
Game Results and Scores
Updates on scores and standout performances will be added as the season progresses. Keep an eye on Notre Dame’s pursuit of a national championship as they navigate one of the toughest schedules in college football.