Summary
Notre Dame's football team did not make it into the College Football Playoff this year despite a strong season record. However, the team got some positive news with the commitment of four-star cornerback Ace Alston, who chose Notre Dame over several other top schools.
Key Facts
- Notre Dame did not make the College Football Playoff due to a slow start, despite finishing the season with 10 straight wins and a 10-2 record.
- Marcus Freeman, the coach, is planning to focus on improving the team for next season instead of playing in a bowl game.
- The team received good news with the commitment from Ace Alston, a highly-rated four-star cornerback.
- Ace Alston chose Notre Dame over Missouri, Indiana, and Ohio State.
- Alston is ranked as the No. 15 cornerback in the 2027 recruiting class and No. 114 overall by 247 Sports.
- He is considered a strong candidate for a nickel cornerback role at the college level.
- Alston is from Anderson High School near Cincinnati, Ohio.
