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Notre Dame's Record-Breaking Recruiting Class

Notre Dames 2026 recruiting class, featuring four five-star players, is set to sign on December 3rd, boosting the Fighting Irish to the second spot in national rankings. Despite a quarterback commitment switch, Notre Dame expects all 27 committed players to sign. The program is also leading the way in early enrollment, with 24 of its 27 commits set to arrive in January.

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