Notre Dame Lands 5-Star OT Olu Olubobola, USC Rivalry Talks Resume, Plus More Top Targets Set To Commit

Notre Dame football recruiting is surging again after the Irish landed 5-star offensive tackle Olu Olubobola, reignited momentum in the 2027 class, and continue trending for several elite prospects while new drama surrounding the Notre Dame-USC rivalry emerges once again. Tyler Wojciak breaks down how Marcus Freeman and the Irish beat out major NIL powers for Olubobola, why this commitment sends a message nationally, the latest on the USC rivalry negotiations, and which top recruits could be next to join Notre Dame’s loaded 2027 recruiting class.