Sam Pendleton started seven games in the 2024 season for Notre Dame and entered the portal after the CFP title game. Here's what he brings to Vols.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Nine final thoughts on Notre Dame going out (almost) on top after its 34-23 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

The Notre Dame football program has seen three players leave via the transfer portal on Wednesday, days after the CFP loss.

The College Football Playoff National Championship Game looked over midway through the third quarter. Notre Dame rallied to make Ohio State earn it.

Rejoice Ohio State football fans. The Buckeyes are national champions again after taking care of business against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The Irish

Notre Dame football was rolling after a win at Texas A&M, a game many thought would slingshot the Irish to an undefeated season. Then NIU happened.

ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium was the epicenter of the college football world Monday as it hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame. The game features a plethora of stars as two of the sport’s most talented rosters meet head-to-head. The matchup also brought out stars off the field.

Notre Dame has seen three players - Sam Pendleton, Deion Colzie and Jayden Thomas - enter the transfer portal just days after the Fighting Irish lost the National Championship game to Ohio State

As expected, several Notre Dame football players have begun to officially enter the transfer portal now that the season is over. That includes offensive lineman Sam Pendleton, who started seven games this season at right guard.