{
  "id": 216040,
  "title": "Brian Kelly predicts Notre Dame football’s 2026 regular season record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/brian-kelly-predicts-notre-dame-footballs-2026-regular-season-record",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T11:03:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brian-kelly-predicts-notre-dame-110332539.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly, now working as a commentator for CBS, has made a bold prediction for the Fighting Irish's 2026 regular season. In a recent clip released by CBS Sports, Kelly confidently stated that Notre Dame will go undefeated, with a 12-0 record, and likely secure a top seed in the College Football Playoff. While acknowledging that some games may prove challenging, Kelly is convinced that the Irish will emerge victorious. He emphasized that he carries no ill will towards the program, viewing this as an opportunity to mend past relationships. Despite his successful tenure at Notre Dame, Kelly admits to having rubbed some the wrong way during his time on the sidelines. As CBS Sports College Football (@CBSSportsCFB) tweeted, \"It will be interesting to hear him call games this fall, as we will all be interested to see how he breaks down plays.\" Fans are eagerly awaiting Kelly's insight on the 2026 Notre Dame schedule, with many wondering if his prediction will come true.",
  "summary": "Former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has moved to the booth this fall, and has predicted how Notre Dame’s 2026 regular season will shake out.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly predicts 2026 undefeated season.",
    "Notre Dame expected to finish 2026 with 12-0 record.",
    "Kelly emphasizes opportunity to mend relationships with program."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}