2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

The 2013 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represents the University of Notre Dame in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Fighting Irish are led by Forth year head coach Brian Kelly and play their home games at Notre Dame Stadium. They compete as an independent.

Transfers out / departures
On March 8, 2013, after only one year with the program, reserve quarterback Gunner Kiel announced he would transfer from the university. Sophomore wide receiver Davonte Neal left the team in late March, citing a desire to be closer to home. The day after Davonte Neal decided to transfer from Notre Dame, fellow wide receiver sophomore Justin Ferguson announced he was transferring as well and confirmed by coach Brian Kelly at a news conference.

Transfers in
Alex Wulfeck, a specialist at Wake Forest, announced he would transfer to Notre Dame in May after he received his degree in May 2013. He would be enrolled in a graduate studies program while exhausting his final season of eligibility, and it is not known whether he will be on scholarship at this time.

Coaching changes
There were no staff changes following the 2012 season. The only "change" is that Brian Kelly Turns play calling duties over to Chuck Martin

Recruiting class
Brian Kelly received 24 commitments in his third full recruiting class including four five-star recruits: outside linebacker Jaylon Smith, defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes, running back Greg Bryant, and defensive back Max Redfield.