CJ Carr’s 2025 season put two traits on tape: pre-snap command that expanded over time, and boundary/vertical arm talent that let Notre Dame stress defenses from the far hash. The arc shows up clearly when you evaluate points from the beginning, middle and end of the year—and if you look at how the offense asked Carr to operate before the snap and where the ball went after it. Photo by Maysum Hassanali The Early-Season Baseline: Pre-Snap Routine Under the Microscope Texas A

Last year, we watched Xavier Watts, a Bronko Nagurksi Trophy winner, fall all the way into the third round of the NFL Draft despite his accolades and elite production. Watts would inevitably prove every team wrong for passing on him, as he was a finalist for Defensive Rookie of the Year this past season. It seems like every year, Notre Dame has a few extremely talented players who slip in the draft, only to break out in the NFL. This year, two slept-on offensive stars will so

Notre Dame is losing a lot of their 2024 production to either the NFL draft or the transfer portal. Luckily for the Irish, there is now room for their talented younger players to step up. Who will they be? Photo by Tyler Wong Aneyas Williams/Kedren Young - Running Back Unfortunately for Irish fans, gone are the days of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Together, they comprised one of the most dangerous backfields in Notre Dame history. With both now headed to the draft, it i

After it was announced that Notre Dame linebackers coach Al Washington would be leaving to take a job with the Miami Dolphins, it appears that Marcus Freeman is narrowing in on his replacement, Brian Jean Mary, per multiple sources. Photo by Maysum Hassanali If Notre Dame is able to get a deal done, Jean-Mary would be the perfect replacement. With well over 20 years of coaching experience, Jean-Mary has become known for not only being able to recruit high-level talent but als

Notre Dame has put together one of the most impressive recruiting classes in recent memory, and it's highlighted by some incredible talent on the defensive side of the football. Let's officially meet the defensive side of the historic class of 2026! Recruiting is a roller coaster ride for both the coaches and the fans who follow it. There is a lot of work for the coaching staff. They spend months building relationships with the recruits and their families, visiting them at th

Coming off a dominant showing against Pitt, Notre Dame stayed put in the newest CFP rankings. Currently ranked ninth in the country, Notre Dame currently resides in a playoff spot, but is Miami's rise in the rankings cause for concern? For weeks now, the narrative surrounding the Irish's playoff chances has been win and in. This was easy to say as Notre Dame was building their winning streak while the Hurricanes faltered, losing to both Louisville and SMU. Today, that notion

After suffering both heartbreaking and frustrating back-to-back losses against Miami and Texas A&M, Notre Dame went into the Purdue game...

A battle of experienced versus inexperienced at the quarterback position highlights the Top 10 primetime battle on Sunday night.

As "talking season" wraps up and we are less than a week out from seeing Notre Dame take the field for the first time in 2025, the buzz...

Notre Dame hasn’t touched a Heisman since 1987, or a national title since 1988. Jeremiyah Love has the numbers, the moments, and the aura to change that. In 2025, he isn’t just chasing yards, he’s chasing history.

Notre Dame's defense returns the bulk of its linebacking core that was so productive for them last year, but without Jack Kiser, will the...

A closer look at why the AP and Coaches Poll can’t agree on the Irish, and what it means for their playoff hopes.

After years of dominant play from Howard Cross III and Rylie Mills, Notre Dame now looks to their new core of playmakers on the defensive...

Notre Dame’s NFL Newcomers - Notre Dame’s newest NFL exports are making noise as the 2025 NFL season gets underway.

Notre Dame continued its dominance on the recruiting trail today, as 4-star DL Elijah Golden announced his commitment to the Fighting...

As fall camp creeps around the corner, it is a perfect time for Notre Dame fans to begin to comprehend the path that lies ahead of them in 2025.

When it comes to surprises, good or bad, college football is chock-full of them. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are no exception, as each...

Last month, we examined Notre Dame's recruiting efforts on the offensive side of the ball and graded each position group's progress so...

A lyrical, deeply researched history of Notre Dame Stadium—from Brownson’s lawns and Cartier Field to Rockne’s bowl, Campus Crossroads, and the CFP era.

Notre Dame's run on elite talent has extended into the class of 2027, as 4-star QB Teddy Jarrard has announced his commitment to the...