Notre Dame opens the 2025 season against another formidable opponent as the Fighting Irish visit the Miami Hurricanes. Both teams are among the nation’s top ten according to preseason polls. Miami stands at #10 while the Irish are ranked 6th. This game marks the highly anticipated debut of quarterback CJ Carr, a sophomore with four…
While many major programs elected to cancel their spring football games, Notre Dame went ahead with its annual Blue & Gold exhibition. Coaches have become protective of their players and no longer want to showcase them in public. Indeed, roster piracy has reached a crescendo this year. Free agency and bidding wars for top players…
Our review of the 2025 Notre Dame football roster concludes today for the defense. We recently covered the front four and linebacker positions. Previously, we discussed the offense. Today we will discuss the cornerbacks and safeties. A significant loss in each area will be the NFL’s gain. Benjamin Morrison and Xavier Watts are among the…
We continue with the Notre Dame defense as we discuss the linebacking corps in this segment. Ideally, coaches look for players in these roles who are multidimensional. They can take on and shed blocks, cover and tackle in space, and get home on a blitz. In 2024, the Irish were strong in the latter two…
Our review of the 2025 Notre Dame football roster will now address the defense. Today’s segment focuses on the ends and tackles that comprise the Irish front four. Incoming Coordinator Chris Ash will have a wealth of talented players at his disposal. Many remain unproven at the college level, however, despite strong potential. It will…