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Irish QB’s for a Cause

This summer, Notre Dame’s quarterback room will go on the road for a good cause. Or rather, causes, both near and dear to them. On June 26th, join current and former Irish signal-callers Riley Leonard, C.J. Carr, Kenny Minchey, Blake Hebert, and Anthony Rezac at QB’s For a Cause. This event, in conjunction with the…

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Spring Football Review

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…

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2025 Football Roster Outlook – Defensive Backfield

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…

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2025 Football Roster Outlook – Linebacker

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…

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2025 Football Roster Outlook – Defensive Line

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…

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