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The 2026 Heisman race centers on seven standout players—primarily quarterbacks, with Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith emerging as a top non-QB contender—highlighting the trophy’s QB-centric history while leaving room for surprises via injuries or unexpected breakthroughs as Week Zero approaches.
Notre Dame opened fall camp with high energy and several key takeaways: CJ Carr looks ready to contribute and lead theQB competition, Ashton Craig may play center or guard, potentially expanding the RG rotation, DJ McKinney joins a talented secondary alongside Jayden Sanders and Leonard Moore, Quincy Porter and Jaden Greathouse are healthy additions to the receiving corps, and the QB2 battle is shaping the depth chart as practice continues with more updates to come.
Notre Dame's first August practice featured early offensive misfires and a patient coach's plan, but quarterback CJ Carr demonstrated trust and capability behind a deep defense, with freshmen and transfers flashing potential as the program begins a long-build toward the opener.
On Day 1 of Notre Dame fall camp, CJ Carr looked like the likely starter, with two young quarterbacks also turning heads with encouraging early impressions.
After a controversial CFP exclusion and a bowl-less season, Notre Dame is determined to control its playoff destiny in 2026, riding a strong returning defense, an experienced quarterback in CJ Carr, and a stable coaching staff. The Irish must start fast after last year’s early stumbles, opening the season at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin, with a relatively light Top 25 slate looming, and no room for another slow start.
No. 16 Notre Dame defeated NC State 36-7, extending their winning streak to four games, with strong performances from quarterback C.J. Carr and a dominant second-half defense, while NC State struggled with turnovers and offensive production.
Notre Dame football team defeated NC State 36-7, with a strong second-half performance highlighted by CJ Carr's 342 passing yards, multiple touchdowns, and a dominant defensive effort that included three interceptions and a safety, securing their fourth consecutive win.
Freshman quarterback CJ Carr was selected to the Week 5 Davey O'Brien Great 8 and the Midseason Watch List after leading Notre Dame to a dominant 56-13 victory over Arkansas, setting several school records with 354 passing yards and four touchdowns in just three quarters.
Freshman quarterback CJ Carr was named Manning Award Star of the Week after leading Notre Dame to a 56-13 victory over Arkansas, setting several school records with 354 passing yards and four touchdowns in just three quarters, and leading all freshmen nationally in key passing metrics.
Notre Dame is set to give quarterback CJ Carr more freedom in their upcoming game against Texas A&M after a promising debut that showed his potential to lead the team effectively.
Notre Dame's football team showed resilience in a close loss to Miami, highlighting a promising future with quarterback CJ Carr, but issues with offensive line performance and conservative playcalling need addressing for better results.
Notre Dame's football team suffered a disappointing loss to Miami, with key issues including underutilization of star player Love, offensive line struggles, and a promising performance from quarterback CJ Carr, suggesting room for improvement as the season progresses.
Week 1 of college football featured a close Notre Dame loss to Miami with promising debut from quarterback CJ Carr, a dominant performance by Illinois' Gabe Jacas, and a uniform controversy involving Northwestern and Tulane, which also saw Northwestern's challenging start with quarterback Preston Stone throwing four interceptions.
No. 6 Notre Dame and No. 10 Miami face off in a highly anticipated season opener, with both teams debuting new quarterbacks—CJ Carr for Notre Dame and Carson Beck for Miami—amidst uncertainties. Notre Dame's strong defense and running game are expected to be key, while Miami aims to break through with its talent and physicality. The game is crucial for both teams' CFP aspirations, with Notre Dame favored to control the game through their defense and ground attack.
CJ Carr, a highly-rated high school quarterback and grandson of Michigan coaching legend Lloyd Carr, has been named the starting quarterback for Notre Dame for the 2025-26 season after a competitive fall camp. Carr, who has limited in-game experience but has shown promise in spring games, committed to Notre Dame over several top programs and has a strong football lineage. He quickly rose from QB4 to QB1 and is viewed as the quarterback of the future for the Irish.