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Suggested Lead: It’ll be all eyes on redshirt freshman CJ Carr as he makes his first start under the lights tonight for Notre Dame. Len Clark reports With Carr being the main storyline, another is the Irish defensive front that will be tested by one of the best offensive lines in the nation. Captains Donovan Hinish and Jason Onye step into leadership roles after the departures of Rylie Mills and H...

Suggested Lead: Marcus Freeman says Notre Dame and CJ Carr are ready for Sunday night’s opener. Len Clark has more. Marcus Freeman was confident in handing the keys to the offense to QB CJ Carr and talks about what helped the redshirt freshman get to this point. Freeman 3 - :15 On QB CJ Carr In - Out - The sixth ranked Irish meet number 10 Miami Sunday night at 7:30 pm eastern time. Len Clark, Net...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen knows the challenge on Sunday night. Miami quarterback Carson Beck. Len Clark reports. The Georgia transfer brings SEC experience and poise to Miami. Bowen says the Irish defense has to stay disciplined. Bowen 3 - :1 In - “A big thing…." Out - :…stop the run." The Irish defense prides itself on speed and physicality — and Bowen says Sunday night is...

Notre Dame opens the season Sunday night in Miami with a new quarterback under center — redshirt freshman CJ Carr. Len Clark reports. Carr says being named QB1 is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Carr 1 - : Carr adds that he won’t make the moment bigger than it is, focusing instead on executing the game plan and trusting his teammates. He’ll lead the Irish into a top-ten showdown under the lig...

Network Indiana Voicer Suggested lead: Notre Dame opens the 2025 season on the road Sunday night against Miami. Len Clark has an update. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman says leadership will set the tone for the 2025 season. The Irish named six captains, and freshman quarterback CJ Carr has been chosen to lead the offense. Freeman says Carr and Kenny Minchey both improved in fall camp, but Car...

The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame are in game week mode preparing for Sunday’s season opener at Miami. Len Clark reports. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman will meet with the media this afternoon as the Irish are preparing for the season opener with 10th ranked Miami. Notre Dame comes in at #6 in the first AP Poll, one spot behind Georgia. Texas claims the top spot followed by Penn State, Ohio S...

Notre Dame Report for Monday, August 25, 2025 It’s game week at Notre Dame, and the Irish are locking in as the countdown to kickoff begins. Len Clark reports. 6 days and counting until Notre Dame kicks off the 2025 college football season. Coach Marcus Freeman and his staff have pushed through camp, sorted depth charts and are fine-tuning details now that quarterback C.J. Carr is leading the offe...

Network Indiana Voicer Suggested Lead: Just like a puff of white smoke signals the selection of a new pope, Notre Dame has announced its new quarterback for 2025. Len Clark reports form South Bend. CJ Carr has been named the Irish starter for the 2025 season. The highly touted signal caller now takes the reins of one of the most prestigious positions in all of college football. With poise, leaders...

Suggested Lead: Depth defines Notre Dame’s defense and coordinator Chris Ash says that’s by design. Len Clark reports from South Bend. Notre Dame is deep in all areas heading into the season, especially on defense where new defensive coordinator Chris Ash wants depth to be a competitive advantage. Ash 1 - :06 In - “You know…” Out - “…our advantage." Ash went on to say that on defense It’s all abou...

Notre Dame Presser The big picture: Marcus Freeman left the QB battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey unresolved after the team’s scrimmage, but emphasized both have elevated their play and the offense is comfortable with either starter. Why it matters: With just two weeks until Miami, key position battles and leadership transitions will define Notre Dame’s early season trajectory. Offense Quart...

Network Indiana Wrap Suggested Lead: With the opening game just two weeks away, the Fighting Irish are emphasizing special teams in the final days of Fall Camp. Len Clark reports. Notre Dame Special Teams Coordinator Marty Biagi says fall camp is now about simulating game pressure. Biagi 1 - :07 In - “We’re trying…" Out - “…in a row." Biagi says putting the kickers, punters, and returners into liv...

Notre Dame safety Adon Shuler says facing Miami quarterback Carson Beck will be a challenge. Len Clark reports from South Bend. Notre Dame’s defense prepared for Carson Beck last season when he played at Georgia, and Notre Dame Safety Adon Shuler says the key is to give Beck things he has not seen before. Shuler - :04 In - “We kind of…” Out - “…seen before.” Under defensive backs coach Mike Micken...

Notre Dame will hold its 13th practice of Fall Camp today, as the Irish continue to prepare for a return to the national college football playoff. Len Clark reports from South Bend. Sixteen days and counting until Notre Dame kicks off the season against Miami — and the biggest question remains at quarterback. Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr continue to battle for the starting job, with head coach Marcus...

The Notre dame defense has the potential to be one of the nation’s best this season. Len Clark reports from South Bend. Two of Notre Dame’s linebackers are on the Butkus Award Watch List — Jaylen Sneed and Drayk Bowen — and Sneed says this year’s defense has great potential. Sneed 1 - :09 With experienced leaders up front and a deep, athletic secondary, Notre Dame is building a defense built on sp...

Notre Dame’s multi-sport star Jordan Faison is looking forward to the upcoming season. Len Clark reports from South Bend. Hampered by an opening game sprained ankle last season that nagged him throughout the season, Junior Jordan Faison is 100% healthy and ready to contribute whether it’s at slot receiver or serving on special teams. Faison 1 - :08 On being healthy In - “I’m able to…" Out - “…gott...

Notre Dame Wide Receivers Coach Mike Brown is back for his second season with the Irish and has depth leadership in his room. Len Clark reports from Notre Dame. Using a college professor analogy wide receivers coach Mike Brown breaks down coaching the wide receivers this season. Brown 1 - :11 In – “It’s the same…” Out – “…where they are.” Brown reunites with Will Pauling, who he coached at Wiscons...

📍 Fall Camp Update – August 1 1 Notre Dame’s wide receivers are showing a tougher edge under coach Mike Brown, with transfers Malachi Fields and Will Pauling bringing leadership, size, speed, and grit. On defense, Max Bullough’s linebackers — led by Drayk Bowen and Jaylen Sneed — have added size, improved communication, and embraced the grind as they aim to be the nation’s best. From WR blocking...

Ashton Craig named to Rimington Trophy Watch List What’s happening: Notre Dame junior center Ashton Craig has been named to the 2025 Rimington Trophy Watch List, an honor recognizing the nation’s top center in college football. Why it matters: Craig becomes the latest Irish standout to be recognized for elite play in the trenches. He joins Jeff Faine (2002) and Braxston Cave (2012) as the only Not...

Suggested Lead: Notre Dame’s defensive front is taking shape in fall camp, and defensive line coach Al Washington says it’s more than just talent that’s setting the tone. Len Clark reports. Notre Dame defensive line coach Al Washington likes what he sees in Fall Camp. With veteran leaders and hungry underclassmen, the Irish defensive front is shaping up to be one of the team’s strengths due to his...

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