(#11) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (@NDFootball)
Marcus Freeman (4th year) (43-12)
Record: 10 - 2 | Proj: 10 - 2 (#21) | SOS: (#47)
Roster | Injuries | '26 Portals | '26 Croots | Map
Record: 10 - 2 | Proj: 10 - 2 (#21) | SOS: (#47)
| Notre Dame's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sun 8/31 | Notre Dame at Miami | -2.5 | 53.5 | L 24 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/13 | Notre Dame vs Texas A&M | -7.5 | 48.5 | L 40 - 41 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Notre Dame vs Purdue | -24.5 | 51.5 | W 56 - 30 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/27 | Notre Dame at Arkansas | -5.5 | 64.5 | W 56 - 13 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Notre Dame vs Boise State | -21.5 | 63.5 | W 28 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Notre Dame vs NC State | -23.5 | 59.5 | W 36 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Notre Dame vs USC | -10.5 | 60.5 | W 34 - 24 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Notre Dame at Boston College | -31.5 | 55.5 | W 25 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/8 | Notre Dame vs Navy | -30.5 | 54.5 | W 49 - 10 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/15 | Notre Dame at Pittsburgh | -12.5 | 55.5 | W 37 - 15 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/22 | Notre Dame vs Syracuse | -36.5 | 51.5 | W 70 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Notre Dame at Stanford | -32.5 | 50.5 | W 49 - 20 | O | N | |
Record Prediction: 10.0 - 2.0 #21
Schedule Rating: #47
Record: 10 - 2( Ind: 0 - 0)
Spread Record 6 - 6 - 0 | O/U 6 - 6
Future 2026 Schedule
| Notre Dame's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Notre Dame at Texas A&M | +3.0 | 47.0 | W 23 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Notre Dame vs Northern Illinois | -28.5 | 46.5 | L 14 - 16 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Notre Dame at Purdue | -11.5 | 45.5 | W 66 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Notre Dame vs Miami (OH) | -27.5 | 44.0 | W 28 - 3 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Notre Dame vs Louisville | -6.5 | 45.0 | W 31 - 24 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Notre Dame vs Stanford | -22.5 | 45.5 | W 49 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech | -14.0 | 49.5 | W 31 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Notre Dame vs Navy | -14.0 | 50.5 | W 51 - 14 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Notre Dame vs Florida State | -25.5 | 44.5 | W 52 - 3 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Notre Dame vs Virginia | -20.5 | 51.0 | W 35 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Notre Dame vs Army | -14.5 | 44.5 | W 49 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Notre Dame at USC | -6.5 | 52.5 | W 49 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Fri 12/20 | Notre Dame vs Indiana | -7.0 | 50.0 | W 27 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Thu 1/2 | Notre Dame vs Georgia | -1.5 | 46.5 | W 23 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Thu 1/9 | Notre Dame vs Penn State | +1.5 | 45.5 | W 27 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Mon 1/20 | Notre Dame vs Ohio State | +8.5 | 45.5 | L 23 - 34 | O | N | |
2024 Record: 14 - 2 (Ind: 0 - 0)
Spread Record 13 - 3 - 0 | O/U 9 - 7
Played: 3 Elite, 1 Good, 3 Avg, 3 Bad, 2 Poor
Future: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 0 Avg, 0 Bad, 0Poor
2026 class: 299 points #3
2025 class: 270 points #12
2024 class: 276 points #9
2023 class: 273 points #12
2022 class: 275 points #7
Average Class Ranking: #9
Average Recruiting Points: 279
2025 class: 270 points #12
2024 class: 276 points #9
2023 class: 273 points #12
2022 class: 275 points #7
Average Class Ranking: #9
Average Recruiting Points: 279
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Title Contenders
4 Year Class: #10 - Best: #7 Worst: #12
CFB Crootin Averages
FBS Independents Class: 199 #62
Power 4 Class: 225 #62
FBS Class: 179 #69
Consistent Title Contenders
4 Year Class: #10 - Best: #7 Worst: #12
CFB Crootin Averages
FBS Independents Class: 199 #62
Power 4 Class: 225 #62
FBS Class: 179 #69
2021 class: 269 points #9
2020 class: 251 points #17
2019 class: 259 points #16
2018 class: 269 points #10
2017 class: 251 points #10
Average Class Ranking: #12
Average Recruiting Points: 260
2020 class: 251 points #17
2019 class: 259 points #16
2018 class: 269 points #10
2017 class: 251 points #10
Average Class Ranking: #12
Average Recruiting Points: 260
2025 Portal Class #57 - 8 players, 87 Avg
2024 Portal Class #33 - 8 players, 89 Avg
2023 Portal Class #39 - 7 players, 88 Avg
2022 Portal Class #76 - 4 players, 91 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Portal Data only 2022 forward
Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock (in his second season)
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Carr | 195 | 293 | 67% | 2741 | 24 | 6 | 9.4 |
| Kenny Minchey | 20 | 26 | 77% | 196 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | 199 | 1372 | 18 | 6.9 | 94 |
| Jadarian Price | 113 | 674 | 11 | 6.0 | 58 |
| Aneyas Williams | 24 | 224 | 5 | 9.3 | 54 |
| Kenny Minchey | 7 | 84 | 1 | 12.0 | 34 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Faison | 49 | 640 | 4 | 13.1 | 54 |
| Malachi Fields (Tr) | 36 | 630 | 5 | 17.5 | 66 |
| Eli Raridon | 32 | 482 | 0 | 15.1 | 65 |
| Will Pauling (Tr) | 26 | 381 | 6 | 14.7 | 44 |
Defensive Coordinator Chris Ash (in his first season)
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayk Bowen | 67 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Adon Shuler | 52 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Jaiden Ausberry | 51 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | 48 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boubacar Traore | 37 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| Drayk Bowen | 67 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | 48 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Jaylen Sneed | 35 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gray | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Leonard Moore | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Adon Shuler | 52 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 57% #62
Offense Returning Production: 49% #87
Defense Returning Production: 66% #23
Overall Returning Production: 57% #62
Offense Returning Production: 49% #87
Defense Returning Production: 66% #23
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #57
8 Commits, 87.1 Avg Rating
9% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 8% TY
2025 Portal Class #57
8 Commits, 87.1 Avg Rating
9% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 8% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 1060.00 #7
Offense Talent #8 | Defense Talent #5
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #10 | 2021 #12
2025 Talent Rating: 1060.00 #7
Offense Talent #8 | Defense Talent #5
2024 #1 | 2023 #1 | 2022 #10 | 2021 #12
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 10 - 2
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2024 Record: 14 - 2
2024 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 13 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 7
2023 Record: 10 - 3
2023 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 9 - 3 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4
2022 Record: 9 - 4
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 0
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
Four Year Record: 43 - 11
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 35 - 18 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 1 - 0
2025 Record: 10 - 2
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2024 Record: 14 - 2
2024 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 13 - 3 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 7
2023 Record: 10 - 3
2023 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 9 - 3 - 1 | Totals: 9 - 4
2022 Record: 9 - 4
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 0
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
Four Year Record: 43 - 11
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 35 - 18 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 1 - 0
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 11 - 2
2021 Conf Record: 5 - 0
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2020 Record: 10 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 9 - 1
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2019 Record: 11 - 2
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2018 Record: 12 - 1
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 7 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 87 - 18
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 66 - 37 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 16 - 1
2021 Record: 11 - 2
2021 Conf Record: 5 - 0
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2020 Record: 10 - 2
2020 Conf Record: 9 - 1
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 6
2019 Record: 11 - 2
2019 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8
2018 Record: 12 - 1
2018 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 7 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 87 - 18
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 66 - 37 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 16 - 1
| Notre Dame Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | CFP Nat'l Title | Notre Dame vs Ohio State | +8.5 | 45.5 | L 23 - 34 |
| 2024 | CFP Semifinal | Notre Dame vs Penn State | +1.5 | 45.5 | W 27 - 24 |
| 2024 | CFP Quarterfinal | Notre Dame vs Georgia | -1.5 | 46.5 | W 23 - 10 |
| 2024 | CFP 1st Round | Notre Dame vs Indiana | -7.0 | 50.0 | W 27 - 17 |
| 2023 | Sun Bowl | Notre Dame vs Oregon State | -5.5 | 40.5 | W 40 - 8 |
| 2022 | Gator Bowl | Notre Dame vs South Carolina | -5.0 | 50.5 | W 45 - 38 |
| 2021 | Fiesta Bowl | Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State | +1.5 | 45.5 | L 35 - 37 |
| 2020 | CFP Semifinal | Notre Dame vs Alabama | +20.0 | 66.0 | L 14 - 31 |
| 2019 | World Bowl | Notre Dame vs Iowa State | -4.0 | 55.0 | W 33 - 9 |
| 2018 | CFP Semifinal | Notre Dame vs Clemson | +10.5 | 58.0 | L 3 - 30 |
| 2017 | Citrus Bowl | Notre Dame vs LSU | +2.0 | 52.0 | W 21 - 17 |
| 2015 | Fiesta Bowl | Notre Dame vs Ohio State | +6.0 | L 28 - 44 | |
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
More Stats (2025)
Overall Stats (2025)
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | .36 (4) | 1.44 (3) | 49% (10) | 4.79 (6) | 32.5 (9) | 48% | 55% | .04 (12) | 1.28 (85) | 36% (13) | 2.58 (6) | 26.4 (10) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Expl | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Expl | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .32 (8) | 1.32 (35) | 47% (22) | 4.8 (5) | 33.2 (8) | 39% | 76% | -.02 (1) | 1.14 (14) | 36% (8) | 2.75 (4) | 25.3 (5) |
More Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 29:17 | 22.5 | 48% | 55% | 5.5 | 53.1 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 7 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 24:34 | 16.8 | 39% | 76% | 4.8 | 42.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 4 | 2.1 | 5 |
Overall Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 42 | 44.7 | 38.2 | 49% (10) | 4.79 (6) | 0.8 | 23 | 460 | 204 | 255 | 5.9 | 53% (38) | 45% (95) | 47% (25) | 51% (6) | 13% (36) | .36 (4) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 17.6 | 18 | 17 | 36.4% (13) | 2.58 (6) | 1.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 43% (6) | 56% (132) | 38% (20) | 36% (16) | 18% (19) | .04 (12) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 16 | 36.1 | 33.7 | 46 | 47% (22) | 4.8 (5) | 0.8 | 17 | 341 | 181 | 160 | 6.3 | 53% (46) | 47% (89) | 47% (26) | 47% (21) | 11% (8) | .32 (8) |
| 2024 Defense | 16 | 15.5 | 12 | 18.3 | 36.4% (8) | 2.75 (4) | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% (78) | 48% (59) | 43% (73) | 29% (1) | 19% (25) | -.02 (1) |
Run Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 53% (38) | 47% (25) | 34.8 | 204.4 | 5.9 | 38 (11) | .25 (11) | 3.05 (50) | 62% (122) | 8% (36) | 1.16 (8) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 43% (6) | 38% (20) | - | - | - | - | .04 (37) | 2.74 (39) | 71% (66) | 9% (77) | 0.89 (32) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 16 | 53% (46) | 47% (26) | 28.6 | 181.3 | 6.3 | 42 (3) | .36 (2) | 3.31 (24) | 73% (71) | 8% (26) | 1.3 (1) |
| 2024 Defense | 16 | 51% (78) | 43% (73) | - | - | - | - | .1 (58) | 2.9 (49) | 67% (29) | 10% (57) | 0.85 (12) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Offense | 12 | 45% (95) | 51% (6) | 18.1 | 26.8 | 255.1 | 9.5 | 14.1 | 25 (33) | 6 (34) | .45 (10) | 1.7 (25) | 29% (37) | 44% (2) | .65 (3) | 5% (35) | 2 (65) |
| 2025 Defense | 12 | 56% (132) | 36% (16) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 (1) | .09 (8) | 1.6 (93) | 36% (9) | 26% (24) | .17 (17) | 9% (3) | 2.1 (84) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 16 | 47% (89) | 47% (21) | 14.9 | 22.4 | 159.9 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 20 (58) | 6 (10) | .29 (50) | 1.3 (133) | 28% (19) | 32% (58) | .45 (22) | 3% (6) | 2.1 (50) |
| 2024 Defense | 16 | 48% (59) | 29% (1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 (4) | -.15 (1) | 1.6 (67) | 34% (29) | 27% (24) | .1 (2) | 8% (6) | 1.6 (2) |
Team Notes
(11/16) Killed Pitt, 10-2 finish likely. Get healthy for CFP? ❌
(11/4) Huge issues at K, missed 2 XP, short FG vs BC ❌
(10/18) 300 yds rush vs USC, Pass Def torched, huge Win ❌
(10/11) Last 35 Def series, 4 TDs, 9 Ints. 0 2nd Half Points ❌
(10/10) CB L Moore is essential to Irish defense. #1 in CFB ❌
(9/27) Off is rolling, avg 44 PPG. Carr impressive, run great ❌
(9/23) RB Love & Price are incredible, OL improving ❌
(9/21) Off rising to dominant, QB Carr & WR improved ❌
(9/15) Pass Def is awful. DB depth is huge issue ❌
(9/15) DL a big issue, no pass rush w/ all these DEs? ❌
(8/31) Carr is a baller, but OL is not good. Def leaked ❌
(8/19) QB1 will be CJ Carr, beat Kenny Minchey ❌
(6/10) TE Rairdon pot. breakout, but TE position thin ❌
(5/23) Secondary top 5 in CFB w/ a great CB duo ❌
(4/4) CB Moore (So)/LB Bowen (Jr) top 10 via PFF ❌
(3/18) RBs Love/Price/Williams best in CFB? ❌
(3/18) WR, Greathouse CFP star, Faison shifty ❌
(3/18) WR, can portals Fields/Pauling be weapons? ❌
(3/18) OL loaded. Health, time to gel a concern. ❌
(3/18) Def great, needs new leaders w/ new DC ❌
(11/16) Killed Pitt, 10-2 finish likely. Get healthy for CFP? ❌
(11/4) Huge issues at K, missed 2 XP, short FG vs BC ❌
(10/18) 300 yds rush vs USC, Pass Def torched, huge Win ❌
(10/11) Last 35 Def series, 4 TDs, 9 Ints. 0 2nd Half Points ❌
(10/10) CB L Moore is essential to Irish defense. #1 in CFB ❌
(9/27) Off is rolling, avg 44 PPG. Carr impressive, run great ❌
(9/23) RB Love & Price are incredible, OL improving ❌
(9/21) Off rising to dominant, QB Carr & WR improved ❌
(9/15) Pass Def is awful. DB depth is huge issue ❌
(9/15) DL a big issue, no pass rush w/ all these DEs? ❌
(8/31) Carr is a baller, but OL is not good. Def leaked ❌
(8/19) QB1 will be CJ Carr, beat Kenny Minchey ❌
(6/10) TE Rairdon pot. breakout, but TE position thin ❌
(5/23) Secondary top 5 in CFB w/ a great CB duo ❌
(4/4) CB Moore (So)/LB Bowen (Jr) top 10 via PFF ❌
(3/18) RBs Love/Price/Williams best in CFB? ❌
(3/18) WR, Greathouse CFP star, Faison shifty ❌
(3/18) WR, can portals Fields/Pauling be weapons? ❌
(3/18) OL loaded. Health, time to gel a concern. ❌
(3/18) Def great, needs new leaders w/ new DC ❌
Overall
Power Rating #3 | SP+ Rating #5
Performance Grade #5
Special Teams Grade #23
Record Prediction 10.0 - 2.0 #21
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Up to CFB Elites
Power Rating #3 | SP+ Rating #5
Performance Grade #5
Special Teams Grade #23
Record Prediction 10.0 - 2.0 #21
Record vs Spread: 6 - 6 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
5 Year Profile: Consistent CFP Hopefuls
'25 Profile: Up to CFB Elites
Offense
Power #6 | SP+ #7 | Grade #5
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 53%
Off Success #10 | Explosivness #3
Rush Grade #5 | Pass Grade #10
Rush Success #25 | Explosiveness #8
Pass Success #6 | Explosiveness #25
Run Block #46 | Pass Block #59
OL YDS #50 | Stuff Rate #101
Scoring Zone Off: #6
Power #6 | SP+ #7 | Grade #5
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 53%
Off Success #10 | Explosivness #3
Rush Grade #5 | Pass Grade #10
Rush Success #25 | Explosiveness #8
Pass Success #6 | Explosiveness #25
Run Block #46 | Pass Block #59
OL YDS #50 | Stuff Rate #101
Scoring Zone Off: #6
Defense
Power #2 | SP+ #11 | Grade #5
Def Success #13 | Explosivness #85
Rush Success #20 | Explosiveness #32
Tackling #9 | Run Def #8
Pass Success #16 | Explosiveness #93
Pass Rush #25 | Coverage #7
F7 Havoc #77 | DB Havoc #3
DL YDS #39 | Def Stuff Rate #74
Scoring Zone Def #6
Power #2 | SP+ #11 | Grade #5
Def Success #13 | Explosivness #85
Rush Success #20 | Explosiveness #32
Tackling #9 | Run Def #8
Pass Success #16 | Explosiveness #93
Pass Rush #25 | Coverage #7
F7 Havoc #77 | DB Havoc #3
DL YDS #39 | Def Stuff Rate #74
Scoring Zone Def #6
Roster
Team Talent #7 Blue Chips: 57% #8
Offense Talent #8 Defense Talent #5
Crootin: '25 Class #3 - 4 YR Class: #10
Profile: Consistent Title Contenders
Portal Class #57 - 8 players, 87 Avg
9% of Roster from Portal, 8% TY
49 New Players, 47% of '25 Roster #22
Team Talent #7 Blue Chips: 57% #8
Offense Talent #8 Defense Talent #5
Crootin: '25 Class #3 - 4 YR Class: #10
Profile: Consistent Title Contenders
Portal Class #57 - 8 players, 87 Avg
9% of Roster from Portal, 8% TY
49 New Players, 47% of '25 Roster #22
Scoring & Records
Scoring: 42 - 17.6 | Scoring Margin: (24.4)
Home: 45 - 18 (26.7) | Road: 38 - 17 (21.2)
OC: Mike Denbrock - in his second season
DC: Chris Ash - in his first season
2025 Record: 10 - 2 (6 - 6 - 0) (Ind: 0 - 0)
2024 Record: 14 - 2 (13 - 3 - 0) (Ind: 0 - 0)
2023 Record: 10 - 3 (9 - 3 - 1) (Ind: 0 - 0)
4 Yr Record: (43 - 11) | 8 Yr Record: (87 - 18)
Scoring: 42 - 17.6 | Scoring Margin: (24.4)
Home: 45 - 18 (26.7) | Road: 38 - 17 (21.2)
OC: Mike Denbrock - in his second season
DC: Chris Ash - in his first season
2025 Record: 10 - 2 (6 - 6 - 0) (Ind: 0 - 0)
2024 Record: 14 - 2 (13 - 3 - 0) (Ind: 0 - 0)
2023 Record: 10 - 3 (9 - 3 - 1) (Ind: 0 - 0)
4 Yr Record: (43 - 11) | 8 Yr Record: (87 - 18)
Notes
Killed Pitt, 10-2 finish likely. Get healthy for CFP?
Huge issues at K, missed 2 XP, short FG vs BC
OG Billy Schrauth out until at least Pitt/Cuse (3 OL)
300 yds rush vs USC, Pass Def torched, huge Win
DL G Rubio out vs SC (best DT) & L Thomas (depth)
OC Craig out for season, Irish down 2 starting OL
Last 35 Def series, 4 TDs, 9 Ints. 0 2nd Half Points
CB L Moore is essential to Irish defense. #1 in CFB
Off is rolling, avg 44 PPG. Carr impressive, run great
RB Love & Price are incredible, OL improving
Killed Pitt, 10-2 finish likely. Get healthy for CFP?
Huge issues at K, missed 2 XP, short FG vs BC
OG Billy Schrauth out until at least Pitt/Cuse (3 OL)
300 yds rush vs USC, Pass Def torched, huge Win
DL G Rubio out vs SC (best DT) & L Thomas (depth)
OC Craig out for season, Irish down 2 starting OL
Last 35 Def series, 4 TDs, 9 Ints. 0 2nd Half Points
CB L Moore is essential to Irish defense. #1 in CFB
Off is rolling, avg 44 PPG. Carr impressive, run great
RB Love & Price are incredible, OL improving
'25 Offense
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 53%
Great Offense Success Rate of 49%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.79 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Great Pass Success 51%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Great when off Schedule 44%
Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 53%
Great Offense Success Rate of 49%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.79 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Great Pass Success 51%
Avg Offensive Turnovers
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 71%
Great when off Schedule 44%
'25 Defense
Great DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.58 PPO
Good Run Def Success 38%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Bad Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 64%
Good when Opp is off Schedule 26%
Great DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.58 PPO
Good Run Def Success 38%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good at Forcing Turnovers
Bad Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Great 1st/2nd Down Success 64%
Good when Opp is off Schedule 26%
Returning Prod
ND lost their '24 starting QB (0%) #134
Returning Production: 57% #62
Offense: 49% #87 | Defense: 66% #23
OL Prod: 53% #79, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3097 #55 | From Portal: 0 #100
Rush Prod: 69% #45 | Rec Prod: 73% #26
Def Front Seven: 69% - Secondary: 54%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 10.5 - 1.5
ND lost their '24 starting QB (0%) #134
Returning Production: 57% #62
Offense: 49% #87 | Defense: 66% #23
OL Prod: 53% #79, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 3097 #55 | From Portal: 0 #100
Rush Prod: 69% #45 | Rec Prod: 73% #26
Def Front Seven: 69% - Secondary: 54%
Vegas Preseason Win Total: 10.5 - 1.5
4 Year Overall
2025 SP+ Overall: #5 - Power Rating: #3
2024 SP+ Overall: #8 - Power Rating: #5
2023 SP+ Overall: #9 - Power Rating: #6
2022 SP+ Overall: #35
2025 SP+ Overall: #5 - Power Rating: #3
2024 SP+ Overall: #8 - Power Rating: #5
2023 SP+ Overall: #9 - Power Rating: #6
2022 SP+ Overall: #35
4 Year Offense
2025 SP+ Offense: #7 - Power Rating: #6
2024 SP+ Offense: #4 - Power Rating: #24
2023 SP+ Offense: #17 - Power Rating: #11
2022 SP+ Offense: #56
2025 SP+ Offense: #7 - Power Rating: #6
2024 SP+ Offense: #4 - Power Rating: #24
2023 SP+ Offense: #17 - Power Rating: #11
2022 SP+ Offense: #56
4 Year Defense
2025 SP+ Defense: #11 - Power Rating: #2
2024 SP+ Defense: #7 - Power Rating: #2
2023 SP+ Defense: #11 - Power Rating: #12
2022 SP+ Defense: #36
2025 SP+ Defense: #11 - Power Rating: #2
2024 SP+ Defense: #7 - Power Rating: #2
2023 SP+ Defense: #11 - Power Rating: #12
2022 SP+ Defense: #36