Notre Dame Fighting Irish (@NDFootball)
Vegas Win Total: 11.5 | Proj: 11 - 1 (#2) | SOS: (#64)
Notre Dame sits at #2 in power ratings with 15 returning starters and the defensive profile of a legitimate national title contender — Leonard Moore (5 INT) and Tae Johnson (4 INT) headline a secondary drawing best-in-CFB projections, while Boubacar Traore (37 tackles, 10 TFL) and Francis Brewu (34 tackles, 6 TFL) both graded top-10 at their positions per PFF. CJ Carr (2,741 yards, 24 TDs in 2025) is the engine of Marcus Freeman's 'leave no doubt' mandate, generating the kind of competitive practice fire — trash talk, scuffles, vocal leadership — that elite QB rooms are supposed to produce, not just perform. The clearest obstacle between this roster and a CFP run is red zone efficiency, explicitly flagged by coaches and beat writers as unresolved at the spring midpoint despite Denbrock grading #1 nationally, while LB Drayk Bowen's limitation from offseason hip surgery introduces a secondary concern to a linebacker corps that was supposed to be a settled strength. McMurphy projects Notre Dame as a favorite in all 12 regular season games — including a neutral-site opener against Wisconsin (-16.5) at Green Bay — meaning the path to a first-round CFP bye is real, but the offense's red zone execution needs to catch up to the defense's standard before November.
Key Storylines
- Drayk Bowen (LB), Notre Dame's leading tackler from 2025, is limited in spring practice recovering from offseason hip surgery — timeline and severity unspecified, adding a real concern to a linebacker corps alongside Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (48 tackles, 8 TFL) that was supposed to be a settled strength
- Red zone efficiency remains the program's most explicitly flagged and unresolved problem at the spring midpoint — particularly notable for an offense with OC Mike Denbrock graded #1 nationally; converting in the red zone is the gap between good and elite
- CJ Carr is cementing himself as the unquestioned program leader through competitive practice intensity — Freeman praised his trash talk for generating the kind of scuffles that signal genuine investment, which is exactly what Marcus Freeman's 'leave no doubt' mandate looks like in practice
- The offensive line is crystallizing: Freeman publicly confirmed Will Black at LT and Anthonie Knapp shifting inside to LG, setting up what could be an elite unit in a 12-game schedule where Notre Dame is projected as a favorite in every game
- The WR room competition is legitimate and unresolved at the halfway mark — Jordan Faison (640 yards, 4 TDs) is the established anchor, but Mylan Graham, Jaden Greathouse, and portal addition Quincy Porter are all pressing for roles, with one player reportedly beginning to separate per Blue & Gold
Injury & Availability Flags
- Drayk Bowen (LB) limited in spring practice recovering from offseason hip surgery — return timeline and severity not specified; practicing at reduced capacity, not fully sidelined
Notre Dame's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 9/6 | Notre Dame vs Wisconsin | -18.5 | 46.5 | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/12 | Notre Dame vs Rice | -35 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/19 | Notre Dame vs Michigan State | -29 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 9/26 | Notre Dame at Purdue | -28 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/3 | Notre Dame at North Carolina | -23 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/10 | Notre Dame vs Stanford | -30 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 10/17 | Notre Dame at BYU | -9.5 | — | — | — | — |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 10/31 | Notre Dame vs Navy | -28.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/7 | Notre Dame vs Miami | -7 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/14 | Notre Dame vs Boston College | -30 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/21 | Notre Dame vs SMU | -16.5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sat 11/28 | Notre Dame at Syracuse | -26 | — | — | — | — |
Schedule Rating: #64
Future 2027 Schedule
Notre Dame's 2025 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 8/31 | Notre Dame at Miami | -2.5L24–27 | 53.5 | L24–27 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 9/13 | Notre Dame vs Texas A&M | -7.5L40–41 | 48.5 | L40–41 | O | N |
| Sat 9/20 | Notre Dame vs Purdue | -24.5W56–30 | 51.5 | W56–30 | O | Y |
| Sat 9/27 | Notre Dame at Arkansas | -5.5W56–13 | 64.5 | W56–13 | O | Y |
| Sat 10/4 | Notre Dame vs Boise State | -21.5W28–7 | 63.5 | W28–7 | U | N |
| Sat 10/11 | Notre Dame vs NC State | -23.5W36–7 | 59.5 | W36–7 | U | Y |
| Sat 10/18 | Notre Dame vs USC | -10.5W34–24 | 60.5 | W34–24 | U | N |
| — Bye Week — | ||||||
| Sat 11/1 | Notre Dame at Boston College | -31.5W25–10 | 55.5 | W25–10 | U | N |
| Sat 11/8 | Notre Dame vs Navy | -30.5W49–10 | 54.5 | W49–10 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/15 | Notre Dame at Pittsburgh | -12.5W37–15 | 55.5 | W37–15 | U | Y |
| Sat 11/22 | Notre Dame vs Syracuse | -36.5W70–7 | 51.5 | W70–7 | O | Y |
| Sat 11/29 | Notre Dame at Stanford | -32.5W49–20 | 50.5 | W49–20 | O | N |
2025 Record: 10 - 2 (Ind: 0 - 0)
Spread Record 6 - 6 - 0 | O/U 6 - 6
2026 class: 299 points #6
2025 class: 270 points #12
2024 class: 276 points #10
2023 class: 273 points #12
2022 class: 275 points #6
Average Class Ranking: #9
Average Recruiting Points: 279
2025 class: 270 points #12
2024 class: 276 points #10
2023 class: 273 points #12
2022 class: 275 points #6
Average Class Ranking: #9
Average Recruiting Points: 279
Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Title Contenders
4 Year Class: #10 - Best: #6 Worst: #12
CFB Crootin Averages
FBS Independents Class: 236 #57
Power 4 Class: 229 #57
FBS Class: 198 #70
Consistent Title Contenders
4 Year Class: #10 - Best: #6 Worst: #12
CFB Crootin Averages
FBS Independents Class: 236 #57
Power 4 Class: 229 #57
FBS Class: 198 #70
2021 class: 271 points #10
2020 class: 252 points #20
2019 class: 260 points #16
2018 class: 269 points #9
2017 class: 251 points #13
Average Class Ranking: #14
Average Recruiting Points: 261
2020 class: 252 points #20
2019 class: 260 points #16
2018 class: 269 points #9
2017 class: 251 points #13
Average Class Ranking: #14
Average Recruiting Points: 261
Transfer Portal Classes
2026 Portal Class #9 - 7 players, 92 Avg
2025 Portal Class #58 - 8 players, 87 Avg
2024 Portal Class #39 - 9 players, 89 Avg
2023 Portal Class #40 - 7 players, 88 Avg
2026 Portal Class #9 - 7 players, 92 Avg
2025 Portal Class #58 - 8 players, 87 Avg
2024 Portal Class #39 - 9 players, 89 Avg
2023 Portal Class #40 - 7 players, 88 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Transfer Portal Classes
2022 Portal Class #74 - 4 players, 91 Avg
2021 Portal Class #10 - 27 players, 90 Avg
2020 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2019 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2022 Portal Class #74 - 4 players, 91 Avg
2021 Portal Class #10 - 27 players, 90 Avg
2020 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2019 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Carr | 195 | 293 | 67% | 2741 | 24 | 6 | 9.4 |
| Jordan Faison | 1 | 1 | 100% | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aneyas Williams | 24 | 224 | 5 | 9.3 | 54 |
| Nolan James Jr. | 14 | 37 | 0 | 2.6 | 15 |
| C.J. Carr | 41 | 33 | 3 | 0.8 | 28 |
| Jordan Faison | 1 | -8 | 0 | -8.0 | 0 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Faison | 49 | 640 | 4 | 13.1 | 54 |
| Micah Gilbert | 9 | 93 | 1 | 10.3 | 26 |
| Mylan Graham (Tr) | 6 | 93 | 0 | 15.5 | 23 |
| Luke Talich | 1 | 84 | 1 | 84.0 | 84 |
| 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 |
| Jaylen Sneed | 35 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Keon Keeley (Tr) | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 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: 73% #32
Offense Returning Production: 67% #76
Defense Returning Production: 79% #5
Notre Dame's Official Roster
Overall Returning Production: 73% #32
Offense Returning Production: 67% #76
Defense Returning Production: 79% #5
Notre Dame's Official Roster
Transfer Portal
2026 Portal Class #9
7 Commits, 92.3 Avg Rating
9% of 2026 Roster from Portal, 8% TY
2026 Portal Class #9
7 Commits, 92.3 Avg Rating
9% of 2026 Roster from Portal, 8% TY
Team Talent
2026 Talent Rating: 1210.00 #2
Offense Talent #2 | Defense Talent #4
2025 #4 | 2024 #8 | 2023 #8 | 2022 #10
2026 Talent Rating: 1210.00 #2
Offense Talent #2 | Defense Talent #4
2025 #4 | 2024 #8 | 2023 #8 | 2022 #10
2026 - 2023 Records
2026 Record: 0 - 0
2026 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 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
Four Year Record: 34 - 7
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 28 - 12 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 0 - 0
2026 Record: 0 - 0
2026 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 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
Four Year Record: 34 - 7
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 28 - 12 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 0 - 0
2022 - 2019 Records
2022 Record: 9 - 4
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 0
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
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
Eight Year Record: 75 - 17
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 59 - 32 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 15 - 1
2022 Record: 9 - 4
2022 Conf Record: 1 - 0
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 8 - 5
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
Eight Year Record: 75 - 17
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 59 - 32 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 15 - 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 |
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% (7) | 56% (133) | 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% (7) | 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% (133) | 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
(4/6) WR J. Faison (leader LY) dropped lacrosse, focused on fball ❌
(4/6) DB's may be best in CFB. LBs/DL top 10 as well ❌
(4/2) WR Mylan Graham twitchy, a diff level than ND WRs ❌
(4/2) OT Will Black starting, Knapp to OG (PFF top 10 OT) ❌
(4/2) QB Carr true leader of team. Best ND QB in 20+ yrs ❌
(4/1) DE Traore + DT Brewu both top 10 via PFF ❌
(2/10) 16 starters back, 2nd in CFB, 8 exp'd depth too ❌
(1/29) DEs talented but need more, DT portals big adds ❌
(1/29) OL great pieces, expecting a lot. RBs inexp'd ❌
(1/28) ? at skill but loaded w talent. Portal WR's help ❌
(4/6) WR J. Faison (leader LY) dropped lacrosse, focused on fball ❌
(4/6) DB's may be best in CFB. LBs/DL top 10 as well ❌
(4/2) WR Mylan Graham twitchy, a diff level than ND WRs ❌
(4/2) OT Will Black starting, Knapp to OG (PFF top 10 OT) ❌
(4/2) QB Carr true leader of team. Best ND QB in 20+ yrs ❌
(4/1) DE Traore + DT Brewu both top 10 via PFF ❌
(2/10) 16 starters back, 2nd in CFB, 8 exp'd depth too ❌
(1/29) DEs talented but need more, DT portals big adds ❌
(1/29) OL great pieces, expecting a lot. RBs inexp'd ❌
(1/28) ? at skill but loaded w talent. Portal WR's help ❌
Injury Notes
Overall
Team Info
Power #2SP+ #3
Record Prediction: 11 - 1 #2
Coaching staff Rank #2
2025 Record
10 - 2
Ind 0 - 0
Ind 0 - 0
Vs Spread6 - 6 - 0Totals6 - 6
One Score Games '25: (0-2)(7-7 under M.F.)
5 Year Profile
Consistent Title Contenders
'26 Profile
Up to CFB Elites
Performance #5
Special Teams #23
Returning Production
From 2025
71% #23
25 QB CJ Carr returns (OC back)
Offense 67% #76
Defense 79% #5
Returning Starters: 15 (Off: 5) - (Def: 10)
Proj Portal Starters: 1 (Off: 0) - (Def: 1)
Exp'd Depth: 9 (Off: 3) - (Def: 6)
OL Prod: 76% #312 starters, 3 exp'd depth
OL Snaps: 2,759 #76From Portal: 0 #123
Rush Prod: 12% #137
Rec Prod: 36% #117
Front Seven: 74% #13
Secondary: 86% #13
Roster
Talent Info
Talent #2
Blue Chips (81%) #2
Talent Profile
Consistent Title Contenders
9% of Roster from Portal, 8% TY
54% of '26 Roster are New (Fr + Portals)
(OC) Mike Denbrock 3
#1
(DC) Chris Ash 2
#42
2026 Schedule
Information
SOS #64
Notre Dame plays 1 opps off a byeUNC
OppsElite: 3, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 5, Poor: 1
2025 Record: 10 - 2 (6 - 6 - 0) (Ind: 0 - 0)
2024 Record: 14 - 2 (13 - 3 - 0) (Ind: 0 - 0)
Win History
Past 5 years 9.8
Avg under Marcus F 10.75
4 Yr Record (34 - 7)
8 Yr Record (75 - 17)
Notes
Live Team Notes
Vibes: Highest, dominant Def, primed for CFP run
WR J. Faison (leader LY) dropped lacrosse, focused on fball
DB's may be best in CFB. LBs/DL top 10 as well
WR Mylan Graham twitchy, a diff level than ND WRs
OT Will Black starting, Knapp to OG (PFF top 10 OT)
QB Carr true leader of team. Best ND QB in 20+ yrs
DE Traore + DT Brewu both top 10 via PFF
16 starters back, 2nd in CFB, 8 exp'd depth too
Hired Ill DC Henry as DB/CoDC to replace Mickens
DEs talented but need more, DT portals big adds
Roster Experience
Snaps & Starter Info
Snaps Returning
13,835 (71%) #65
68%of Snaps by Upperclass
Offense: 5,118 #107
Defense: 8,717 #11
Players with Starting Exp (29) 9 on Off, 20 on Def
Upperclass
Starters 11 of 22 (50%)2-Deep 17 of 44 (38.6%)
Senior/Gr starters: 3 (13.6%) (Off: 1, Def: 2)
Upperclass Two-Deep: 17 of 44 (38.6%)
Upperclass on Roster: 33.6%(37 of 110)
Portals
Top '26 Incoming Portals
Quincy Porter (WR)4★ (.94)
Tionne Gray (DL)4★ (.94)
Keon Keeley (DL)4★ (.93)
Keon Keeley (EDGE)4★ (.93)
Francis Brewu (DL)4★ (.93)
Jayden Sanders (CB)4★ (.92)
DJ McKinney (CB)4★ (.91)
Mylan Graham (WR)3★ (.89)
Top Players
Top Performers on Roster
Leonard Moore (CB)5 Int, 7 Pd
Tae Johnson (S)4 Int, 3 Pd
CJ Carr (QB)2741 Yds, 24 TD
Boubacar Traore (DE)37 Tac, 10 TFL
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (LB)48 Tac, 8 TFL
Francis Brewu (DT)34 Tac, 6 TFL (* TR)
Adon Shuler (S)2 Int, 5 Pd
Jordan Faison (WR)640 Yds, 4 TD
Recruits
Top '26 Incoming Recruits
Rodney Dunham (EDGE)5★ (.99)
Ian Premer (TE)5★ (.99)
Khary Adams (CB)5★ (.99)
Joey O'Brien (S)5★ (.99)
Ayden Pouncey (S)4★ (.96)
Javian Osborne (RB)4★ (.95)
Jonaz Walton (RB)4★ (.95)
Ebenezer Ewetade (EDGE)4★ (.95)
Overall
Four Year Ratings Profile
Offense
Four Year Ratings Profile
Defense
Four Year Ratings Profile
Offense
2025 Ratings
Power #3SP+ #3
Profile:Balanced offense, Pass: 45%, Run: 53%
Off Success #10
Off Expl #3
Run Success #25
Run Expl #8
Pass Success #6
Pass Expl #25
OLine
Run Blk #46Pass Blk #59
OL Yds #50
Stuff Rate #101
Misc
Poss Time #683 & Out #9
Scoring Zone Off #6
TO's #22
Defense
2025 Ratings
Power #1SP+ #9
Def Success #13
Def Expl #85
Run Success #20
Run Expl #32
Pass Success #16
Pass Expl #93
Misc
Havoc #19
Stop Rate #37
3 & Out #24
Pass Rush #25
Cov #7
Run Def #8
Tackle #9
Scoring Zone Def #6
TO's #28
Scoring
Overall: 42 - 18 (24.4)
Home: 45 - 18 (26.7)Road: 38 - 17 (21.2)
Net Efficiency
Overall #2
Pts Per Drive
Offense PPD #3Defense PPD #22
Pts Per Play
Offense PPP #1Defense PPP #25
(OC) Mike Denbrock 3
#1
(DC) Chris Ash 2
#42
Records
4 Yr Record34 - 7
202510 - 2202414 - 2
Offense
Four Year Offense Pts Per Play
Defense
Four Year Defense Pts Per Play
Overall
Four Year Net Pts Per Play