Notre Dame Fighting Irish (@NDFootball)
Vegas Win Total: 11.5 | Proj: 11 - 1 (#2) | SOS: (#73)
Notre Dame enters 2026 as the consensus #2-rated program nationally with genuine continuity for the first time in the Marcus Freeman era: CJ Carr — coming off 2741 yards and 24 TDs — is the uncontested starter entering spring with no competition, his stated focus on red-zone efficiency and elevating a loaded roster alongside a returning OC Mike Denbrock. The defense, rated #1 in the country, returns completely intact with DE Boubacar Traore (10 TFL), LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (48 Tac, 8 TFL), and CB Leonard Moore (5 INT) all back, further deepened by portal DL additions Keon Keeley, Francis Brewu, and Tionne Gray — making this unit potentially the best in college football entering 2026. The clearest concern is the running back room, where both Aneyas Williams and Kedren Young (ACL recovery, targeting summer return) are absent for most of spring, leaving the position group notably thin and reliant on unproven depth heading into fall camp. Notre Dame opens September 6 against Wisconsin at a neutral site in Green Bay as 16.5-point favorites — a favorable early schedule sets up a viable undefeated run into CFP contention for a program with 15 returning starters and the highest media vibes of the Freeman era.
Key Storylines
- CJ Carr enters 2026 as Notre Dame's uncontested starter for the first time after posting 2741 yards and 24 TDs in his debut season — with no QB competition for the first time in years, his focus has shifted to leadership and eliminating red-zone turnovers while operating with full continuity alongside OC Mike Denbrock
- The #1-rated defense returns completely intact with Boubacar Traore (37 Tac, 10 TFL), Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (48 Tac, 8 TFL), and Leonard Moore (5 INT) at the core, further bolstered by portal DL additions Keon Keeley, Francis Brewu, and Tionne Gray — the unit may be stronger in 2026 than it was in 2025
- The RB room is the most exposed position group: Aneyas Williams and Kedren Young (ACL surgery, targeting summer return) are both unavailable for most of spring, leaving Nolan James Jr. and Jonaz Walton to carry the spring evaluation load at a position already depleted by the departures of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price
- Wide receiver depth creates both upside and internal competition tension — Jordan Faison (640 yards, 4 TDs) leads a room with portal addition Quincy Porter, and WR coach Brown's 'team glory' messaging reflects active management of target-share expectations in a talent-rich group
- Recruiting momentum is at a peak with a massive visitor weekend underway, elite TE Malik Howard calling his visit 'among the most impressive' he has experienced, and the program holding a top-6 class ranking nationally
Injury & Availability Flags
- Kedren Young (RB) — torn ACL in 2025, running again but targeting summer return; out for most of spring practice
- Aneyas Williams (RB) — limited or out during spring practice 2026; timeline unclear
- Jaden Greathouse (WR) — recovering from 2025 injury, in a leadership/limited role during spring; targeting full return for fall
- Drayk Bowen (LB, team captain) — working through injury recovery during spring practice
- Javian Osborne (RB) — unavailable during spring 2026 per beat reports
Notre Dame's 2026 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 9/6 | Notre Dame vs Wisconsin | -16.5 | 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: #73
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
Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock (been OC for 3 years) #1
(Tr) - new transfer in 2026
| 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 |
Defensive Coordinator Chris Ash (in his second season) #42
| 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% #77
Defense Returning Production: 79% #5
Notre Dame's Official Roster
Overall Returning Production: 73% #32
Offense Returning Production: 67% #77
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
(3/16) OL Knapp moving to OG, Will Black likely LT ❌
(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) Def is loaded, LB & Secondary both top CFB units ❌
(1/29) OL great pieces, expecting a lot. RBs inexp'd ❌
(1/28) ? at skill but loaded w talent. Portal WR's help ❌
(1/28) QB Carr primed for big season. Will lead Offense ❌
(3/16) OL Knapp moving to OG, Will Black likely LT ❌
(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) Def is loaded, LB & Secondary both top CFB units ❌
(1/29) OL great pieces, expecting a lot. RBs inexp'd ❌
(1/28) ? at skill but loaded w talent. Portal WR's help ❌
(1/28) QB Carr primed for big season. Will lead Offense ❌
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% #77
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 #73
Notre Dame plays 1 opps off a byeUNC
OppsElite: 2, Good: 1, Avg: 1, Bad: 6, Poor: 2
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
OL Knapp moving to OG, Will Black likely LT
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
Def is loaded, LB & Secondary both top CFB units
OL great pieces, expecting a lot. RBs inexp'd
? at skill but loaded w talent. Portal WR's help
QB Carr primed for big season. Will lead Offense
Freeman, Denbrock, QB Carr all back. Big year.
Roster Experience
Snaps & Starter Info
Snaps Returning
13,835 (71%) #65
68%of Snaps by Upperclass
Offense: 5,118 #108
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