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Marcus Freeman (5th year) (43-12) #3
Record: 0 - 0   |  Proj: 11 - 1 (#2)  |  SOS: (#62)
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Notre Dame's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 9/6 Notre Dame at Wisconsin-23
Sat 9/12 Notre Dame vs Rice-43
Sat 9/19 Notre Dame vs Michigan State-29
Sat 9/26 Notre Dame at Purdue-26.5
Sat 10/3 Notre Dame at North Carolina-25.5
Sat 10/10 Notre Dame vs Stanford-34
Sat 10/17 Notre Dame at BYU-7.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/31 Notre Dame vs Navy-29
Sat 11/7 Notre Dame vs Miami-5
Sat 11/14 Notre Dame vs Boston College-32.5
Sat 11/21 Notre Dame vs SMU-15.5
Sat 11/28 Notre Dame at Syracuse-29.5

Record Prediction: 11 - 1  #2
Schedule Rating:  #62
Future 2027 Schedule

Notre Dame's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 8/31 Notre Dame at Miami-2.553.5L 24 - 27UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/13 Notre Dame vs Texas A&M-7.548.5L 40 - 41ON
Sat 9/20 Notre Dame vs Purdue-24.551.5W 56 - 30OY
Sat 9/27 Notre Dame at Arkansas-5.564.5W 56 - 13OY
Sat 10/4 Notre Dame vs Boise State-21.563.5W 28 - 7UN
Sat 10/11 Notre Dame vs NC State-23.559.5W 36 - 7UY
Sat 10/18 Notre Dame vs USC-10.560.5W 34 - 24UN
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Notre Dame at Boston College-31.555.5W 25 - 10UN
Sat 11/8 Notre Dame vs Navy-30.554.5W 49 - 10OY
Sat 11/15 Notre Dame at Pittsburgh-12.555.5W 37 - 15UY
Sat 11/22 Notre Dame vs Syracuse-36.551.5W 70 - 7OY
Sat 11/29 Notre Dame at Stanford-32.550.5W 49 - 20ON

2025 Schedule Rating:  #47
2025 Record: 10 - 2 (Ind: 0 - 0)
Spread Record 6 - 6 - 0 | O/U 6 - 6


Opponents: 2 Elite, 1 Good, 1 Avg, 6 Bad, 2 Poor
Reg Season Opponents: 3 Elite, 2 Good, 2 Avg, 2 Bad, 3 Poor

Show Past Schedules
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

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


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
 
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
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
Offensive Coordinator Mike Denbrock (been OC for 3 years) #1
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
C.J. Carr19529367%27412469.4
Jordan Faison11100%400040.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Aneyas Williams2422459.354
Nolan James Jr.143702.615
C.J. Carr413330.828
Jordan Faison1-80-8.00
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jordan Faison49640413.154
Micah Gilbert993110.326
Mylan Graham (Tr)693015.523
Luke Talich184184.084
(Tr) - new transfer in 2026

Defensive Coordinator Chris Ash (in his second season) #40
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Drayk Bowen675423
Adon Shuler522125
Jaiden Ausberry514250
Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa488352
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Boubacar Traore3710780
Drayk Bowen675423
Jaylen Sneed355330
Keon Keeley (Tr)133311
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Christian Gray1810010
Leonard Moore310007
Adon Shuler522125
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 74%  #11
Offense Returning Production: 71%  #52
Defense Returning Production: 77%  #4
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
Team Talent
2026 Talent Rating: 1190.00  #2
Offense Talent  #2 | Defense Talent  #2
2025  #7 | 2024  #8 | 2023  #11 | 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
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

Notre Dame Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2024CFP Nat'l Title Notre Dame vs Ohio State+8.545.5L 23 - 34
2024CFP Semifinal Notre Dame vs Penn State+1.545.5W 27 - 24
2024CFP Quarterfinal Notre Dame vs Georgia-1.546.5W 23 - 10
2024CFP 1st Round Notre Dame vs Indiana-7.050.0W 27 - 17
2023Sun Bowl Notre Dame vs Oregon State-5.540.5W 40 - 8
2022Gator Bowl Notre Dame vs South Carolina-5.050.5W 45 - 38
2021Fiesta Bowl Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State+1.545.5L 35 - 37
2020CFP Semifinal Notre Dame vs Alabama+20.066.0L 14 - 31
2019World Bowl Notre Dame vs Iowa State-4.055.0W 33 - 9
2018CFP Semifinal Notre Dame vs Clemson+10.558.0L 3 - 30
2017Citrus Bowl Notre Dame vs LSU+2.052.0W 21 - 17
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Offense PPAOffense ExplOffense SuccessOffense Pts Per OppAvg Start FP3rd Down %4th Down %Defense PPADefense ExplDefense SuccessDefense Pts Per OppOpponent 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 PPAOffense ExplOffense SuccessOffense Pts Per OppAvg Start FP3rd Down %4th Down %Defense PPADefense ExplDefense SuccessDefense Pts Per OppOpponent 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                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDs
20251229:1722.548%55%5.553.10.81.95.82.87
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDs
20241624:3416.839%76%4.842.40.81.842.15



Overall Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPPGHomeRoadSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun Rate  Pass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
2025 Offense124244.738.249% (10)4.79 (6)0.8234602042555.953% (38)45% (95)47% (25)51% (6)13% (36).36 (4)
2025 Defense1217.6181736.4% (13)2.58 (6)1.9 - - - - - 43% (7)56% (133)38% (20)36% (16)18% (19).04 (12)
 Teams                  GamesPPGHomeRoadSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun Rate  Pass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
2024 Offense1636.133.74647% (22)4.8 (5)0.8173411811606.353% (46)47% (89)47% (26)47% (21)11% (8).32 (8)
2024 Defense1615.51218.336.4% (8)2.75 (4)1.8 - - - - - 51% (78)48% (59)43% (73)29% (1)19% (25)-.02 (1)



Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
2025 Offense1253% (38)47% (25)34.8204.45.938 (11).25 (11)3.05 (50)62% (122)8% (36)1.16 (8)
2025 Defense1243% (7)38% (20) - - - - .04 (37)2.74 (39)71% (66)9% (77)0.89 (32)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
2024 Offense1653% (46)47% (26)28.6181.36.342 (3).36 (2)3.31 (24)73% (71)8% (26)1.3 (1)
2024 Defense1651% (78)43% (73) - - - - .1 (58)2.9 (49)67% (29)10% (57)0.85 (12)



Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs     Ints     PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
2025 Offense1245% (95)51% (6)18.126.8255.19.514.125 (33)6 (34).45 (10)1.7 (25)29% (37)44% (2).65 (3)5% (35)2 (65)
2025 Defense1256% (133)36% (16) - - - - - - 21 (1).09 (8)1.6 (93)36% (9)26% (24).17 (17)9% (3)2.1 (84)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs     Ints     PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
2024 Offense1647% (89)47% (21)14.922.4159.97.210.820 (58)6 (10).29 (50)1.3 (133)28% (19)32% (58).45 (22)3% (6)2.1 (50)
2024 Defense1648% (59)29% (1) - - - - - - 18 (4)-.15 (1)1.6 (67)34% (29)27% (24).1 (2)8% (6)1.6 (2)




Overall

Team Info

Power #3SP+ #5
Coaching staff Rank  #2

Record

0 - 0
Ind 0 - 0

Vs Spread0 - 0 - 0Totals0 - 0
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

72% #18
25 QB CJ Carr returns (OC back)
Offense 71% #52
Defense 77% #4
Returning Starters: 16 (Off: 6) - (Def: 10)
Proj Portal Starters: 1 (Off: 0) - (Def: 1)
Exp'd Depth: 8 (Off: 2) - (Def: 6)
OL Prod: 81% #222 starters, 3 exp'd depth
OL Snaps: 2,759  #74From Portal: 0 #123
Rush Prod: 12% #135
Rec Prod: 36% #111
Front Seven: 74% #12
Secondary: 82% #10

Roster

Talent Info

Talent #2
Blue Chips (67%) #5
Portal Class  #97 players (92 Avg)
Crootin '26 Class  #64 YR Class Rating #10

Talent Profile

Consistent Title Contenders
9% of Roster from Portal, 8% TY
53% of '26 Roster are New (Fr + Portals)

(OC) Mike Denbrock 3

 #1

(DC) Chris Ash 2

 #40

2026 Schedule

Information

SOS #62

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
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 (72%) #63

68%of Snaps by Upperclass
Offense: 5,118 #107
Defense: 8,717 #11
Players with Starting Exp (28) 8 on Off, 20 on Def

Upperclass

Starters 12 of 22 (54.5%)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: 33.3%(37 of 111)

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

CJ Carr (QB)(2741 Yds, 24 TD)
Leonard Moore (CB)(5 Int, 7 Pd)
Adon Shuler (S)(2 Int, 5 Pd)
Anthonie Knapp (T)(B- Block Grade)
Tae Johnson (S)(4 Int, 3 Pd)
Jordan Faison (WR)(640 Yds, 4 TD)
Guerby Lambert (G)(C Block Grade)
Drayk Bowen (LB)(67 Tac, 5 TFL)

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

#9 #7 #4 #4

Offense

Four Year Ratings Profile

#17 #14 #5 #4

Defense

Four Year Ratings Profile

#11 #5 #8 #7