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Versatility (Now) Augments Athleticism for Notre Dame Safety Tae Johnson

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

Reasonable expectations and projections didn't include heavy action from scrimmage for Notre Dame freshman Tae Johnson last fall. Not with Xavier Watts, Adon Shuler, and graduate transfer Rod Heard the clear 1-2-3 in the safeties pecking order, and not with already-trusted sophomore Luke Talich in the fold.
O'Malley's Monday Musings

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

The QB we know vs. the QBs we don't. To Portal or not to Portal? Three guys to watch and guys we used to watch. And oh to stay Forever Young...all highlight this week's edition of The Musings. VIPThe QB we know vs. the QBs we don't. To Portal or not to Portal? Three guys to watch and guys we used to watch. And Oh to stay Forever Young...all highlight this week's edition of The Musings.
Speed to Burn? Notre Dame’s Karson Hobbs Resets for Breakout 2025 Efforts

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

Spend five minutes with Notre Dame sophomore cornerback Karson Hobbs and the harsh reality of college football, aka, "the outset of athletic disappointment" is revealed. And though that's largely the case for most highly-touted high school standouts, the more common path forged by Hobbs last fall pales in comparison to the breakout rookie seasons of his predecessors at the position: Benjamin Morrison (2022), Christian Gray (2023), and, notably, Leonard Moore last fall.
Versatility an Asset for Notre Dame’s Linebackers

2 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

Jaylen Sneed, Jaiden Ausberry, and Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa each broke out at different stages in 2024. Consistency in performance is the next step for Max Bullough’s versatile trio. VIPNotre Dame's change from Al Golden to new defensive coordinator Chris Ash over the winter has caused few ripples in the spring-time linebackers room. Sure there's new verbiage for the group, but the identity of the defense is the same.
Notre Dame’s Max Bullough Discusses his Young Linebackers

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

Irish linebacking corps returns four from its core 2024 five. Who’ll step up to aid the quartet next fall? VIPA 16-season gauntlet tested Notre Dame's five-player rotation of linebackers last fall (and winter). And truth be told—save for a rough day against the bullies from DeKalb—the unit was better than projected. And they absorbed the same level of weekly work volume. By design.
Mike Denbrock Expects (Demands) More from Notre Dame’s Receivers in Year 2

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

It’s a collection of mostly new receivers and definitely a new quarterback, but Notre Dame’s offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock believes the Irish passing game is ahead of where it was last spring—maybe even last January? VIPThe quarterback—while a championship competitor, runner, and leader—wasn't always accurate, especially deep downfield.
O’Malley’s Monday Musings

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

New blood and a newly grizzled vet. An offensive line odyssey, receivers (not yet?) at the ready…and Remember the Titans gone wrong? All highlight this week’s edition of The Musings. VIP1 — Defensive Newcomers: The local media had a chance to spend post-practice time with Notre Dame's defensive newcomers Saturday.
A Good Problem to Have: Notre Dame’s Six-Deep Running Backs Room

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

To be clear, Notre Dame can, has, and will again utilize more than three running backs in its offense over the course of a football season. But to be blunt, that usage won't often occur in the same game—at least not if the contest is close. VIPTo be clear, Notre Dame can, has, and will again utilize more than three running backs in its offense over the course of a football season. But to be blunt, that usage won't often occur in the same game—at least not if the contest is close.
The Case For Steve Angeli to Become Notre Dame’s Starting Quarterback in 2025

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

Last week, Steve Angeli, Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr entered the Irish Athletic Center, where Notre Dame's quarterback battle officially kicked off with the start of spring ball. Even coach Marcus Freeman is juiced, calling it the first "true competition" he's been a part of between three signal-callers. "I know it's going to be a fair competition.
Joe Rudolph Plans a Spring Session of Growth for Notre Dame Up Front

3 weeks ago | 247sports.com | Tim OMalley

Notre Dame’s offensive line found crucial contributions from nine different players in 10 starting roles last fall. At least seven competitors seem poised for similar opportunities entering the 2025 offseason. VIPNotre Dame's Joe Rudolph entered Spring Football 2024 with nine starters among his offensive line competitors. He just didn't know it at the time.