Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman talks to the media during 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day at Georgia World Congress Center, Building A. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Best News from Notre Dame’s First Fall Practice is Clear

Originally posted on Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI
By Nick Shepkowski | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 1:59 PM ET

Because there hasn't been anything from the actual football field to analyze for months, Notre Dame starting fall camp Thursday was a huge deal. Between the quarterback battle and rising defensive stars, there is plenty to keep an eye on in the next few weeks.

However, the best thing to happen to Notre Dame on Thursday was something that didn't happen, and hopefully continues not to for the rest of camp.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said there were no injuries on Day 1 of fall camp.
— Kyle Kelly (@ByKyleKelly) July 31, 2025

No injuries for Notre Dame is a big deal. Last year, the injury bug invaded Fighting Irish camp and didn't leave nearly the entire season. It's just one day, but injury luck falling back on Notre Dame's side after a year it clearly didn't, is significant.

Yes, projected starting offensive guard Charles Jagusah was injured on Independence Day weekend, when the UTV he was riding crashed. It won't sideline for the majority of the season but certainly isn't the news anyone wants to get in the middle of summer.

Now with a month to go before Notre Dame opens at Miami, seeing an injury report without any additions is as important as any other real takeaways we'll see or hear the first few days of padless fall camp.

Notre Dame opens the 2025 football season on Aug. 31 at Miami.

This article first appeared on Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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