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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Notre Dame’s QB plan after CJ Carr could include a familiar face and the ultimate redemption story for the Fighting Irish
Notre Dame football is 5-0 with CJ Carr playing at a star level. What happens at quarterback if he leaves for the 2027 NFL Draft? Notre Dame football left Chapel Hill with a 37-26 win over Bill Belichick and North Carolina, moving Marcus Freeman’s squad to 5-0.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 5
Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Notre Dame's CJ Carr headlines elite QBs
Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays. With that in mind, here are five Week 5 standouts.
College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / October 3
Notre Dame Makes Rare Splash on College GameDay Before UNC Win
It's not that it never happens, but Notre Dame generally only plays one or two 12:00 p.m. ET kickoffs during the year. It did so Saturday, as it wound up being a 37-26 victory at North Carolina, kicked off at noon on ESPN.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 3
CJ Carr Looks Like He's Ready for the NFL
Heading into the 2026 college football season, there was plenty of hype about the loaded quarterback class for the 2027 NFL Draft, headlined by a couple of big names and a deep second tier of potential first-round talents.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 3
Top 25 roundup: CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over UNC
CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as No. 3 Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 in rainy conditions in Chapel Hill, N.C. Jordan Faison caught two touchdown passes as part of an eight-catch, 132-yard receiving effort for the Fighting Irish (5-0).
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 3
CJ Carr's 5-TD day leads No. 3 Notre Dame over North Carolina
CJ Carr threw for four touchdowns and ran for another as No. 3 Notre Dame beat North Carolina 37-26 in rainy conditions Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill, N.C.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 3
Notre Dame Fighting Irish accomplish unbelievable feat during North Carolina clash
It only takes seconds for a team to get back into a game. That’s exactly what the Notre Dame Fighting Irish did to the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of the Week 5 contest on Saturday afternoon.
C.J. Carr News / EssentiallySports / October 3
'Getting His Reps in': Kirk Herbstreit Drops Message on Notre Dame QB CJ Carr as Pat McAfee Loses $250,000
Before Notre Dame’s Week 5 matchup against UNC, College GameDay dedicated a section of the show to discuss Marcus Freeman’s signal-caller. The segment cost Pat McAfee some money after he challenged the QB’s arm.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 2
Notre Dame’s run game has a simple fix, and it starts with weaponizing star quarterback CJ Carr
Notre Dame football rushed for 177 yards against Purdue, but the lack of quarterback threat is making life too easy for opposing defenses. The Notre Dame
C.J. Carr News / A to Z Sports / September 28
Notre Dame’s slot receiver issue has several potential fixes that CJ Carr and the Fighting Irish will need
The Fighting Irish offense has the makings of a potent unit. Can Notre Dame find the right personnel to unlock the middle of the field? Notre Dame football has the bones of a potent offense under head coach Marcus Freeman, offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, and star quarterback CJ Carr.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 27
Notre Dame’s new offensive identity is off to a strong start – It’s real, but this is just the beginning
CJ Carr threw for 237 yards and 3 touchdowns against Purdue, but the WR room stealing the show is what has this offense looking like a genuine threat going forward.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 26
The biggest Marcus Freeman criticism as Notre Dame’s head coach is now officially behind them
Notre Dame football has outscored its first 4 opponents by an average of 34 points per game. Can this Fighting Irish prove the fast start is a sign of what’s to come?
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 26
CJ Carr accounts for 4 TDs in No. 3 Notre Dame's rout of Purdue
CJ Carr completed 14 of 22 passes for 237 yards, three touchdowns and one interception and added another score on the ground as No. 3 Notre Dame cruised to a 49-10 win over Purdue on Saturday afternoon in West Lafayette, Ind.
College Football News / 5 GOATs / September 22
Notre Dame vs. Purdue odds: Opening point spread revealed
Notre Dame and Purdue will go head-to-head in Week 4 of the 2026 college football season, and the odds for the matchup have been revealed via Polymarket. The kickoff time and how to watch the game are also available.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 20
The truth about Notre Dame’s running game issues, the biggest problems, and who is the most to blame
The Fighting Irish averaged less than 4 yards per carry for the third straight game, and the All-22 film pointed to a combination of issues. Notre Dame football left Saturday night with a 27-10 victory over the Michigan State Spartans, but head coach Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish know the running game remains a significant concern.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 16
CJ Carr, No. 3 Notre Dame set to test mettle vs. Michigan State
Almost a decade has passed since Notre Dame faced border rival Michigan State. This weekend, it might feel as if no time at all has passed. The No. 3 Fighting Irish (2-0) will welcome the Spartans (2-0) in front of a prime-time television audience on Saturday evening in South Bend, Ind.
College Football News / ChiCitySports / September 3
Notre Dame QB CJ Carr opens as Heisman favorite along with Arch Manning
With week 0 officially over and week 1 on the horizon, the race for the College Football Playoff is officially on. Most of the top teams in the nation will take the field for the first time this weekend, including the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 29
College football is back: Five questions that will define 2026 season
We have spent eight months talking about transfer classes, recruiting rankings and which quarterback looked fantastic while wearing a red practice jersey. Enough of that. College football is back Saturday.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 26
Preseason mock draft has QBs going 1-2-3; history suggests that's unlikely
Many experts believe there will be another quarterback rush in the 2027 NFL Draft, scheduled April 29-May 1 in Washington. History suggests that one recent prediction is unlikely to come to fruition.
College Football News / Yardbarker / July 8
Why Notre Dame, Oregon are likely to be in CFP national championship
Plenty of teams enter the 2026 season with College Football Playoff aspirations, but two programs separate themselves from the pack in a way that points toward a head-to-head game in Las Vegas on Jan.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / October 12
Another dominating performance has Notre Dame back in CFP picture
On the heels of a 36-7 win over North Carolina State, the question now becomes: have the Fighting Irish managed to overcome their early-season defeats to get back into the College Football Playoff picture?
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 31, 2025
CJ Carr's first touchdown pass at Notre Dame was a work of art
No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish decided to roll into the season with CJ Carr, a redshirt freshman, as their starting quarterback. He showed in the first half of Sunday's season opener against No. 10 Miami why that might have been a smart decision.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Yardbarker / August 19, 2025
New details emerge on why Notre Dame named CJ Carr starting QB
The Athletic's Pete Sampson provided more detail as to what might have led to Marcus Freeman waiting to name CJ Carr the starter.
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 19, 2025
Next class: Ranking freshman QBs under most pressure in 2025
In the past 24 hours, four freshman have been named starting quarterbacks this season. Soon, more might join them. We rank the six by who's under the most pressure in 2025.
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