Notre Dame slotted as the No. 2 team in the country after spring ball
Notre Dame has been ranked as the No. 2 team in the country following their spring football game. Despite a lackluster performance in the Blue-Gold game, expectations remain high for the upcoming season. The team is led by quarterback CJ Carr and features a strong defense bolstered by key transfers.
- ▪Notre Dame is ranked No. 2 in the USA Today post-spring rankings, behind Ohio State.
- ▪Quarterback CJ Carr returns for his second season, with new running backs replacing Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price.
- ▪The Irish's defense has been strengthened by transfers including Francis Brewu and Keon Keeley.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/notre-dame-slotted-no-2-052445099.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:24:45 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-04-28T05:39:00.702Z |
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