Notre Dame Opens Spring Ahead of Schedule, Shifts to More 11-on-11 With CJ Carr Set at QB
The Irish used an uninterrupted eight-week winter program to accelerate installation under returning coordinators.
Overview
- Marcus Freeman says spring practices will emphasize full-team periods with fewer individual drills because the roster is further along than in past years.
- CJ Carr enters as the established starter at quarterback, removing a competition and allowing earlier team-focused work.
- At defensive back, Christian Gray and Dallas Golden will rotate at nickel and also play outside as Freeman manages thin depth.
- Trainer Rob Hunt reports OL Charles Jagusah is on track to regain pre-injury form and LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa could be ready by preseason camp, with several others limited or out this spring.
- With Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price leaving for the NFL, Notre Dame supplemented the backfield with added depth and walk-ons, integrated roughly 30 newcomers overall, and reinforced a 'Leave No Doubt' standard under a stable staff.