Exciting developments are on the horizon for Notre Dame football. Here are some key updates:

Roster Updates

Jordan Botelho’s Return: Edge defender Jordan Botelho, a graduate-senior from Honolulu, will return to the team after recovering from a knee injury sustained in Week 3 of the 2024 season. Botelho brings significant experience, having recorded 77 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 15 tackles for loss since the 2020 season.

Leonard Moore’s Breakout Season: Cornerback Leonard Moore has been named the No. 1 cornerback in college football by Lindy’s Sports, boosting Notre Dame’s defensive prospects.

Jeremiyah Love’s Promising Season: Running back Jeremiyah Love has been named a preseason All-American by Lindy’s Sports, adding to the team’s strong backfield.

Rankings and Predictions

Tough Schedule Ahead: Lindy’s Sports ranks Notre Dame’s 2025 schedule as the 16th toughest in the country.

Top Offensive Line: Notre Dame’s offensive line unit is ranked No. 10 best unit in the country by Lindy’s Sports.

Strong Secondary: The Notre Dame secondary is ranked as one of the nation’s best units by Pro Football Focus and Lindy’s Sports.

Recruiting News

Elite 2027 Wide Receiver: Quentin Burrell, an elite 2027 wide receiver, continues to build a strong bond with Notre Dame.

2028 Edge Jackson Vaughn: Defensive end Jackson Vaughn earned a Notre Dame offer after an outstanding Irish Invasion camp performance.

Dre Quinn Recruitment: Clemson is favored to land 4-star edge rusher Dre Quinn over rivals Georgia and Notre Dame