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The Cardinals bucked modern NFL wisdom by drafting a running back with the third overall pick in the 2026 season. But Love's three-pronged ability sets him up to have a productive rookie season in what will be a rebuilding year for Arizona.
Teddy Jarrard reclassified during his recruitment and is arriving on campus a year earlier than expected. While he likely won't see the field in 2026, the current freshman could very easily be leading Notre Dame's offense during the 2027 season.
Grubbs had a strong spring season as an early enrollee. He'll need to build on it to become Notre Dame's backup quarterback, as he competes with incoming freshman Teddy Jarrard and returning sophomore Blake Hebert.
Notre Dame returns its starting quarterback for the first time under Marcus Freeman, but also loses its top two running backs for the first time. What does history say will happen to the Irish offense?
Ewetade is one of two blue-chip edges that Notre Dame recruited in the class of 2026. While he won't be a starter this season, the talented defensive edge is already in the mix for a backup spot and should feature in Notre Dame's rotation.
The former Arkansas transfer is now Notre Dame's elder statesman with the departure of Eli Raridon. He'll be the leader of a talented young room, even if he doesn't lead the Irish in the counting stats department.
The Irish are set to travel the fewest miles in a regular season since the FBS moved to a 12-game season in 2006. It's a hidden benefit in the era of the 16-game season.
By: Tom Zwiller
Notre Dame Stadium was ranked by EA Sports as the 20th-hardest stadium for opposing teams to play in. The Irish picked up a spot from the 2026 version of EA's College Football series, after Florida State and Wisconsin fell from No. 14 to outside the top-20.
Irish Illustrated can confirm reports that Brenan Vernon has medically retired from football.
Notre Dame's defense is tied for the second-best in the game, while the Irish offense is tied for seventh-best.
