Bettis Jr. and Burress Shine | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame’s receiver corps got a major boost last Saturday as Jerome Bettis Jr. and Elijah Burress stepped up with big performances against Rice—Bettis Jr. hauled in three catches for 57 yards, Burress added two for 35. Their breakout moments weren’t just flashes; they proved they can be reliable targets under pressure, giving the coaching staff more weapons as conference play looms. With both players showing serious potential—especially Bettis Jr., carrying family legacy—it’s clear their emergence could reshape the offense. Now the question is: will this be a one-time surge or the start of something bigger? Coaches have a luxury problem on their hands—and fans are watching closely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/news/notre-dame-fighting-irish-football-wide-receivers-strong-case-more-playing-time/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/529518162b7917cc Report issues to [email protected].