Notre Dame Captains, Recruits, and Carr's Protection | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame has named its 2026 captains, setting the stage for leadership ahead, while aggressively pursuing top recruits from powerhouse high schools like St. Joseph Regional and Mount Carmel—where standout linebacker Roman Igwebuike delivered a game-changing performance. Meanwhile, this season’s focus centers on protecting quarterback CJ Carr, as offensive line play becomes critical to Notre Dame’s success. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e12d1b97055e0d1a