Notre Dame’s Special Teams Revamp | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News

Notre Dame’s special teams struggled last season, especially on field goals—only making five of nine attempts, including a frustrating collapse against NC State. But 2026 looks promising with the addition of Spencer Porath from Purdue, who nailed 15 of 17 field goals and every extra point last year, proving reliable even from beyond 50 yards. They’ve also brought back Jasper Scaife from Australia to handle punting and holding, aiming to fix past mishaps like the fumbled snap against Texas A&M. The real question remains: can they find a consistent kick returner to keep that explosive threat alive? If Porath’s precision kicks meet steady returns, Notre Dame’s special teams could finally be a game-changer. 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/6e0743ca7d9335b1