# Irish Breakdown Notre Dame Page: Feed: --- ## [Notre Dame Linebacking Corps Primed For A Dominant Season In 2026](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/notre-dame-linebacking-corps-primed-for-a-dominant-season-in-2026) _2026-08-20 · Trevor Trowbridge_ Led by captain Drayk Bowen and a healthy Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, the Irish return elite production and veteran depth to anchor college football’s most formidable defensive unit. ## [Notre Dame Standout CJ Carr Named To The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/notre-dame-standout-cj-carr-named-to-the-johnny-unitas-golden-arm-award-watch-list) _2026-08-19 · Trevor Trowbridge_ Following a record-breaking debut season, the Fighting Irish signal caller gains national recognition as he aims to become the third Notre Dame quarterback to claim this prestigious honor. ## [Notre Dame Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Is Battling Back From Injury](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/notre-dame-linebacker-kyngstonn-viliamu-asa-is-battling-back-from-injury) _2026-08-19 · Trevor Trowbridge_ After overcoming a second ACL tear with "healing powers," the Irish star relies on mental grit and family support to fuel his rapid return to the gridiron. ## [Micah Gilbert Is Putting In The Work To Be An Impact Player For Notre Dame](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/micah-gilbert-is-putting-in-the-work-to-be-an-impact-player-for-notre-dame) _2026-08-19 · Trevor Trowbridge_ With NFL-caliber talent departing South Bend, the physical junior wideout is sharpening his skills against elite cornerbacks to claim a starting role in Mike Denbrock's explosive offense. ## [Three Notre Dame Standouts Named As Preseason All-Americans By The Associated Press](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/three-notre-dame-standouts-named-as-preseason-all-americans-by-the-associated-press) _2026-08-18 · Trevor Trowbridge_ Lockdown corner Leonard Moore leads a trio of elite defensive stars poised to anchor the Irish secondary and cement South Bend as a premier national powerhouse. ## [Brian Jean-Mary Believes Linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Is A Difference Maker For Notre Dame](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/brian-jean-mary-believes-linebacker-kyngstonn-viliamu-asa-is-a-difference-maker-for-notre-dame) _2026-08-18 · Trevor Trowbridge_ Boasting "mutant healing powers" following reconstructive surgery, the talented California native returns ahead of schedule to fortify an already elite Irish defense with his rare, disciplined mentality. ## [Notre Dame Receivers Coach Mike Brown Confident In Wideout's Growth](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/notre-dame-receivers-coach-mike-brown-confident-in-wideouts-growth) _2026-08-18 · Trevor Trowbridge_ With a healthy Jaden Greathouse and elite transfer talent, Mike Brown’s revitalized unit aims to transform raw potential into a championship-caliber engine for quarterback CJ Carr. ## [Two Notre Dame Stars Named To The Walter Camp Player Of The Year Watch List](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/two-notre-dame-stars-named-to-the-walter-camp-player-of-the-year-watch-list) _2026-08-17 · Trevor Trowbridge_ Quarterback CJ Carr and All-American cornerback Leonard Moore join an elite group of national standouts, positioning the Fighting Irish as top contenders for college football’s most prestigious individual honor. ## [Notre Dame Football Buy/Sell/Hold](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/community/news/notre-dame-football-buy-sell-hold-5mo755q5) _2026-08-17 · Trevor Trowbridge_ We are 20 days away from Notre Dame kicking off their 2026 campaign and the time is starting to fly by. It's been 261 days since the Irish last took the field and the anticipation is starting to build. The program is about half way through fall camp and things are trending in the right direction. Today on the Irish Breakdown podcast, we kicked off the week with a buy/sell/hold. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cVgmTHpVVX6v) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Notre Dame Ranks No. 4 In The Associated Press Preseason Top 25](https://roundtable.io/sports/ncaa/notre-dame/news/notre-dame-ranks-no-4-in-the-associated-press-preseason-top-25) _2026-08-17 · Trevor Trowbridge_ We're 12 days away from Week 0 of the college football season kicking off and only 20 days away from Notre Dame kicking off their 2026 campaign. It's been 261 days since we've seen the Fighting Irish take the field and expectations are sky-high with this program. Head coach Marcus Freeman is entering his fifth season at the helm and returns all three coordinators, a starting quarterback and two…