Five key players for Notre Dame in the 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Notre Dame football highlights its five most vital players ahead of the 2026 season. The list includes edge Boubacar Traore, who aims for double-digit sacks after recovering from injury, and quarterback CJ Carr, crucial for the team’s offense. Running back Aneyas Williams, linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, and cornerback Leonard Moore round out the critical players. Each athlete's performances could significantly influence the team's success this fall. This assessment of player importance could impact team strategy and preparation as the season approaches.
- •Boubacar Traore registered 6.5 sacks last season and aims for more.
- •CJ Carr is a known commodity at quarterback with elite-level experience.
- •Aneyas Williams seeks to fill the role of former star running backs.
- •Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is gaining hype despite not being a starter.
- •Leonard Moore's defensive skills can greatly disrupt opposing offenses.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Five most important players for Notre Dame in the 2026 season
"Notre Dame football has stars all over the field, but here are the five more irreplaceable players for the 2026 season.
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