Marcus Freeman comments on position battles at Notre Dame after fall camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman addressed ongoing position battles as fall camp concludes. The team has secured most spots, but key roles remain undecided, particularly the backup quarterback and field cornerback positions. Freeman indicated that a decision on the backup quarterback among Teddy Jarrard, Noah Grubbs, and Blake Hebert will come soon, while the competition for field cornerback is between transfers DJ McKinney and Jayden Sanders. Several running backs, including Aneyas Williams, Nolan James Jr., and Kedron Young, are expected to contribute this season.
- •Freeman discusses position battles as fall camp ends.
- •Backup quarterback decision nearing, with young players in contention.
- •Field cornerback competition ongoing between two transfers.
- •Expect several running backs to see playing time this season.
- •Most positions on the team are already secured.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Freeman expands on a few important battles as fall camp ends
"Notre Dame football hoped to have most of its position battles wrapped up after camp, but that won’t be the case.
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