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Notre Dame football begins fall practice with key position battles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:31 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Notre Dame football begins fall practice with key position battles

Summary

Notre Dame football kicks off its fall practice today as the team aims for a strong season, entering as the No. 5 ranked team in the US LBM Coaches Poll. Key areas of focus include quarterback CJ Carr's development in offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock's system, the health of injured players Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa and Quincy Porter, and the performance of the defensive line coached by Charlie Partridge. The depth at running back is also under scrutiny, as the Irish prepare for their season opener against Wisconsin. The outcome of these developments will be critical as the team seeks to achieve its College Football Playoff ambitions.

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•Practice opens with high expectations for the season.
•CJ Carr's second-year development is a key focus.
•Injuries to Viliamu-Asa and Porter are closely monitored.
•Defensive line recruitment's on-field impact is under scrutiny.
•Depth at running back remains a concern heading into camp.

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Notre Dame football will begin its fall practices today, and here are five things to watch as the Irish look to make noise in the CFP.
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