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Notre Dame kicker commit Owen Davies shines in junior season debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Notre Dame kicker commit Owen Davies shines in junior season debut
Summary

Owen Davies, a kicker committed to Notre Dame's 2028 class, showcased impressive performance during his junior debut at Brentwood Academy. He successfully made two field goals, reportedly good from over 55 yards, and had every kickoff reach the end zone. Analysts in attendance compared his skill level to the best in the nation, highlighting the significance of a reliable kicker after Notre Dame's struggles in 2025. The Irish plan for Davis to transition into the starting role after Spencer Porath's tenure, potentially securing their kicker position through the end of the decade.

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  • •Owen Davies made two field goals on the weekend, both from over 55 yards.
  • •Davies' kickoffs consistently reached the back of the end zone.
  • •Scouts praised Davies as a future top collegiate kicker.
  • •Notre Dame aims to fill kicker position successfully after past issues.
  • •Spencer Porath will start before Davies potentially takes over.
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  • 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame kicker commit Owen Davies earns extremely high praise
What they're saying
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Notre Dame football has a kicker committed in its 2028 class, and he may be the best one in the country after his first game of his junior year.

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