Notre Dame prepares depth chart ahead of season opener against Wisconsin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are finalizing their depth chart in anticipation of the season opener against Wisconsin on September 8, 2026. Coach Mike Denbrock addressed the media, expressing uncertainty about specific players such as Nolan James and Styles Prescod, highlighting the complexity of roster decisions. While Denbrock praised James's performance in camp, doubts remain about his consistency. NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler ranks CJ Carr as a top quarterback prospect, though not among the very top. Notre Dame has confirmed its stance against allowing players returning from the NFL to re-enter college football, aligning with SEC and Big Ten policies.
- •Notre Dame faces Wisconsin on September 8, 2026.
- •Nolan James has emerged as a potential RB2 this season.
- •CJ Carr ranked 27th in 2027 NFL Draft by Dane Brugler.
- •Notre Dame opposes players returning from the NFL.
- •Depth chart talks remain speculative ahead of kickoff.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — About that Notre Dame Football Depth Chart…
"We still have not got to game week for Notre Dame, so the depth chart talk is just that… talk.
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