Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr opens 2026 season against Wisconsin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Notre Dame starting quarterback CJ Carr begins the 2026 college football season on Sunday night against the Wisconsin Badgers. The team enters the campaign with expectations of reaching the College Football Playoff following a 2025 season where Carr recorded 2,741 passing yards and 24 touchdowns. While his family history includes deep ties to the University of Michigan—including his grandfather, former Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr—he is not related to NFL quarterbacks Derek Carr or David Carr. Carr, whose given name is Curtis Jason Carr, secured the starting role for Notre Dame in 2025 after spending his freshman year as a redshirt. He currently looks to build on his performance as the Fighting Irish aim for a national championship title.
- •CJ Carr is the grandson of former Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr.
- •The quarterback is not related to NFL players Derek Carr or David Carr.
- •Carr passed for 2,741 yards and 24 touchdowns during the 2025 season.
- •Tommy Carr, the brother of CJ Carr, is currently a member of the Michigan football program.
- •Notre Dame opens its 2026 schedule on September 6 against Wisconsin.
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"CJ Carr and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish get their 2026 college football season underway on Sunday night, Sept. 6, against the Wisconsin Badgers. It’s a campaign set with massive expectations for Carr, who is one of the top returning quarterbacks in the country. Notre Dame will be aiming for the College Football Playoff, and […] The post How Notre Dame QB CJ Carr Relates to Lloyd Carr Compared to Derek, David appeared first on HEAVY.
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