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Notre Dame RB Jonaz Walton earns national freshman player of the week honor

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Notre Dame RB Jonaz Walton earns national freshman player of the week honor
Summary

Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton received national recognition as the Freshman of the Week from 247Sports following a standout performance against Stanford. Walton set a freshman single-game rushing record with 181 yards, including a 97-yard touchdown on his first carry, contributing to a total of 209 yards and two touchdowns in the game. He is now leading the team with 409 rushing yards over six games, averaging 7.9 yards per carry. Walton's recent surge in playing time could elevate him to a larger role as the team prepares for their next matchup against BYU.

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  • •Jonaz Walton scored two touchdowns and rushed for 181 yards against Stanford.
  • •He set the freshman single-game rushing record during this game.
  • •Walton leads Notre Dame with 409 rushing yards through six games.
  • •He averaged 7.9 yards per carry, indicating strong performance.
  • •Walton's increased role comes as Notre Dame prepares to face BYU.
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  • 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame RB Jonaz Walton named national freshman player of the week
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Notre Dame star freshman running back Jonaz Walton was recognized nationally his massive game against Stanford.

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