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Notre Dame's Joey O'Brien named true freshman Midseason All-American

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:36 PM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Notre Dame's Joey O'Brien named true freshman Midseason All-American

Summary

Joey O'Brien, a true freshman safety for Notre Dame, has been recognized as a Midseason All-American by 247Sports. Competing in five games this season, O'Brien has recorded 10 tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup, contributing significantly to Notre Dame's defense. The Fighting Irish defense, currently ranked top in the nation, allows just 214 yards per game and secures a scoring defense of only 11 points per game. This accolade highlights O'Brien's impact on a team that is positioned competitively in the Coach's Poll as they continue their season.

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•Joey O'Brien named True Freshman Midseason All-American by 247Sports.
•O'Brien has 10 tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup in five games.
•Notre Dame's defense ranks first nationally, allowing 214 yards per game.
•Fighting Irish scoring defense is fourth in the nation, allowing 11 points per game.

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7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame’s true freshman safety named a Midseason All-American

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True freshman Joey O'Brien has fit well into the fold of Notre Dame's top-ranked secondary. His efforts led to him becoming a Midseason All-American.
— Yahoo Sports

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