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Chat Transcript: What’s Notre Dame’s backup plan at quarterback?
- Notre Dame didn’t find an experienced portal backup, so No. 2 QB will emerge from within the roster in spring.
- Freshman Noah Grubbs and redshirt freshman Blake Hebert are expected to compete for the No. 2 spot early in 2026.
- Transfer portal philosophy at Notre Dame has shifted, allowing more flexibility in roster building.
- ND has 8 transfers added, with a 95- to 105-scholarship flexibility, aiming to balance depth and development.
- Damon asked about changes in transfer strategy and persistence of NIL discussions in Notre Dame’s operations.
- Coach Freeman described admissions work with transfers as strategic, noting not all signees are graduates.
- Grubbs is seen as a potential No. 2 QB early, with Jarrard possibly elevating to the later No. 2 role.
- ND’s transfer strategy prioritizes both immediate impact and long-term development at multiple positions.
- Hansen confirms the portal class is expected to contribute in 2026 and 2027 in various roles.
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