Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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FBS Independents10-2 (2025)#5 '26 Coaches#5 Recruiting51% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 13
    94
    CJ CarrRS SO
    Starter
  2. 12
    79
    Blake HebertRS FR
  3. 10
    66
    Noah GrubbsFR
RB
  1. 22
    91
    Aneyas WilliamsJR
    Starter
  2. 2
    74
    Nolan James Jr.RS FR
  3. 21
    73
    Kedren YoungRS SO
WR-X
  1. 6
    91
    Jordan FaisonSR
    Starter
  2. 5
    72
    Cam WilliamsRS SO
  3. 17
    67
    Elijah BurressRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 0
    83
    Quincy PorterRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 14
    80
    Micah GilbertRS SO
  3. 11
    66
    Devin FitzgeraldFR
SLOT
  1. 3
    85
    Mylan GrahamRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 1
    76
    Jaden GreathouseRS JR
  3. 19
    65
    Logan SaldateRS SO
TE
  1. 87
    85
    Cooper FlanaganSR
    Starter
  2. 88
    79
    James FlaniganRS FR
  3. 7
    68
    Ty WashingtonRS SR/TR
LT
  1. 74
    85
    Will BlackRS FR
    Starter
  2. 71
    79
    Styles PrescodRS SO
LG
  1. 54
    85
    Anthonie KnappJR
    Starter
  2. 52
    79
    Devan HoustanRS JR
  3. 55
    72
    Chris TerekRS JR
C
  1. 70
    84
    Ashton CraigRS SR
    Starter
  2. 64
    79
    Joe OttingRS JR
  3. 57
    73
    Cam HerronRS FR
RG
  1. 56
    85
    Charles JagusahRS JR
    Starter
  2. 75
    79
    Sullivan AbsherRS JR
  3. 77
    73
    Peter JonesRS SO
RT
  1. 76
    85
    Guerby LambertRS SO
    Starter
  2. 58
    79
    Matty AugustineRS FR
  3. 78
    73
    Owen StrebigRS FR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #4 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 24.4 → 22.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 93rd percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #5 national

16%

Returning production: 51%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

7 adds in two-deep · avg 85 OVR · top add: F. Brewu (DT, 91, from Pittsburgh)

Coach Notre DameTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Notre Dame?

Notre Dame Fighting Irish starting lineup

CJ Carr is the projected starting quarterback for Notre Dame as of August 17, 2026. Blake Hebert is listed second.

Notre Dame also projects Aneyas Williams at running back, Jordan Faison at wide receiver and Cooper Flanagan at tight end.

The full Notre Dame Fighting Irish two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

CJ Carr · QBAneyas Williams · RBJordan Faison · WR-XCooper Flanagan · TE

Common questions

Who is Notre Dame's starting quarterback?
CJ Carr is the projected starting quarterback for Notre Dame as of August 17, 2026. Blake Hebert is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Notre Dame?
Aneyas Williams is the projected starter at running back for Notre Dame, with Nolan James Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Notre Dame?
Jordan Faison is the projected starter at wide receiver for Notre Dame, with Cam Williams listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Notre Dame?
Cooper Flanagan is the projected starter at tight end for Notre Dame, with James Flanigan listed second.
When was the Notre Dame Fighting Irish depth chart last updated?
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Notre Dame's record last season?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish finished 10-2 (0-0 in FBS Independents play).