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Notre Dame

at BYU · Sat Oct 17 · 07:30 PM ET · ABC

Notre Dame depth chart vs BYU

Listed starting QB vs BYU: CJ Carr

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Starters

  1. QBCJ Carr
  2. RBAneyas Williams
  3. WRJordan Faison
  4. TECooper Flanagan
FBS Independents6-0 (2026)#2 '26 AP#5 Recruiting51% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Oct 15, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources

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Next game kickoff time

Notre Dame Fighting Irish plays BYU away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMarcus Freemansince 2021
Offensive CoordinatorMike Denbrock
Defensive CoordinatorChris Ash

Team Stats

6 games · as of Oct 15

Points/G
44.0
Yards/G
456.7
Pass Yds/G
261.8
Rush Yds/G
194.8
TO Margin
8
3rd Down %
44.62%
Total TD
34
Sacks
15
TFL
29
INT
7
Team Analysis
WHY #5 IN WS POWER
Results this season+1.0 pts

Undefeated so far this season.

2025 SP+: 26.8

85%

Roster talent: 96th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #5 national

6%

Returning production: 51%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; +1.0 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

7 adds in two-deep · avg 83 OVR · top add: K. Keeley (DE, 85, from Alabama)

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Updated Oct 15, 2026 · Data from public sources

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Notre Dame Starting Quarterback

Notre Dame Fighting Irish starting lineup

Notre Dame starting lineup: QB CJ Carr, RB Aneyas Williams, WR-X Jordan Faison, TE Cooper Flanagan. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

CJ Carr is the projected starting quarterback for Notre Dame as of October 15, 2026. Noah Grubbs 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 October 15, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Common questions

Who is Notre Dame's starting quarterback?
CJ Carr is the projected starting quarterback for Notre Dame as of October 15, 2026. Noah Grubbs 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 Matt Jeffery 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 October 15, 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).
When does Notre Dame Fighting Irish play next?
Notre Dame Fighting Irish plays BYU away on Sat, Oct 17. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.