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LOADED: Notre Dame’s 2026 Class COMPETING for Reps—Why Only 3-5 Will SHINE Early
Notre Dame’s 2026 recruiting class is arguably its deepest and most talented since 1990, but with Marcus Freeman’s rapid overhaul of the roster, only a handful of freshmen may see significant action. Brian Smith and Irish Breakdown’s Bryan Driskell discuss which standouts—like Rodney Dunham, Ian Premer, and Joey O’Brien—are simply too good to keep off the field, despite historic depth. Could these rising stars have cracked the lineup on prior playoff teams?
Key debates include Chaz Smith’s underrated role among an elite trio of freshman cornerbacks, the balancing act of repping backup…
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