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CJ Carr Surges to Manning Watch List | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
CJ Carr, Notre Dame’s electric freshman QB from Saline, Michigan, is heating up the preseason award scene—now on the 2026 Manning Award watch list alongside Maxwell, Davey OBrien, and Johnny Unitas honors. In his debut season, he threw a TD in every one of his 12 starts, including multiple scores in nine games, plus three rushing TDs. Going 10-2 as a starter, Carr racked up 2,741 yards and 24 touchdowns with just six picks—setting a program record for passer rating. He led all returning Power Four QBs in yards per completion (14.06) and ranked second in yards per attempt and touchdown rate…
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