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Notre Dame’s Special Teams Upgrade | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
Notre Dame’s special teams are poised for a major upgrade in 2026, starting with the kicking game. They’ve brought in Spencer Porath from Purdue, who was flawless last season—15 of 17 field goals and all 24 extra points—with a perfect record inside 40 yards and two bombs over 50. To bolster punting and holding, they’ve tapped Jasper Scaife from Australia, a rising star in fall camp whose reliability could prevent costly mistakes like the botched snap that nearly cost them a playoff spot. But the real wildcard? The kickoff return unit. Without a standout performer to replicate past…
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