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Entering the 2026 season, there's plenty of defensive talent in college football. CBS Sports broke down the most-feared players on that side of the

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Pro Football Focus released their top 10 cornerbacks ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft as we gear up for the next college football season. These 10

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Notre Dame took a different approach at nickel back than in previous years under head coach Marcus Freeman.  For three-straight seasons, the Irish

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Gray or Golden? Options emerge in Notre Dame's most intriguing position battle

Five days before Notre Dame football’s (6-2) road contest against Boston College, head coach Marcus Freeman revealed junior cornerback Christian Gray

Christian Gray injury update: Why Notre Dame starting CB didn't play vs. Boston College

You didn't have to be a football savant to understand USC's offensive game plan against Notre Dame: Go after Christian Gray.  The Trojans targeted

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Marcus Freeman reveals Notre Dame CB Christian Gray has played hurt: 'That's where a lot of his issues came from'

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Christian Gray's physical dimensions and developmental upside remind us of Ambry Thomas. Both Gray and Thomas were young for their respective cycles and showed playmaking skills on both sides of the ball, with Thomas being the more prolific wide receiver of the two. 

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