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Eight fearless, perhaps even bold, Notre Dame football predictions taking shape this summer

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen06/01/26EHansenND
CJ Carr
Quarterback CJ Carr figures to create plenty of offseason buzz regarding a Heisman Trophy candidacy without a formal campaign. Michael Clubb/Imagn Images

Notre Dame begins summer workouts this week. Here are eight predictions on the Irish, from preseason rankings to quarterback battles and Charles Jagusah's return.

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