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Notre Dame football's quarterback competition shifts to backup role in 2026

Tyler Jamesby: Tyler James03/18/26TJamesND
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Notre Dame quarterback Blake Hebert. (Photo by Mike Miller/BGI)

Notre Dame needs a backup quarterback for the 2026 season, but that doesn't mean the winner will become the starter in 2027.

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