2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
ConferenceIndependent
Record0–0
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorMike Denbrock (3rd in current stint, 4th overall season)
Defensive coordinatorChris Ash (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorAaron Henry (1st season)
Captains
Home stadiumNotre Dame Stadium
Uniform
2026 NCAA Division I FBS independents football records
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Notre Dame       0 0  
UConn       0 0  
As of March 25, 2026
Rankings from AP poll

The 2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team will represent the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Fighting Irish will be led by fifth-year head coach Marcus Freeman. They will play their home games at Notre Dame Stadium located in Notre Dame, Indiana.

Offseason

Coaching changes

Departures

Name Position New team New position
Max Bullough Linebackers coach Michigan State Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers coach[1]
Mike Mickens Defensive backs coach/defensive pass game coordinator Baltimore Ravens Defensive pass game coordinator/secondary coach[2]
Al Washington Defensive line coach/defensive run game coordinator Miami Dolphins Linebackers coach[3]

Additions

Name Position Previous team Previous position
Jevaughn Codlin Safeties coach Notre Dame Analyst/assistant defensive line coach[4]
Aaron Henry Co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Illinois Defensive coordinator[5]
Brian Jean-Mary Linebackers coach/run game coordinator Michigan Linebackers coach/defensive run game coordinator[6]
Charlie Partridge Defensive line coach Indianapolis Colts Defensive line coach[7]

Player departures

NFL

Name Number Position Year Notes
Jordan Botelho 12 DL RSr
Noah Burnette 98 K RSr
Jared Dawson 93 DL RSr
Malachi Fields 0 WR RSr
Jeremiyah Love 4 RB Jr Forewent 1 year of remaining eligibility
Will Pauling 2 WR RSr
Jadarian Price 24 RB RJr Forewent 1 year of remaining eligibility
Eli Raridon 9 TE Sr
James Rendell 16 P RSr
Gabriel Rubio 97 DL RSr
Billy Schrauth 74 OL RJr Forewent 1 year of remaining eligibility
DeVonta Smith 0 CB RSr
Jalen Stroman 7 S RSr
Junior Tuihalamaka 44 DL Sr
Aamil Wagner 59 OL RJr Forewent 1 year of remaining eligibility

Transfers out

Name Number Position Year New school Notes
Taebron Bennie-Powell 31 S RFr Boise State
JaDon Blair 11 S Fr Missouri
Joshua Burnham 40 DL RJr Indiana
Marcello Diomede 48 K Jr Ohio State Previously walk-on
Karson Hobbs 21 CB So Florida State
Bodie Kahoun 36 LB RFr Boston College
Kenny Minchey 8 QB RSo Kentucky Previously committed to Nebraska
Ben Minich 13 S RSo Miami (OH)
Armel Mukam 88 DL RSo Withdrawn
Gi'Bran Payne 3 RB RJr Cincinnati
Anthony Rezac 16 QB So South Dakota State Previously walk-on
Scrap Richardson 81 WR Fr Auburn
Anthony Sacca 39 LB Fr UCLA
Leo Scheidler 82 WR Sr Previously walk-on
KK Smith 11 WR RSo Michigan State
Cree Thomas 20 CB Fr Colorado
Chance Tucker 18 CB RSr
Alex Whitman 86 WR Jr Withdrawn Previously walk-on
Preston Zinter 25 DL RSo Rice

Retirements

Name Number Position Year Notes
Mickey Brown 48 CB Sr Walk-on
Tyler Buchner 10 QB RSr Walk-on
Dylan Devezin 25 RB Sr Walk-on
Charles Du 49 CB Sr Walk-on
Isaiah Dunn 32 CB Sr Walk-on
Justin Fisher 32 TE Sr Walk-on
Donovan Hinish 41 DL RJr
Kobi Onyiuke 90 DL Sr Walk-on
Jerry Rullo 46 LB Sr Walk-on
Jake Tafelski 26 RB RSr Walk-on

Player additions

Transfers in

Name Number Position Year Previous school
Francis Brewu 7 DL Jr Pittsburgh
Mylan Graham 3 WR RSo Ohio State
Tionne Gray 0 DL RSo Oregon
Keon Keeley 11 DL RJr Alabama
DJ McKinney CB RSr Colorado
Spencer Porath 35 K Jr Purdue
Quincy Porter 0 WR So Ohio State
Jayden Sanders 12 CB So Michigan

Recruiting

College recruiting information (2026)
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Khary Adams
CB
Baltimore, MD Loyola Blakefield 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (87)
Ja'Kobe Clapper
LB
Cincinnati, OH St. Xavier 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (78)
Thomas Davis Jr.
LB
Weddington, NC Weddington 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 218 lb (99 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (82)
Micah Drescher
K
Hinsdale, IL Hinsdale Central 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 198 lb (90 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (75)
Rodney Dunham
DL
Charlotte, NC Myers Park 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (86)
Ebenezer Ewetade
DL
Raleigh, NC South Garner 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 211 lb (96 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (81)
Dylan Faison
WR
Weston, FL Saint Andrew's 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (76)
Kaydon Finley
WR
Aledo, TX Aledo 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 212 lb (96 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (82)
Devin Fitzgerald
WR
Paradise Valley, AZ Brophy Prep 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (79)
Bubba Frazier
WR
Savannah, GA Benedictine Military 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 177 lb (80 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (81)
Preston Fryzel
TE
Holland, OH Central Catholic 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (78)
Sullivan Garvin
OL
Allegan, MI Allegan 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 314 lb (142 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (78)
Elijah Golden
DL
Fredericksburg, VA Cardinal Mooney 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (83)
Noah Grubbs
QB
Lake Mary, FL Lake Mary 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 208 lb (94 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (81)
Tiki Hola
DL
Bastrop, TX Bastrop 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 305 lb (138 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (82)
Teddy Jarrard
QB
Kennesaw, GA North Cobb 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (82)
Grayson McKeogh
OL
Perkasie, PA La Salle 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 300 lb (140 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (79)
Tyler Merrill
OL
Mechanicsburg, PA Cumberland Valley 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 330 lb (150 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (84)
Ben Nichols
OL
Davison, MI Davison 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 320 lb (150 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (81)
Joey O'Brien
S
Philadelphia, PA La Salle 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (84)
Javian Osborne
RB
Forney, TX Forney 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 200 lb (91 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (83)
Gregory Patrick
OL
Portage, MI Portage Northern 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 275 lb (125 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (81)
Ayden Pouncey
CB
Orlando, FL Winter Park 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 179 lb (81 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (82)
Ian Premer
TE
Great Bend, KS Great Bend 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (84)
Nick Reddish
CB
Charlotte, NC Independence 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (77)
Brayden Robinson
WR
Red Oak, TX Red Oak 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 164 lb (74 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (80)
Jasper Scaife
P
West Perth, Western Australia, Australia Warwick Senior 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (0)
Chaz Smith
CB
Knoxville, TN Knoxville Catholic 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 169 lb (77 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (78)
Charlie Thom
OL
Darien, CT Avon Old Farms 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 275 lb (125 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (76)
Jonaz Walton
RB
Carrollton, GA Central 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 208 lb (94 kg)  
Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (82)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 2    247Sports: 4    ESPN: 4
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  • "2026 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  • "247Sports commits". 247Sports. Retrieved February 4, 2026.

Other

  • Erik Schmidt switched positions from K to P.

Schedule

DateOpponentSiteTVResult
September 6vs. WisconsinNBC/Peacock
September 12RiceNBC
September 19Michigan State
NBC
September 26at Purdue
October 3at North Carolina
October 10Stanford
NBC
October 17at BYU
October 31vs. Navy
November 7Miami (FL)
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (rivalry)
NBC
November 14Boston College
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN (Holy War)
NBC
November 21SMU
  • Notre Dame Stadium
  • Notre Dame, IN
NBC
November 28at Syracuse

Game summaries

vs. Wisconsin

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) vs. Wisconsin Badgers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Fighting Irish 0
Badgers 0

at Lambeau FieldGreen Bay, Wisconsin

Statistics ND WIS
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Wisconsin Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Rice

Rice Owls (0–0) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Owls 0
Fighting Irish 0

at Notre Dame StadiumNotre Dame, Indiana

  • Date: September 12
  • Game time: TBD
  • TV: NBC
Statistics RICE ND
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Rice Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Michigan State

Michigan State Spartans (0–0) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Spartans 0
Fighting Irish 0

at Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, Indiana

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: TBD
  • TV: NBC
Statistics MSU ND
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Michigan State Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Purdue

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) at Purdue Boilermakers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Fighting Irish 0
Boilermakers 0

at Ross–Ade StadiumWest Lafayette, Indiana

  • Date: September 26
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics ND PUR
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Purdue Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at North Carolina

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) at North Carolina Tar Heels (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Fighting Irish 0
Tar Heels 0

at Kenan Memorial StadiumChapel Hill, North Carolina

  • Date: October 3
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics ND UNC
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving
North Carolina Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Stanford

Stanford Cardinal (0–0) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Cardinal 0
Fighting Irish 0

at Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, Indiana

  • Date: October 10
  • Game time: TBD
  • TV: NBC
Statistics STAN ND
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Stanford Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at BYU

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) at BYU Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Fighting Irish 0
Cougars 0

at LaVell Edwards StadiumProvo, Utah

  • Date: October 17
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics ND BYU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BYU Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs. Navy

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) vs. Navy Midshipmen (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Fighting Irish 0
Midshipmen 0

at Gillette StadiumFoxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: October 31
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics ND NAVY
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Navy Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Miami (FL)

Miami Hurricanes (0–0) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Hurricanes 0
Fighting Irish 0

at Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, Indiana

  • Date: November 7
  • Game time: TBD
  • TV: NBC
Statistics MIA ND
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Miami (FL) Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Boston College

Boston College Eagles (0–0) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Eagles 0
Fighting Irish 0

at Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, Indiana

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: TBD
  • TV: NBC
Statistics BC ND
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Boston College Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving

vs SMU

SMU Mustangs (0–0) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Mustangs 0
Fighting Irish 0

at Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, Indiana

  • Date: November 21
  • Game time: TBD
  • TV: NBC
Statistics SMU ND
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
SMU Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Syracuse

Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0–0) at Syracuse Orange (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 Total
Fighting Irish 0
Orange 0

at JMA Wireless DomeSyracuse, New York

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: TBD
Statistics ND SYR
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Notre Dame Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Syracuse Passing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Roster

2026 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 0 Quincy Porter So
WR 1 Jaden Greathouse RJr
RB 2 Nolan James Jr. RFr
WR 3 Mylan Graham RSo
WR 4 Bubba Frazier Fr
WR 5 Cam Williams RSo
WR 6 Jordan Faison Sr
TE 7 Ty Washington RSr
WR 8 Jerome Bettis Jr. RFr
QB 10 Noah Grubbs Fr
WR 11 Devin Fitzgerald Fr
QB 12 Blake Hebert RFr
QB 13 CJ Carr RSo
WR 14 Micah Gilbert RSo
WR 15 Brayden Robinson Fr
WR 16 Dylan Faison Fr
WR 17 Elijah Burress RFr
WR 18 Kaydon Finley Fr
WR 19 Logan Saldate RSo
RB 20 Jonaz Walton Fr
RB 21 Kedren Young RSo
RB 22 Aneyas Williams Jr
RB 26 Javian Osborne Fr
WR 31 Xavier Southall (W) Jr
WR 33 Matt Jeffery RSo
TE 42 Henry Garrity (W) Sr
OL 50 Sullivan Garvin Fr
OL 52 Devan Houstan RJr
OL 54 Anthonie Knapp Jr
OL 55 Chris Terek RJr
OL 56 Charles Jagusah RJr
OL 57 Cam Herron RFr
OL 58 Matty Augustine RFr
OL 60 Max Anderson (W) Jr
OL 61 Robbie Wollan (W) Jr
OL 64 Joe Otting RJr
OL 65 Grayson McKeogh Fr
OL 66 Tyler Merrill Fr
OL 68 Charlie Thom Fr
OL 70 Ashton Craig RSr
OL 71 Styles Prescod RSo
OL 74 Will Black RFr
OL 75 Sullivan Absher RJr
OL 76 Guerby Lambert RSo
OL 77 Peter Jones RSo
OL 78 Owen Strebig RFr
TE 84 Preston Fryzel Fr
TE 85 Jack Larsen RSo
TE 87 Cooper Flanagan RJr
TE 88 James Flanigan RFr
WR 89 Alex Whitman (W) Sr
QB Teddy Jarrard Fr
OL Ben Nichols Fr
OL Gregory Patrick Fr
TE Ian Premer Fr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
DL 0 Tionne Gray RSo
CB 1 Dallas Golden So
LB 3 Jaylen Sneed RSr
LB 4 Jaiden Ausberry RJr
DL 5 Boubacar Traore RJr
DL 6 Christopher Burgess Jr. RFr
DL 7 Francis Brewu Jr
S 8 Adon Shuler (C) RJr
S 9 Brauntae Johnson RSo
DL 10 Loghan Thomas Jr
DL 11 Keon Keeley RJr
CB 12 Jayden Sanders So
CB 13 Ayden Pouncey Fr
DL 14 Ebenezer Ewetade Fr
CB 15 Leonard Moore Jr
LB 16 Ko'o Kia RFr
DL 17 Brenan Vernon RJr
LB 19 Madden Faraimo So
S 20 Joey O'Brien Fr
CB 21 Khary Adams Fr
S 22 Ethan Long RFr
LB 23 Ja'Kobe Clapper Fr
CB 24 Mark Zackery IV So
S 25 Brandon Logan RFr
CB 26 Chaz Smith Fr
LB 27 Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa Jr
S 28 Luke Talich Sr
CB 29 Christian Gray Sr
CB 32 Nick Reddish Fr
LB 34 Drayk Bowen (C) Sr
LB 35 Teddy Rezac RSo
LB 38 Tommy Powlus (W) Jr
DL 40 Dominik Hulak RFr
DL 42 Cole Mullins RSo
LB 43 Kahanu Kia RJr
DL 44 Rodney Dunham Fr
DL 47 Jason Onye RSr
DL 55 Tiki Hola Fr
DL 56 Elijah Hughes Sr
LB 58 Thomas Davis Jr. Fr
DL 59 Sean Sevillano Jr. RSo
DL 60 Davion Dixon RFr
DL 88 Armel Mukam RJr
DL 90 Elijah Golden Fr
DL 91 Gordy Sulfsted RFr
DL 94 Joe Reiff RFr
DL 95 Bryce Young Jr
CB DJ McKinney RSr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P 18 Erik Schmidt So
K 35 Spencer Porath Jr
P 39 Jasper Scaife Fr
LS 49 Andrew Kros (W) Sr
LS 96 Joseph Vinci RSo
K Micah Drescher Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Ja'Juan SeiderAssociate head coach/running backs
  • Mike DenbrockOffensive coordinator/tight ends
  • Chris AshDefensive coordinator
  • Aaron HenryCo-defensive coordinator/defensive backs
  • Marty Biagi – Special teams coordinator/assistant defensive backs
  • Gino GuidugliQuarterbacks/pass game coordinator
  • Mike BrownWide receivers
  • Joe RudolphOffensive line
  • Charlie PartridgeDefensive line
  • Brian Jean-Mary – Linebackers/run game coordinator
  • Jevaughn Codlin – Safeties
  • Loren Landow – Director of football performance

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • (W) Walk-on
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster
Last update: March 17, 2026

Depth chart

  • Depth chart is a projection and is subject to change.

Rankings

Ranking movements
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP
Coaches
CFPNot released

Notes

References

  1. ^ Thomas, Eric (December 10, 2025). "BREAKING: Notre Dame Loses Linebackers Coach Max Bullough to Co-Defensive Coordinator Role at Michigan State". Irish Illustrated. 247Sports. Retrieved December 11, 2025.
  2. ^ Singer, Mike (January 25, 2026). "Notre Dame defensive backs coach Mike Mickens leaving for Baltimore Ravens". BlueAndGold.com. On3. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  3. ^ Kelly, Kyle (January 29, 2026). "Notre Dame LBs coach Al Washington leaving for Miami Dolphins". BlueAndGold.com. On3. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  4. ^ McCarthy, JD (February 19, 2026). "Notre Dame Fighting Irish to hire Jevaughn Codlin as safeties coach". USA Today. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  5. ^ Shepkowski, Nick (February 1, 2026). "Notre Dame Hires Aaron Henry as New Defensive Backs Coach". Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI. SI.com. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  6. ^ Soble, Jack (February 2, 2026). "Notre Dame targeting former Michigan assistant Brian Jean-Mary as linebackers coach". BlueAndGold.com. On3. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  7. ^ Schultheis, Luke (January 2, 2026). "Report: Colts defensive line coach Charlie Partridge joining Notre Dame staff". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 4, 2026.