It seems like Notre Dame football is at a major crossroads, with significant changes happening after an impressive 14-2 season. Despite the success, it's clear that the program's staff turnover is creating some big challenges for head coach Marcus Freeman. But it also looks like Freeman is working diligently to navigate these changes by bringing in some strong new hires.
Chris Ash replaces Al Golden
The decision to replace Al Golden with Chris Ash seems strategic, especially considering Ash's background with defensive backs and his leadership beside Luke Fickell. Golden's style was clearly popular, so it'll be interesting to see if Ash’s fiery approach can maintain that same level of success. His expertise should complement the strong defensive talent already present, but the transition could still have its bumps.
Ja’Juan Seider is a big get
With the talented trio of Jerimiyah Love, Jadarian Price, and Aneyas Williams at running back, having someone with Seider’s track record will certainly keep that position as a strength. His experience with developing 1,000-yard rushers at Penn State is a major win for the Irish.
A new GM (Mike Martin)
The search for a new General Manager is definitely an intriguing one. The evolving nature of college football’s rules around recruiting, the transfer portal, and NIL demands a savvy, experienced leader. Mike Martin seems like an excellent choice to help navigate this new era, and building out a robust scouting department could help the Irish gain an edge on the competition, especially with such a complex landscape.
Building for Long-Term Success
All in all, Marcus Freeman is making moves to stay ahead of the curve, and while there are inevitable challenges, these hires could help position Notre Dame for continued success. It's exciting to see how these changes will unfold and if they'll pay off in the long run. What do you think of these moves? Does the future of Notre Dame football look bright to you?
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2025 Notre Dame Commits, Offers, and Prospects
The target number is ~27 recruits for this year (24 Verbals, ? EEs [^]) :
Overall 247 Composite Rankings: Total Points - #? Overall and Player Avg. - #? Overall
247: Notre Dame 2025 Football Offers
247: 2025 Football Recruiting Composite Team Rankings
QB (1)
CT QB Blake Hebert [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 4* 0.89
RB (1)
NJ RB Nolan James Jr. [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 3* 0.87
WR (3)
GA WR Antavious Richardson [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 4* 0.90
NJ WR Elijah Burress [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 3* 0.88
GA WR Jerome Bettis Jr. [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 3* 0.87
TE (1)
WI TE James Flanigan [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 4* 0.95
OL (4)
CT OL Will Black [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 4* 0.98
WI OL Owen Strebig [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 4* 0.93
CT OL Matty Augustine [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 4* 0.89
IN OL Cameron Herron [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 4* 0.89
DL (5)
IL DL Chris Burgess [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 4* 0.95
IL DL Joseph Reiff [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 4* 0.89
IL DL Dominik Hulak [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 3* 0.89
FL DL Davion Dixon [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 3* 0.88
OH DL Gordy Sulfsted [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 3* 0.88
LB (3)
CA LB Madden Faraimo [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 4* 0.97
PA LB Anthony Sacca [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 4* 0.92
HI LB Josiah Ko'o Kia [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 3* 0.88
CB (3)
FL CB Dallas Golden [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 4* 0.96
IN CB Mark Zackery IV [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 4* 0.93
AZ CB Cree Thomas [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 3* 0.89
S (3)
NC S JaDon Blair [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 4* 0.94
CT S Ethan Long [ND Verbal ^]: 247 Composite 3* 0.89
IN S Brandon Logan [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 3* 0.87
ST (1)
WI K Erik Schmidt [ND Verbal]: 247 Composite 3* 0.81
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