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The 93rd edition of the Blue-Gold game is set for Saturday on Peacock.
Notre Dame will have Playoff hopes in 2024, but if the Irish fall short, do not let that take away all joy from the season.
Notre Dame signed a top-tier linebacker last month in Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, but his name was far from the most notable in the Irish defensive class.
Notre Dame has a star at safety in unanimous All-American Xavier Watts, but little else of known quality. Enter Rod Heard II.
Notre Dame landed a consensus four-star QB, a heralded receiver, a pair of running backs and a top-flight offensive tackle on last month’s National Signing Day.
Notre Dame has secured a third transfer at receiver, though the Marshall product’s greatest impact should be on kickoff returns.
Notre Dame has landed five notable transfers thus far this offseason, led by Duke quarterback Riley Leonard and Clemson receiver Beaux Collins.
Proven veterans raised Notre Dame’s floor in 2023. The same should be expected next year.
Notre Dame reached 10 wins in Marcus Freeman’s second season, and the Irish should be positioned to chase better than that in 2024.
Notre Dame senior safety Xavier Watts announced he will return for one more year with the Irish rather than turn his All-American season into an NFL draft selection.