While that wasn't unexpected, because Fisch tends to over-inflate things at times, Walters' response was mildly surprising.

Notre Dame is pushing for a number of talented defensive lineman in the 2026 class, and one of the top targets on the board ...

250, three points lower than in 2013. Go ahead and blame defensive shifts. The players who face those alignments do — and they're right. Those three points are exactly what shifts have cost ...

The JACK is generally a DE/LB hybrid edge player, but I expect it to functionally be a defensive end with some expanded roles in coverage this season. They primarily align to the boundary ...

This adaptability helps explain why early spring practices have shown both 4-2-5 alignments (similar to last year's defense under Knowles) alongside potential 3-4 and 3-3-5 packages. Multiple ...