As is the case with every position battle, there is always a starting point. The intrigue around this quarterback competition began as soon as the 2024 college football season ended. With Riley Leonard off to the NFL and Notre Dame choosing not to bring in a transfer portal quarterback, the winner was going to be a homegrown talent.

Notre Dame has named CJ Carr the starter for the team's season-opener at Miami, bringing to an end one of the most intriguing quarterback battles from across the country during fall camp. Carr has been battling with Kenny Minchey throughout the offseason,