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CJ Carr gets support from Notre Dame teammates after being named starting QB

Marcus Freeman named CJ Carr as the starting quarterback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the messages of congratulations quickly followed.

August 20, 2025 10:56AM EDT

**© Justin Casterline/Getty Images**Notre Dame starting QB CJ Carr.

A new college football season is just around the corner, and programs across the country are putting the final touches on preparations ahead of kickoff. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish will be looking to build on last season’s success, and to do so, Marcus Freeman is placing his trust in what CJ Carr can bring to the team moving forward.

The final decision on who would start at quarterback for the Irish in their season opener was never going to be easy — and it wasn’t. However, the experienced head coach is placing his trust in the new successor to Riley Leonard, believing he has the talent needed to lead the offense.

Following the announcement that the redshirt freshman will be the new signal-caller on August 31 against the Hurricanes, messages of support and congratulations quickly poured in from many of his teammates.

Logan Saldate, Malachi Fields, Jaden Greathouse, and Elijah Burress were among the many Notre Dame players who took to social media to share the post announcing CJ Carr as the new starting quarterback.

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Building on last season

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are eyeing a return to the National Championship Game, fueled by a desire for revenge after their last appearance ended in a heartbreaking loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes. With the talented Riley Leonard now in the NFL, the offense is squarely in the hands of new starting quarterback CJ Carr. But make no mistake, this isn’t a rebuilding year.

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Challenging road lies ahead

With the goal of hitting the ground running and establishing themselves early as true contenders, these will be the first challenges the Irish face as they kick off a new season full of hope in the NCAAF:

@ Miami, August 31
vs Texas A&M, September 13
vs Purdue, September 20
@ Arkansas, September 27
vs Boise State, October 4

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Matías Persuh

Matias Persuh is a sports journalist and writer who began his career after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Sports Journalism in 2008. Over the years, he has covered numerous events, including local soccer games, and has conducted interviews with players and coaches. In addition to his writing, Matias has contributed as a columnist on various radio shows. Joining Bolavip US in July 2024 marked a significant step forward in his career, allowing him to continue developing his skills and delivering resonant news and reports to the audience.