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Notre Dame football still has one major offensive line question heading into the 2026 season: who will start at right guard? Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: Ryan Roberts from A to Z Sports breaks down the Fighting Irish's complicated right guard battle and explains why this position has become the biggest unanswered question on Marcus Freeman's roster before Notre Dame opens the season against Wisconsin. For much of the Notre Dame roster, the answers are clear. CJ Carr is the quarterback. The running back room is established. The wide receiver rotation is taking shape. The tackles and left guard spots appear to be settled. But right guard remains a mystery. Ryan explains why this position battle has taken several unexpected turns. Charles Jagusah would likely be the starter when healthy, but his ongoing recovery has created uncertainty. Sullivan Absher entered the offseason as the experienced option after stepping into a starting role in 2025, while redshirt freshman Matty Augustine emerged as a player Ryan believed could win the job before suffering a foot injury. Now Notre Dame is exploring even more possibilities. Could Ashton Craig move from center to right guard? Could Joe Otting become the starting center? Could Styles Prescod earn the starting role despite projecting more naturally as a tackle? Ryan breaks down every scenario and explains why the Fighting Irish coaching staff appears to still be searching for the best possible combination of five offensive linemen. The concern is not that Notre Dame lacks talent. The Irish offensive line has enormous upside entering 2026. The concern is finding the right combination, building chemistry and making sure the unit is ready when Notre Dame opens the season at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin. Could the right guard battle impact Notre Dame's championship expectations? Who should start between Sullivan Absher, Ashton Craig, Joe Otting and Styles Prescod? And should Fighting Irish fans actually be worried? Ryan Roberts gives his full Notre Dame football analysis on A to Z Sports. Subscribe for Notre Dame Fighting Irish football news, roster breakdowns, recruiting coverage, transfer portal updates and year-round analysis. 0:00 Notre Dame's Biggest Remaining Position Question 0:23 Most Of The Starting Lineup Is Set 1:21 Why Right Guard Is Different 1:45 Charles Jagusah Changes Everything 2:29 Sullivan Absher vs. Matty Augustine 4:19 The Ashton Craig Possibility 5:22 Styles Prescod Enters The Battle 6:08 Why Notre Dame Fans Should Pay Attention 7:18 The Concern With Styles Prescod At Guard 9:02 Should Fans Be Worried? 9:24 Final Thoughts On Notre Dame's Offensive Line #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #FightingIrish #CollegeFootball #GoIrish

Notre Dame will win the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Ryan Roberts is planting his flag on Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr and the Fighting Irish entering a season with championship expectations in South Bend. This isn't simply a prediction that Notre Dame CAN compete for a national title. Ryan explains why he believes the Fighting Irish WILL win it all in 2026 and why this roster may be better equipped to finish the job than any Notre Dame team he's watched in years. It starts with continuity under Marcus Freeman. Notre Dame returns its head coach along with offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock, defensive coordinator Chris Ash and special teams coordinator Marty Biagi. In a college football environment defined by constant roster and coaching movement, that familiarity could become a significant advantage for the Fighting Irish. Then there's CJ Carr. Carr returns after throwing for 2,741 yards, 24 touchdowns and only six interceptions while completing more than 66% of his passes in 2025. Ryan explains why the confidence surrounding Carr entering 2026 feels different from what Notre Dame fans have experienced at quarterback in a long time and why his continued development could be the biggest ingredient in a championship run. But Notre Dame's case goes well beyond quarterback. Ryan breaks down why the Fighting Irish offensive and defensive lines might be as deep and talented as he's seen during his Notre Dame fandom. Will Black, Guerby Lambert, Ashton Craig and a deep collection of offensive line options give Notre Dame significant talent up front, while Bryce Young and a loaded defensive front could allow the Irish to attack opponents in waves. That depth matters when Notre Dame gets into College Football Playoff games against the best teams in the country. Finally, this roster has legitimate star power. From Carr on offense to Leonard Moore and other potential difference-makers on defense, Notre Dame has players capable of deciding games when the margin gets tight. Ryan has historically been cautious about predicting Notre Dame to finally reach the mountaintop. Not this year. Why is 2026 different? Is CJ Carr ready to lead a championship offense? Are Notre Dame's offensive and defensive lines deep enough to match the elite programs in college football? And does Marcus Freeman finally have the roster capable of bringing a national championship back to South Bend? Ryan Roberts breaks it all down on A to Z Sports Notre Dame. Subscribe for Notre Dame Fighting Irish football analysis, reactions, roster breakdowns, recruiting conversation and year-round coverage from A to Z Sports. 0:00 Notre Dame WILL Win The National Championship 0:15 Why 2026 Feels Different 1:43 Ryan Plants His Flag 2:02 Marcus Freeman's Biggest Advantage 3:34 Why CJ Carr Changes Everything 5:15 Notre Dame Is Loaded In The Trenches 6:41 How Good Can This Defensive Line Be? 8:39 Notre Dame Has Championship Star Power 9:28 Why Ryan Believes Notre Dame Wins It All Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #FightingIrish #CollegeFootball #GoIrish

Notre Dame's defensive line could be one of the BEST in all of college football in 2026, and a new predictive model has some massive expectations for the Fighting Irish pass rush. Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: #notredame #notredamefightingirish #notredamefootball Ryan Roberts breaks down the model's sack and quarterback pressure projections for Notre Dame's defensive line and examines which players could make the biggest impact this season. Boubacar Traore headlines the group as Notre Dame's top returning pass rusher, but the Fighting Irish have plenty of other defensive weapons capable of making an impact. Ryan discusses the potential for a BIG bounce-back season from Bryce Young, the massive upside of Alabama transfer Keon Keeley, and how Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa could become another dangerous piece of Notre Dame's pass rush. With Traore, Young, Keeley and Viliamu-Asa all capable of creating pressure, Notre Dame could have one of the deepest and most versatile defensive fronts in college football. The question is just how dominant this group can become in 2026. We'll break down Notre Dame football, Notre Dame's defensive line, Boubacar Traore, Bryce Young, Keon Keeley, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, Notre Dame sack projections, quarterback pressure, pass rush, and the Fighting Irish's defensive outlook for the 2026 college football season. 0:00: How Notre Dame's can be Elite in 2026 0:25: Laying the Groundwork for Grok's Predictive Model 2:45: Boubacar Traore will Lead the Fighting Irish in Sacks 3:43: Bryce Young to Have a Breakout Year for Notre Dame 5:18: Keon Keeley takes a Leap in Year One with Notre Dame 6:22 Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa's Role in the Notre Dame Defense 7:09 How will Drayk Bowen Fit into Notre Dame's 2026 Plans? Could Notre Dame have the best defensive line in college football?

Notre Dame will NOT get the surprise defensive line reinforcement it could have had in 2026. Junior Tuihalamaka has been reinstated for another year of eligibility, but instead of returning to Notre Dame, he has elected to enter the transfer portal. Ryan Roberts reacts to the latest Junior Tuihalamaka news and discusses what his decision means for Notre Dame's defensive line heading into the 2026 college football season. Ryan also examines whether the Fighting Irish actually needed Tuihalamaka back given the talent and depth already on the defensive line. With Tuihalamaka now entering the transfer portal, Ryan also looks at where the former Notre Dame defensive lineman could potentially end up and what type of fit he could have at his next program. We'll break down Junior Tuihalamaka's eligibility, his decision to enter the transfer portal, Notre Dame's defensive line, the Fighting Irish defensive depth chart, potential transfer destinations, and what this means for Notre Dame football in 2026. Did Notre Dame actually need Junior Tuihalamaka back? Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: #notredame #notredamefightingirish #notredamefootball 0:00: Junior Tuihalamaka Retruns to College Football, But Not With Notre Dame 0:30 Ryan's Reaction to the Junior Tuihalamaka News and Quick Change 1:09: Junior Tuihalamaka Will Enter The Transfer Portal 2:22 Why Notre Dame Doe Not Need Junior Tuihalamaka 4:25 Junior Tuihalamaka's Decision to Return to College Football 6:08 Why Notre Dame's Defensive Line Room is Loaded 7:26 Where Junior Tuihalamaka may land in College Football

Notre Dame is a heavy favorite against Wisconsin in Week 1, but the Fighting Irish cannot afford to overlook the Badgers' biggest strength: their talented running back room. Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: Ryan Roberts breaks down the Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin matchup and explains what the Fighting Irish defense must do to prevent a potential Week 1 upset. Wisconsin has built a deep backfield led by Iowa State transfer Abu Sama III, along with Darrion Dupree and USC transfer Bryan Jackson, giving the Badgers multiple weapons capable of making plays on the ground. Notre Dame will need to control the line of scrimmage, limit explosive runs, and force Wisconsin to win the game through the air. Ryan examines the challenges posed by Abu Sama III, Bryan Jackson, and Darrion Dupree, and why stopping Wisconsin's rushing attack could be the most important factor in Notre Dame's season opener. We'll break down Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin, the Week 1 matchup, Notre Dame football, Wisconsin football, Abu Sama III, Darrion Dupree, Bryan Jackson, Notre Dame's run defense, and the biggest keys to victory for the Fighting Irish. Can Notre Dame shut down Wisconsin's running backs and avoid a Week 1 upset? #notredame #notredamefightingirish #notredamefootball

Notre Dame's offensive line could be getting a MASSIVE shakeup heading into the 2026 college football season following the injury to Matty Augustine. Ryan Roberts breaks down the latest Notre Dame offensive line news and what it means for the Fighting Irish heading into the season. Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: With Augustine sidelined, the right guard position has become one of the biggest position battles on the Notre Dame roster. Ryan examines how the injury could impact the offensive line, where Ashton Craig could ultimately end up, and whether Joe Otting or Sullivan Absher can step up and win the starting right guard job. Notre Dame offensive line coach Joe Rudolph has multiple options to work with, including moving Craig and shifting Otting into the center role. Absher has also positioned himself as a major contender at right guard, while the Fighting Irish continue to evaluate their best combination up front. Ryan breaks down the Notre Dame offensive line depth chart, Matty Augustine's injury, Ashton Craig's potential position, Joe Otting, Sullivan Absher, the right guard competition, and how these decisions could impact Notre Dame's offense and 2026 championship aspirations. Could Notre Dame's offensive line look completely different by the time the Fighting Irish open the 2026 season? #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #NotreDameOL #FightingIrish For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: #notredame #notredamefightingirish #notredamefootball

Notre Dame fall camp is already revealing which Fighting Irish players are making the biggest moves heading into the 2026 college football season. Ryan Roberts reacts to the first week of Notre Dame fall camp and identifies the players who have boosted their stock the most. Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: Among the biggest stock risers are wide receivers Micah Gilbert and Bubba Frazier, along with Michigan transfer cornerback Jayden Sanders. All three have made strong impressions early in fall camp and are putting themselves in position for potentially bigger roles for Notre Dame in 2026. Ryan breaks down what he's seeing and hearing from Notre Dame fall camp, which players are emerging, and why these stock risers could have a major impact on the Fighting Irish this season. We'll cover Notre Dame football, Notre Dame fall camp, Notre Dame wide receivers, Micah Gilbert, Bubba Frazier, Jayden Sanders, Notre Dame cornerbacks, breakout candidates, position battles, and the biggest developments from the first week of practice. Which Notre Dame player has boosted his stock the most during fall camp? #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #NotreDameFallCamp #FightingIrish For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: #notredame #notredamefightingirish #notredamefootball

Notre Dame's defensive line is one of the deepest and most talented position groups on the Fighting Irish roster, but could Armel Mukam be the most underrated player in the entire room? Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: #notredame #notredamefightingirish #notredamefootball Ryan Roberts assesses Notre Dame's stacked defensive line heading into the 2026 college football season and explains why Mukam could be one of the biggest surprises on the roster. With plenty of talented defensive linemen competing for playing time, Mukam has an opportunity to make a major impact for the Fighting Irish. Ryan breaks down Armel Mukam's potential, the overall Notre Dame defensive line depth, key position battles, and why Mukam could emerge as a breakout player in 2026. Notre Dame's defensive line will be critical to the Fighting Irish's championship aspirations, and an unexpected breakout from Mukam could make an already-loaded unit even more dangerous. We'll cover Notre Dame football, Notre Dame defensive line, Armel Mukam, Notre Dame DL depth, Notre Dame defensive linemen, 2026 Notre Dame football, breakout players, position battles, and the Fighting Irish's championship outlook. Could Armel Mukam be Notre Dame's next defensive line breakout star? #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #ArmelMukam #FightingIrish

Notre Dame's WR room still has a lot to prove in fall camp #goirish #notredame

Notre Dame's wide receiver room remains one of the biggest unknowns heading into the 2026 college football season, and the early days of fall practice have done little to ease those concerns. Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: Ryan Roberts breaks down what he has heard from Notre Dame fall practice and explains why he isn't as pleased with the wide receiver room as he would have hoped at this point in camp. Roberts dives into the latest concerns surrounding Quincy Porter, Mylan Graham's ascension, and the other major question marks facing the Fighting Irish at wide receiver. Can Notre Dame's wide receivers develop into a reliable strength of the offense in 2026? With major expectations surrounding the Fighting Irish, the development of this position group could be critical to Notre Dame's offensive success and championship aspirations. Ryan examines the Notre Dame WR depth chart, Quincy Porter's status, Mylan Graham's emergence, potential breakout candidates, and which receivers could step up as Notre Dame prepares for the 2026 season. We'll cover Notre Dame football, Notre Dame wide receivers, Notre Dame WRs, Notre Dame fall camp, Quincy Porter, Mylan Graham, Notre Dame's 2026 offense, Fighting Irish football, and the biggest questions surrounding Notre Dame heading into the new season. Is wide receiver the biggest question mark on Notre Dame's roster? #NotreDame #NotreDameFootball #NotreDameWR #FightingIrish For More Notre Dame coverage follow us here: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: #notredame #notredamefightingirish #notredamefootball