Overview

• CJ Carr, a redshirt freshman, will make his first college start and is expected to throw his first pass on Sunday night at Miami.
• Marcus Freeman said Kenny Minchey handled the decision with maturity and remains a capable option who is expected to contribute this season.
• Notre Dame plans to lean on its run game and veteran defense as Freeman emphasizes sound decision-making over big plays for his new starter.
• Miami counters with Georgia transfer quarterback Carson Beck and a retooled defense after fielding one of the nation’s highest-scoring offenses last season.
• Reporting also notes Freeman’s contract runs through 2030, with industry chatter identifying NFL interest as the main external threat to his long-term tenure.