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Notre Dame Leaves Starting QB Undecided After Scrimmage, Freeman Says Call Coming Soon

The Irish expect their backfield to shoulder early offense at Miami.

Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman smiles as he walks off the field after the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner waits for the snap during a football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in South Bend.

Overview

  • Head coach Marcus Freeman said after Sunday’s scrimmage that CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey remain in an active competition with no public timeline, but he will decide before the Aug. 31 opener and the choice is his.
  • Neither quarterback has clearly separated in camp, and both have minimal college game experience entering the season.
  • Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock said there is "absolutely no reason" Kenny Minchey cannot start, and recent camp reports describe the redshirt sophomore’s dual-threat fit gaining momentum late.
  • A One Foot Down fan survey reported 76% of respondents prefer CJ Carr, underscoring a gap between public sentiment and internal evaluations.
  • Local coverage indicates Miami plans to start veteran Carson Beck, while Notre Dame is expected to lean on running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price behind an experienced offensive line.