Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman Opts Out of Sun Bowl; Steve Angeli to Start

Hartman's decision to prepare for the NFL Draft gives sophomore Angeli his first career start, potentially shaping his future at Notre Dame.

Notre Dame's starting quarterback, Sam Hartman, has decided to opt out of the Sun Bowl to prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Steve Angeli, a sophomore, will make his first career start in place of Hartman in the Sun Bowl.
During his sole season at Notre Dame, Hartman completed 191 of 301 pass attempts for 2,689 yards with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Angeli, in reserve duty this season, went 19-of-25 for 272 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.
The Sun Bowl could be a proving ground for Angeli, potentially determining his future at Notre Dame or elsewhere.