Overview
- ESPN reports Partridge will leave the Indianapolis Colts to take the same role in South Bend, with no formal university announcement yet.
- Partridge is expected to join after the NFL regular season since the 8–8 Colts have been eliminated from playoff contention.
- He would reunite with defensive coordinator Chris Ash, having previously worked together at Drake, Wisconsin and Arkansas.
- Notre Dame is targeting improved quarterback pressure after finishing the 2025 season with 36 sacks.
- The Colts’ defensive line logged 39 sacks and ranked tied for 14th in pressure rate this season under Partridge’s position group.