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Aug 19
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Notre Dame names CJ Carr its starting qu...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
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Marcus Freeman named CJ Carr Notre Dame's starting quarterback for the 2025 season, a surprise move given how well Kenny Minchey played in fall camp. Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson react to the news plus share notes on the team captains and what this means for the season opener against Miami. 

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