Alright, let’s talk Notre Dame and all the chatter—or lack thereof—about the transfer portal. Coach Marcus Freeman is basically playing it cool, saying they’re not out there actively hunting for transfers this spring. He’s like, “Hey, we’re happy with our current squad, but if someone amazing drops in our lap, we’ll talk.” Nothing drastic planned—just business as usual in South Bend.
Now, if you’re Notre Dame and the transfer portal opens from April 16 to 25, you’d think things might get a little hectic. But Freeman seems pretty chill about it, ready to chat if any of his guys are thinking about jumping ship. It’s all about the vibe and the conversations, right?
Now, onto some spring game action! The Blue-Gold Game was kinda low-key, especially with Jeremiyah Love sitting it out with a hamstring tweak. So, we got to see reserves like Gi’Bran Payne and Kedren Young take a shot. Payne and Young filled in, but Payne fumbled—ouch. New kid Nolan James Jr., though? Dude showed flashes of brilliance and reminded everyone of his scatback potential. Remember Payne is still bouncing back from last year’s ACL tear and trying to impress his new position coach Ja’Juan Seider after Deland McCullough packed up for the NFL.
Aneyas Williams had his time to roll, too, though he didn’t punch it in during three tries near the goal line. But hey, it’s all about getting those reps and seeing what clicks before the real games start, right?
Bottom line? Notre Dame’s sticking with their current roster unless an opportunity knocks. And if anyone on the current team wants to chat about other opportunities, Freeman’s door is open. No panic, just preparation. This team’s about to huddle up tight and see where the season takes them.
