Notre Dame Linebackers Ranked As One Of The Best Units In College Football originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Heading into last season the Notre Dame had a major question mark at linebacker after the departure of two NFL Draft picks. Throughout the season the unit got better and better, and by season's end it was a strength of the Irish defense.

Safety Nick Reddish of Charlotte, N.C. announced his commitment late Friday afternoon, choosing Notre Dame during a special live event at his high school. Reddish narrowed his choice down to four finalists, including Virginia Tech where his two brothers play, Indiana, Wisconsin and Notre Dame.

No program has more 2026 momentum than USC under Lincoln Riley, especially after hiring general manager Chad Bowden away from Notre Dame. The Trojans have double-digit ESPN 300 commits, with several joining the list since January.