By Josh 
Alright, folks, here’s the scoop. Notre Dame’s football team, ranked No. 7, is gearing up to face No. 2 Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal this Wednesday. But wait—there’s more drama brewing off the field. Rumor has it the Fighting Irish might be adding a new quarterback to their roster after the CFP. Yep, you heard that right.
Let’s back it up a bit. Over the past couple of seasons, Notre Dame has been pretty active in the transfer portal, grabbing QBs like Sam Hartman from Wake Forest and Riley Leonard from Duke. Leonard, by the way, has been crushing it, leading the Irish to a solid 12-1 record and earning them a shot at Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome.
But here’s the twist: Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman says they’re not planning to hit the transfer portal for a QB this time around.
“We have no plans of going to the transfer portal for a quarterback,” Freeman said during his national signing day presser.
So, what’s the deal? Are we sticking with the guys already on the roster for 2025—Blake Hebert, CJ Carr, Kenny Minchey, and Steve Angeli—or is there something brewing behind the scenes?
The Rumor Mill Is Spinning
Cue Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd, who recently dropped a juicy tidbit on his podcast. According to Cowherd, Notre Dame fans shouldn’t be surprised if a “very well-known” college quarterback transfers to South Bend after the playoff.
“Notre Dame, Riley Leonard is going to the pros,” Cowherd said. “There are rumors that they may be in the portal for a quarterback at the college level that many of you have seen play for a big program.”
Okaaay, Colin. Spill the tea already!
Of course, fans wasted no time speculating, with names like Texas’ Quinn Ewers and Alabama’s Jalen Milroe popping up. If we’re being real, Ewers seems like the most likely candidate. Texas is reportedly planning to roll with Arch Manning in 2025, and Ewers could use another season to boost his draft stock. A stint at Notre Dame might be just what he needs.
Fans Are Losing It
Naturally, social media is buzzing with hot takes:
- “Quinn Ewers to Notre Dame,” one fan confidently declared.
- “Gonna be Ewers most likely. His draft stock dropped a lot, so he won’t declare. Plus, Texas will run with Arch next year,” another chimed in.
- “It’s okay, we can say it—it’s Quinn Ewers,” posted someone who’s definitely in the know (or just really hopeful).
But not everyone is convinced. One skeptical fan said, “We are going for a Carr ride next year,” hinting at sticking with CJ Carr instead.
So, What’s Next?
Whether it’s Ewers, Milroe, or someone else entirely, one thing’s for sure—Notre Dame isn’t done making moves. With Riley Leonard likely heading to the NFL, adding a proven QB from the portal could be a game-changer. And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to see another big name suit up for the Irish?
For now, all eyes are on Wednesday’s showdown with Georgia. But once the dust settles, don’t be surprised if the Irish make headlines in the transfer portal again. Buckle up, Notre Dame fans—it’s about to get interesting.