Notre Dame Footballs 2026 Season: A Promising ReboundNotre Dame football fans have reasons to be optimistic about the 2026 season. After a challenging 2025 season, the Irish are set for success with an easier schedule, a returning starting quarterback, and a defense ready to dominate in its second year under coordinator Chris Ash.The 2026 schedule features only two major matchups: a trip to BYU and a home game against Miami. The rest of the schedule is filled with manageable opponents, allowing the team to build momentum early on.Quarterback CJ Carrs return as the clear starter brings stability and continuity to the offense, unlike the controversies and split reps of the past. This allows the offense to build around his strengths, putting them ahead from day one.Defensive coordinator Chris Ash enters his second year with a deep understanding of his personnel, which should result in an elite defense throughout the season.With a soft schedule, QB continuity, and a sharpened defense, the 2026 season shapes up to be a revenge tour with national title expectations. The Irish are primed to make a run.

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