Notre Dame quarterback royalty is making a big comeback

TL;DR

CJ Carr, a standout quarterback for Notre Dame, is gaining significant praise ahead of the Blue-Gold Game, positioning himself as a top Heisman candidate. Meanwhile, Wonderful Monds IV is predicted to commit to Notre Dame for the 2027 class after a recent visit.

Key points

CJ Carr is a leading Heisman candidate for 2026.
Wonderful Monds IV is expected to commit to Notre Dame for 2027.
Jeremiyah Love could be a top 5 pick in the NFL Draft.
Notre Dame has a strong historical record against USC and UCLA.

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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 13: CJ Carr #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms up prior to the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Notre Dame Stadium on September 13, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images The weekend is over and so is your mini-vacation from the triple-option. Get out there and RUN it.

THE KING OF NOTRE DAME

We are still a few weeks away from May Crowning within the Catholic Church, but it really feels like a crowning just happened this past weekend during Notre Dame Football’s jersey scrimmage. CJ Carr is a really good quarterback, and most of us already knew that because we have eyes. The junior signal caller is at the top of most Heisman lists, and we’ve all professed a belief in him being one of the best in 2026. And yet… after the scrimmage, there were many that were still blown away by what they saw from CJ Carr. Notre Dame quarterback praise over the last couple of decades (at least) generally comes with a “but” or two, BUT CJ Carr seems to have officially kicked all of that to the side as he sits down on his throne. It’s hard to say just how much we will actually see in the Blue-Gold Game this upcoming weekend, but so far this is the best spring performance of a Notre Dame quarterback in recent memory. Break out the trumpets — because the king is here.

THE LINE OF SUCCESSION

Predictions are coming in for a new quarterback commitment for the class of 2027. Wonderful Monds IV, a 6’3” 225 pounder from Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida, and after a visit to Notre Dame this past weekend, recruiting predictions for Monds to commit to Notre Dame have been made on both 247 and On3. While there’s a decent chance some of you may not be familiar with Monds, don’t let his current QB ranking fool you. Monds was the #1 ranked QB in the 2028 class until he reclassified to the 2027 class back in December. This same type of thing happened for Notre Dame in its 2026 class with quarterback, Teddy Jarrard (who reclassified to the 2026 class after being one of the top QB’s in the 2027 class). Notre Dame has figured out a clear line of succession that would put the Windsor family to shame.

Q&A

What makes CJ Carr a top Heisman candidate for 2026?

CJ Carr's impressive performance during Notre Dame's jersey scrimmage has positioned him as a leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy in 2026.

Who is Wonderful Monds IV and why is he important for Notre Dame's future?

Wonderful Monds IV is a highly-rated quarterback from Vero Beach, Florida, predicted to commit to Notre Dame for the 2027 class, enhancing the team's future quarterback lineup.

What are the implications of Jeremiyah Love's potential NFL Draft position?

Jeremiyah Love is projected to be a top pick in the NFL Draft, potentially going as high as No. 3, which could significantly impact his career and the teams looking to draft him.

How has Notre Dame's recent performance compared to USC and UCLA?

Notre Dame has maintained a strong record against USC and UCLA, holding an 11-4 record in their last 15 matchups, despite USC's recent attempts to undermine Notre Dame's success.