TRIPLE THREAT: CJ Carr, Christian Gray, and Spencer Porath

TL;DR

The article introduces a 'Triple Threat' series profiling Notre Dame players, focusing on CJ Carr, Christian Gray, and Spencer Porath. Each post will feature one offensive player, one defensive player, and one newcomer.

Key points

Introduction of the Triple Threat series for Notre Dame players
Profiles include one offensive player, one defensive player, and one newcomer
First players profiled are CJ Carr, Christian Gray, and Spencer Porath
Offseason is shorter than expected, lasting about two months
Media days will provide more updates in July

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SOUTH BEND, IN - APRIL 25: Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) takes a knee before the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Spring Game on April 25, 2026 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Everyone loves to do a player countdown for Notre Dame as we face toward the college football season, but in all fairness, the offseason is much shorter than you think. It’s really only two months in the grand scheme of things, and there will be much more to talk about in the middle of July with media days — so why not deal with the profiles before then?

Welcome to the Triple Threat series. We will profile every player on Notre Dame’s roster, but I’m going to give you three at a time to save some time. Every Triple Threat post will include one offensive player, one defensive player, and one newcomer (freshman or transfer) until we have to do some different combos down the road.

So let’s get started with today’s Triple Threat:

QB CJ Carr #13
DB Christian Gray #29
K Spencer Porath #35

CJ CARR #13

The world may not have been on the shoulders of CJ Carr when he arrived at Notre Dame, but the hopes of Notre Dame Nation certainly were. After years of one and done transfer portal quarterbacks, and high profile recruiting losses — Notre Dame got their man. Carr had to earn the starting job, but after a spring and fall camp battle with Kenny Minchey, he was tabbed as THE man for 2025.

Q&A

Who are the players featured in the Triple Threat series for Notre Dame?

The players featured in the first Triple Threat series are CJ Carr, Christian Gray, and Spencer Porath.

What is the format of the Triple Threat series for Notre Dame football?

The Triple Threat series profiles one offensive player, one defensive player, and one newcomer in each post.

When does the Notre Dame football season officially begin?

The Notre Dame football season typically begins in late August or early September, with media days occurring in mid-July.

What positions do CJ Carr and Christian Gray play for Notre Dame?

CJ Carr is a quarterback, while Christian Gray plays as a defensive back for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.