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CBS analyst 'surprised' over Marcus Freeman choosing CJ Carr over Kenny Minchey

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CJ Carr has officially been named the starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey and some find it surprising after what has been talked about in fall camp.

Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr throws the ball during a football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in South Bend. | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Just like that, the Notre Dame quarterback battle has come to an end with head coach Marcus Freeman selecting CJ Carr to be the starting quarterback in Week 1 against the Miami Hurricanes.