It feels like a long time ago that CJ Carr was entrenched in a fall camp QB battle with Kenny Minchey, and it appeared that the redshirt freshman was losing grip on the starting job. Now, eight weeks into the season, Notre Dame is well-positioned to win out and claim a spot in the College Football Playoff, largely due to Carr’s excellent play.
While he wasn’t his best self in a rainy South Bend against USC on Saturday, Carr’s impact on the Notre Dame offense is undeniable. Carr managed just 6.57 yards per dropback, and going 16-for-26 for 136 yards with a touchdown and an interception, his -0.