After months of speculation and a spirited quarterback battle stretching from spring practices through August camp, Notre Dame finally has its quarterback. On Tuesday, the Irish officially named sophomore CJ Carr as its starting quarterback. The decision comes after one of the more competitive QB races in recent Irish memory, with junior Kenny Minchey pushing Carr throughout the process.
The competition started back in the spring, when both quarterbacks flashed promise during the Blue-Gold Game. Carr showcased accuracy and poise, while Minchey showed his arm talent and ability to make plays off-script. From that point forward, Carr was widely considered the favorite, but the door remained open for Minchey.