The annual roster churn across college football will have an unpredictable nature this season, at Notre Dame and everywhere else.
For obvious reasons, there were fewer transfers this past offseason. No spring practices left players unsure of their standings on the depth chart, and with no scholarship limit in 2020 or 2021, schools could bide their time with bloated rosters, which they can lean into again next season. In the short-term, the Irish coaching staff can attempt to shore up particular positions via depth; and some players may see the coming depth as a likelihood they will get lost below the two-deep, thus now opting for better chances at playing time elsewhere.