There’s a certain kind of magic when legacy meets opportunity, and inside Notre Dame Stadium, that magic became reality when Jerome Bettis Jr. recorded his first collegiate catch against Navy. For fans of the blue and gold, it was more than just a short reception—it was a moment steeped in history, pride, and promise. The son of NFL Hall of Famer and Irish legend Jerome “The Bus” Bettis, Jr. is now carving his own path in South Bend, and his journey is only beginning.
A Notre Dame football legacy reborn
The name “Bettis” carries a weight few others do in college football circles.