Notre Dame’s tight end corps is rebuilding after losing key draft picks, but depth and talent remain strong as they adapt to a new offensive coordinator and heavier run-game emphasis. Cooper Flanagan, back from an Achilles injury, leads the charge with elite blocking and a top spot locked in. Redshirt freshman James Flanigan and sophomore Jack Larsen are vying for crucial snaps—Flanigan excels in run blocking, Larsen in route-running—with the unit expected to thrive in two-tight-end sets and short-yardage situations. While “Tight End U” lives on, the real question is whether one player will emerge as the true go-to target.

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Notre Dame’s top 10 offensive plays from 2020-2025 reveal jaw-dropping gridiron artistry, with Jeremiyah Love’s two-yard touchdown run against Penn State crowned 1 for its sheer grit and game-defining impact. Jaden Greathouse’s fourth-quarter game-tying catch-and-run in the Orange Bowl secures 2, while Love’s 98-yard TD against Indiana in the historic College Football Playoff opener and Ian Book’s 53-yard bomb to Avery Davis against No. 1 Clemson in a double-overtime thriller round out the elite list — each play packed with drama, skill, and unforgettable momentum shifts.

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Notre Dame’s 2026 receiving crown is up for grabs as Jordan Faison’s 640-yard legacy looms — with Boubacar Traore emerging as the top contender, though his breakout potential comes with risk. Meanwhile, the recruiting pipeline heats up with safety John Gay’s commitment and an elite pass rusher eyeing South Bend, while analysts like Stewart Mandel weigh in on Notre Dame’s rising national championship contender status.

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