Marcus Freeman just made waves at Notre Dame with a true ‘sink or swim’ commitment for his quarterback job, and Tyler Horka captured it perfectly. In his tweet, he said, “Marcus Freeman more or less said Notre Dame doesn’t have intent to rotate quarterbacks. The Irish are more keen on choosing a QB1 and really investing in whoever that is, hopefully all season long.” Offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock doubled down, quoted by Horka, saying, “We want to have some continuity to what we’re doing.” In short, Freeman has no intention of playing musical chairs at QB. After the entire offseason fueled with indecision, Freeman’s stance signals that the Irish want a single leader, not a committee, and are determined to let their offense gel with one voice at the helm.
But any fan watching camp knows that the big question isn’t continuity. It’s who actually wins the job. The battle between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey remains unresolved, with Freeman openly admitting he still hasn’t made a choice. Both QBs have impressed in spurts. Carr brings surgical accuracy and field awareness, while Minchey is praised for the running game. Local reports claim the competition is dead even, with coaches still demanding more before locking in their starter. Freeman’s announcement shapes the pressure that whoever is selected can expect unwavering investment, continuity, and the responsibility to set the tone week-in, week-out.
Marcus Freeman more or less said Notre Dame doesn’t have intent to rotate quarterbacks. The Irish are more keen on choosing a QB1 and really investing in whoever that is, hopefully all season long.
OC Mike Denbrock: “We want to have some continuity to what we’re doing.”
— Tyler Horka (@tbhorka) August 17, 2025
On the other side of campus, defensive tackle Jason Onye is lighting up camp with his own comeback story. Tyler Horka tweeted, “Marcus Freeman says Jason Onye has had the best camp of his Notre Dame career. That’s after missing most of last season to handle a mental health concern.” Freeman’s direct praise, “I know he’s going to do great things for us in football … but the story should be about how he overcame adversity,” shows just how far Onye has come. Last season, Onye took a step back from football to take care of his mental health. Now, he’s playing with renewed focus and strength, drawing attention both from coaches and teammates who say he’s taken his game and his leadership to the next level.
Freeman’s all-or-nothing call for QB1 and his open support for Onye is a good sign for a Fighting Irish fan. Notre Dame is building around resilience and decisiveness. The Irish want a steady leader at quarterback, and their defense draws inspiration from a player who turned adversity into fuel for success. For Freeman, these choices mark a turning point, where continuity and personal strength may prove just as valuable as raw talent in a high-pressure season.
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