Notre Dame has finally made a decision on its starting quarterback for the 2025 season, announcing that redshirt freshman CJ Carr has won the starting quarterback battle and will open up for the Irish in the season opener against Miami (Fla.) on August 31.

Notre Dame has named CJ Carr the starter for the team's season-opener at Miami, bringing to an end one of the most intriguing quarterback battles from across the country during fall camp. Carr has been battling with Kenny Minchey throughout the offseason,

The most decorated Irish QB recruit in years emerged from a battle that sources said appeared to be trending toward Minchey in recent days.