Archive · 20 Aug 2025
CJ Carr Named Notre Dame Starting Quarterback Over Minchey
Notre Dame's football team has chosen CJ Carr as their starting quarterback.
He's been with the team for a year but hasn't played much yet.
This decision came after a competition with Kenny Minchey for the starting spot.
Another player, Steve Angeli, was in the mix but transferred to another school.
Carr is the grandson of a former coach and will start the season against Miami on August 31.
CJ Carr, a second-year quarterback, has been named the starting quarterback for Notre Dame.
The announcement was made by the Fighting Irish football program's social media handle.
Carr made one appearance for the Fighting Irish last season.
Kenny Minchey and Steve Angeli were also in the running for the starting quarterback position.
Notre Dame will play No. 10 Miami on August 31 to start the season.
- Who
- CJ Carr and Notre Dame.
- What
- CJ Carr named starting quarterback.
- When
- Announcement made recently.
- Where
- South Bend, Indiana.
- Why
- To determine the starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
Minchey's supporters
Carr's supporters
QB Choice
Minchey's supporters
Argued for Minchey's experience, although limited
Carr's supporters
Focused on Carr's potential and the program's direction
- Starting QB
- CJ Carr
- Year
- Second-year
- Opponent
- Miami
- Date
- August 31
- Previous Starter Backup
- Steve Angeli
- Minchey's stats 2023
- 12 yards, 3 appearances, 1 TD