2025 Transfer Portal

[notredomer23]

I am a bit floored that at least 1 of the RBs, most notably Gibran Payne, didn't transfer. Everything about his situation said transfer: was largely here because of DMC, buried on the depth chart because of injury, etc. Without knowing for certain, I'd guess he is a semester away from graduating and that ND degree is just too valuable to pass up given his lack of NFL future.

 

[benneboy]

Nevermind the want to. Isn't there a numbers problem here?

 

[NDpendent]

Nevermind the want to. Isn't there a numbers problem here?

I guess the expectation is that the scholarship number increase is expected to be finalized before the start of the season

 

[arndtjc]

I’m nervous about jadarian price

With how much Love has worked out of the slot, I have a feeling we’re going to see Love and Price on the field for 50%+ of all offensive snaps. It was one of their most efficient formations last season, and with a green QB, would probably be best to lean heavily on their best two playets

 

[Rockin’Irish]

I guess the expectation is that the scholarship number increase is expected to be finalized before the start of the season

Plus my understanding is that there is also the ability to fund scholarships via NIL or third party collective, that won’t count against ND school funded scholarships.

 

[allenm5333]

With how much Love has worked out of the slot, I have a feeling we’re going to see Love and Price on the field for 50%+ of all offensive snaps. It was one of their most efficient formations last season, and with a green QB, would probably be best to lean heavily on their best two playets

I think the slot reps are the most overrated storyline

 

[Dale]

The two biggest spring portal tamper spenders are on the schedule in Miami + Syracuse. Plus there is USC, also on the schedule. It actually makes sense somewhat that ND probably stepped up for any tampering attempts in those cases

 

[jason_h537]

Kinda weak post, as anyone can post this and be right.

So what was the news that was gonna have us all like that?

 

[IrishLion]

I didn't know @GrangerIrish24's bush has room for 2

It doesn’t, he actually trimmed his bush so his deck would look bigger

 

[GrangerIrish24]

It doesn’t, he actually trimmed his bush so his deck would look bigger

really shows how wide it is

 

[SDIrishFan]

really shows how wide it is

Hung like a tuna can…

11 inches…around…think about it.

 

[Rocketman84]

They could but despite what they bring back, Warren and Carter were just so important to their team. Hard for me to see them being better than they were last year without those two given how much attention they commanded on each side of the ball.

DDS will be a terror on the end for them....I expect him to pick right up where Carter left off and maybe even produce a bigger year. He was basically unblockable against us.

 

[KPENN]

Arik Gilbert was the best TE prospect ever at the Prep level but for some peculuar reason the guy keeps transferring to schools who are bringing in the #1TE in the country (UGA then Nebraska), guess at this rate Kansas St it is, pure genius.

With Savannah State now, I think that’ll do it avoiding TE competition

Arik Gilbert enrolls at Savannah State: Former five-star resurfaces in Division II after SEC, Big Ten stops

Arik Gilbert appears to be on the verge of a comeback. Three years since last playing in a college football game, the former five-star recruit and class of 2020's No. 1 tight end resurfaced at Division II Savannah State.

247sports.com

 

[Irish5Saint]

I’m legit shocked that no one else portaled.

It sounds like from what staff and insiders have said ND stepped up on NIL (and my guess is that we did it to ensure Bowden didn’t raid the roster).

 

[IrishWayDomer]

It's so good of a sign it almost is confusing... Taking this as a W.

 

[Rizzophil]

I’m surprised too

Kids want to be part of a great program and culture / with other great kids.

 

[NDFAN2008]

Can't believe we hung onto all the RB's colored me shocked no idea how the staff will find enough carries for them all but there's at least 5 guys who are good enough to get carries.

 

[irishjim]

I’m surprised too

Kids want to be part of a great program and culture / with other great kids.

I think a difference is that Freeman has recruited kids that have an edge to them and want to win. We can win the playoff next year. We are also top of the pack in NIL.

 

[IrishLion]

Can't believe we hung onto all the RB's colored me shocked no idea how the staff will find enough carries for them all but there's at least 5 guys who are good enough to get carries.

$$$ plus elite recruiters at HC and RB convincing these guys that the position is wide open if they can hang out for one more year

 

[dublinirish]

plus with the roster spots available theres no need to run anybody off at this time. Technically they could add someone now right (114 at present)?

 

[Dale]

No offense to him but Chance Tucker being on the team still is legit incredible

At this point you’re almost treating some guys like walk on spots, and if he’s cool with that, then cool with us. Like how there is zero walk on DL now as well.

 

[NotKoon]

No offense to him but Chance Tucker being on the team still is legit incredible

At this point you’re almost treating some guys like walk on spots, and if he’s cool with that, then cool with us. Like how there is zero walk on DL now as well.

If you aren’t delusional (Drew Pyne) about your chances to play professionally it’s a pretty sweet deal to be on the back end of the roster. You’re getting a top rate education for free, some base NIL and a chance to get a national championship ring

 

[dublinirish]

No offense to him but Chance Tucker being on the team still is legit incredible

At this point you’re almost treating some guys like walk on spots, and if he’s cool with that, then cool with us. Like how there is zero walk on DL now as well.

II mentioned this the other day like last year someone like Hurleman (non scholly) would have had way more value than someone like Tucker (scholly + base NIL money). Lot of imbalance there

 

[KizerWilhelm]

If you aren’t delusional (Drew Pyne) about your chances to play professionally it’s a pretty sweet deal to be on the back end of the roster. You’re getting a top rate education for free, some base NIL and a chance to get a national championship ring

 

[HouseofPain]

DDS will be a terror on the end for them....I expect him to pick right up where Carter left off and maybe even produce a bigger year. He was basically unblockable against us.

Unblockable against our 2nd and 3rd team OTs

 

[GreenGemsOmally]

Plus my understanding is that there is also the ability to fund scholarships via NIL or third party collective, that won’t count against ND school funded scholarships.

Holy loophole seriously?

 

[Rocketman84]

With Savannah State now, I think that’ll do it avoiding TE competition

Arik Gilbert enrolls at Savannah State: Former five-star resurfaces in Division II after SEC, Big Ten stops

Arik Gilbert appears to be on the verge of a comeback. Three years since last playing in a college football game, the former five-star recruit and class of 2020's No. 1 tight end resurfaced at Division II Savannah State.

247sports.com

Should've never left LSU...just peculiar

 

[Rocketman84]

Unblockable against our 2nd and 3rd team OTs

The ENTIRE Playoffs 16 tackles 5 sacks 8 for loss...Dude is a beast

 

[PolishDomer]

Who is DDS? The son of DDR?

 

[CanadalovesND]

Who is DDS? The son of DDR?

That game was in my dreams for the first nights after I was introduced to it.

DDS refers to Dani Dennis-Sutton. He picked off Riley Leonard in the Orange Bowl.