Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman named second-year quarterback CJ Carr his starting quarterback Tuesday, ending the preseason competition with Kenny Minchey. The announcement was made on the official social media account of the Fighting Irish football program.

Notre Dame is handing the keys to the offense to sophomore CJ Carr, who had his hand raised by head coach Marcus Freeman as the victor of a competitive battle for the starting quarterback job with junior Kenny Minchey in fall camp.