Redshirt freshman quarterback CJ Carr started Notre Dame camp as the favorite to win the starting job. The Fighting Irish open the 2025 season Aug. 31 at Miami.

However, momentum in the battle between Carr and sophomore Kenny Minchey is shifting, the CBS Sports College Football Insiders crew reported this week.

“The quarterback battle at Notre Dame has gotten very interesting behind the scenes,” said 247Sports and CBS Sports national college football reporter Chris Hummer.