According to a college football insider, Notre Dame “will never win another title” unless they address one significant recruiting problem.
One particular weakness in Notre Dame’s recruiting, according to a top college football insider, continuously hurts their chances of taking home another national championship.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are still one of the most well-known brands in college football even though they don’t play in a conference that is considered elite. Their golden helmets are the most recognizable image in the sport, and they have had their own television deal for decades. Despite its widespread recognition, the program is unable to secure another national championship.
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The school won 13 national titles and was a dominant force in football during the first 80 years of the program’s existence. But since 1988, Notre Dame has failed to win a championship. Their 34-year streak without a title is a startling cold spell for the venerable show. They have won double digits in 13 of those seasons, last participated in a championship game in 2013, and have made two trips to the college football playoffs.
Even though they frequently have a ranked squad and a competitive program, they never seem to be quite as good as perennial powers like Oregon, Georgia, and Alabama. According to a top college football insider, Notre Dame’s title drought will persist until they address the one very specific reason why they consistently fail to win the championship.
ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg told Sportsnaut, “Obviously, they’ve made the four-team playoff twice, and they’re certainly positioned to compete for the 12-team playoff.” However, Notre Dame’s lack of a great quarterback has made it impossible for the team to win another national championship. It’s because they haven’t been able to stay competitive at that level. In some areas, they have excelled greatly.
They have one of the greatest programs in the nation, offensive line. They have a few players that stand out on the defensive line. Their defensive backfield boasts a number of excellent players. Slack end,” he uttered. “However, their wide receiver play has really declined, and their quarterback play has been inconsistent, falling short of what is required in 2023
“Because even in a 12-team playoff, it won’t work if the same strategy is used, which includes defense, running the ball, and mediocre quarterback play.”
With Wake Forest transfer Sam Hartman, the Notre Dame football team had high expectations for 2023. However, despite winning their first four games under the new quarterback, they finished the season 5-3 and suffered crushing defeats to Ohio State, Louisiana, and Clemson.
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They play their final game of the 2023 season in the Sun Bowl on December 29th, against No. 19 Oregon State.
