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Cleanup work in rout Minchey threw for 48 yards in completing 5-of-8 pass attempts in the Notre Dame 49-20 win over the Cardinal on Saturday.

Impact Minchey came in the fourth quarter with the Irish ahead 42-6. Despite the backup roll the sophomore tallied his most numbers in his young college career, completing 20-of-26 pass attempts for 196 yards this season. Unfortunately for Minchey, he is behind CJ Carr on the depth chart.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets cleanup work Minchey completed 4-of-6 pass attempts for 18 yards in the Notre Dame 70-7 win over Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Minchey has seen some time in four games this season. The sophomore lost the quarterback competition to CJ Carr before the start of the season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Carr throws 3 TD passes to lead No. 10 Notre Dame in rout of Navy Carr completed 13 of 16 passes for 218 yards, and Notre Dame (7-2) led 42-10 when he gave way to backup quarterback Kenny Minchey late in th...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Carr throws 3 TD passes on snowy night to lead No. 10 Notre Dame past Navy, 49-10

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

CJ Carr hopes to add to family's football legacy after winning starting QB job at No. 6 Notre Dame

CJ Carr’s one grandfather led college football’s winningest program, Michigan, to the 1997 national championship

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Notre Dame names CJ Carr starting quarterback for 2025 opener vs Miami CJ Carr beat out Kenny Minchey for the starting job and he will make his first career start for the Fighting Irish against Miami.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

No. 6 Notre Dame names CJ Carr starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has named second-year quarterback CJ Carr his starting quarterback over Kenny Minchey for the season opener against Miami

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is using past lessons to propel No. 6 Irish forward in 2025

Marcus Freeman used some of the tough lessons he learned his first two years as Notre Dame’s coach to help him navigate the longest season in the FBS’ modern era

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Notre Dame coaches not 'freaked out' as quarterback competition continues between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Two weeks out from Notre Dame's Aug. 31 opener at Miami, coach Marcus Freeman was...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Not named starting QB Minchey will not be the Fighting Irish's starting quarterback for their upcoming game at Miami on Aug. 31, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.

Impact Minchey's previous update suggests he was ahead of CJ Carr for the starting quarterback position. But on Tuesday, it became public that the latter will be QB1. Minchey's focus shifts to getting opportunities when he can and surpassing his relatively minimal 2024 stats, which include a four-yard completion and two receptions for 12 yards, with one touchdown.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notre Dame Will Need Both CJ Carr & Kenny Minchey In 2025 Regardless of who wins the starting quarterback race, both players must be dialed in.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • SI.COM

No decision made on Notre Dame's starting quarterback as regular season nears A starting quarterback has to be named at Notre Dame between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Kenny Minchey's Personality Built For QB1 Status at Notre Dame It's still a battle for the Notre Dame starting quarterback job, but Kenny Minchey might have the right makeup to take the gig.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Current Notre Dame backup quarterback 'could end up winning the job' | Sporting News Kenny Minchey may beat out CJ Carr for QB1.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Given slight edge for starting spot Minchey has a slight edge over fellow quarterback CJ Carr for the starting job heading into the 2025 season, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Minchey and Carr have been locked in a position battle for the starting role throughout the offseason but it appears Minchey may be edging out his fellow signal caller. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has more familiarity within the Notre Dame offense than the freshman Carr and has been taking more first-team reps as of late, though Carr reportedly still has time to make an impact on the position battle.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College Football Insiders: Notre Dame QB battle between CJ Carr, Kenny Minchey takes unexpected turn There is a new twist in the Notre Dame quarterback competition between CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey, CBS Sports' College Football Insiders crew...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Notre Dame QB competition: CJ Carr, Kenny Minchey are 'neck-and-neck' | Sporting News According to reports, the quarterback competition at Notre Dame involving CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey is 'neck-and-neck.'

AUGUST 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

On3's Pete Nakos shares his intel regarding Notre Dame's quarterback competition Pete Nakos of On3 shared some insider information on who has the leg up in Notre Dame’s quarterback battle, CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Texas is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time, edging Penn St, Ohio St; 10 SEC teams ranked

Texas is No. 1 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 for the first time

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

College football latest: AP Top 25 preseason rankings put Texas on top with Penn State right behind

The Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll is out and it's topped by Texas for the first time in an opening poll

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Notre Dame Quarterback Competition: Is Perception Reality for the Irish in 2025? CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey took very different paths to the quarterback battle.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • SI.COM

Takes majority first-team reps Minchey takes most of the first-team reps in practice Friday, per Tyler Horka of On3.com.

Impact Minchey took the majority of first-team reps under center during practice, though it remains unclear if he's currently leading the quarterback competition. Both he and CJ Carr faced some struggles throughout the session, but the pair will continue to develop and compete as the season approaches.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey? Our staff picks who will start at quarterback for Notre Dame The staff here at Fighting Irish Wire pick who they think will win the starting quarterback job for Notre Dame, CJ Carr or Kenny Minchey.

JULY 31, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Notre Dame QB competition: How OC Mike Denbrock's past factors into battle between Kenny Minchey, CJ Carr 247Sports national scouting analyst Cooper Petagna assesses the Notre Dame quarterback competition.

JUNE 5, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

IB Nation Sports Talk: Where Notre Dame's Kenny Minchey/CJ Carr Quarterback Battle Goes From Here Irish Breakdown discusses what’s next for Notre Dame quarterbacks CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey as they battle to win the starting job.

APRIL 22, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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