Micah Gilbert News, Rumors, Updates - Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Sluggish outing Gilbert only caught three of four targets for 34 yards in the Notre Dame 37-26 win over North Carolina on Saturday.

Impact Gilbert was coming off two quality games where he caught 10 passes for 253 yards and a touchdown. The junior has a chance to rebound as the Irish take on Stanford on Oct. 10. The Cardinal defense against the pass is at the bottom of the nation.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Irish receiving Gilbert topped the Notre Dame receiving with 83 yards on two catches and one touchdown in the Irish 49-10 win over Purdue on Saturday.

Impact This is the second week in a row that Gilbert has led the Irish in receiving. The junior might be the number one receiver for the Irish. Notre Dame could have a tougher time throwing the ball against North Carolina on Oct. 3. The Tar Heels defense is stingy against the pass and is top 50 in the nation.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

CJ Carr throws for 3 TDs, runs for another to help No. 3 Notre Dame rout rival Purdue 49-10

CJ Carr threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score, linebacker Drayk Bowen scored his first career TD on a 15-yard fumble return and No. 3 Notre Dame beat Purdue 49-10

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Breaks out in win Gilbert made a convincing reason to take control as the lead receiver with 170 yards on eight catches in the Notre Dame 27-10 win over Michigan State on Saturday.

Impact It was the junior's highest receiving yards in a game in his career. He will look to add to it against Purdue on Sept. 26. The Boilermakers defense is in the bottom third in the nation against the pass.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Notre Dame takes command in second half to beat Michigan State 27-10

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SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Hits paydirt Gilbert scored only his second career college touchdown, this one against Rice on Saturday in Notre Dame's dominating 52-0, victory over on Saturday.

Impact Gilbert only caught two passes for 47 yards as the Irish took control of the contest early. His only other career touchdown came in 2025 against Miami (Fla). The junior is trying to break through a group of several Notre Dame receivers who are battling for playing time and targets. the Irish take on traditional rival Michigan State on Sept. 19.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as started Sunday Gilbert is listed as a starting wide receiver on the team's depth chart ahead of Sunday's meeting with Wisconsin, Matt Freeman of Irish Sports Daily reports.

Impact Gilbert is entering his third season with the Fighting Irish and appears to be setting the foundation for his best season yet. The junior wide receiver is listed as a starter and will aim to build on his production from last season, when he totaled nine receptions for 93 yards across six appearances.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Pittsburgh Gilbert (hand) is good to go for Notre Dame's tilt with Pittsburgh, per Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune.

Impact Gilbert is available for the Fighting Irish against Pittsburgh, but the wideout shouldn't be too big of a factor in this passing offense. The true freshman has four grabs for 54 yards this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still questionable Gilbert (hand) remains questionable for Notre Dame's clash with Pittsburgh, per Tyler Horka of On3.com.

Impact Gilbert has missed the last three games and is in danger of making it four. The wideout has four grabs for 54 yards and one score this season as a minor part of Notre Dame's passing attack.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play vs. Navy Gilbert (hand) did not play in Saturday's 49-10 win over Navy.

Impact Gilbert missed his third straight showing in the blowout win over Navy. The freshman wide receiver will now look for a return next week at Pitt. He's brought in four catches for 54 yards and a touchdown so far this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Gilbert (hand) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Navy, Tyler Horka of On3 reports.

Impact Gilbert was questionable for Week 10 before he ultimately did not play. Last week's results do not effectively rule him out for Week 11, and he will look to break the trend before Notre Dame and the Navy square off.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out at BC Gilbert (hand) is out for Saturday's game at Boston College, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Gilbert will miss his third straight game as he deals with a hand injury. The freshman wide receiver's next chance to see the field will be next Saturday against Navy. He's brought in four catches for 54 yards and a touchdown this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Status questionable for Week 10 Gilbert (hand) is questionable for Saturday's game at Boston College, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Gilbert will look to prevent a second straight DNP because of his hand injury. Fortunately for the wide receiver, there is at least a chance that he can play his first game since Week 7.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Trojans Gilbert (hand) won't be available for Notre Dame's tilt with USC on Saturday night, per Tyler Horka of On3.com.

Impact Gilbert hurt his hand against NC State, and has quickly been ruled out for Week. 8. That's certainly not the greatest sign moving forward, but the true freshman wideout will look to take the week to heal and potentially return after a bye week against Boston College on Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hand injury Saturday Gilbert suffered a hand injury in Saturday's 36-7 win over NC State, Jack Soble of On3Sports reports.

Impact Gilbert was helped to the locker room after suffering the hand injury early in the game, and he was unable to return to the game. The freshman wide receiver will now work to get healthy for this upcoming Saturday's game against USC.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helped to locker room Gilbert (undisclosed) was helped to the locker room during Saturday's game versus NC State, per Kyle Kelly of On3sports.

Impact Gilbert's status for the rest of the game is now up in the air after suffering the injury. If he ends up being unable to return, his next chance to play will be the team's Week 8 matchup versus USC.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helped to locker room Gilbert (undisclosed) was helped to the locker room during Saturday's game versus NC State, per Kyle Kelly of On3sports.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman confident in QB CJ Carr's future despite Notre Dame's season-opening loss to Miami

Marcus Freeman has expressed confidence in CJ Carr's potential despite Notre Dame's 27-24 loss to Miami on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Active in spring game Gilbert (hand) is active during Notre Dame's spring game, Mike Berardino of the South Bend Tribune reports.

Impact Gilbert, who underwent surgery on a right-hand injury this past season, is active during the Fighting Irish's spring game. The 6-foot-2 redshirt freshman was targeted twice across four games last season, but he is in the mix for a heavier workload this coming fall.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Freeman Discusses Notre Dame Injuries To Guerby Lambert, Jeremiyah Love And Micah Gilbert Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman touched on a trio of injuries after Saturday’s spring practice.

APRIL 6, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Notre Dame football loses wide receiver Micah Gilbert for the spring due to an injury Notre Dame football will be without wide receiver Micah Gilbert for the rest of the spring after he broke his hand during the first practice...

APRIL 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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