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An in-depth look at all of the visitors scheduled to be in South Bend for tomorrow's home opener as well as where other top Irish targets are expected.

This weekend won't be a star-studded list for Notre Dame as there are a few big-time games across the country, but there will be plenty of important visitors in South Bend this weekend. COMMITS2027 IMG Academy (Fla.) DE Jackson Vaughn will be at Notre Dame for his official visit this weekend. He'll be able to connect with 2028 defensive end commit Darieon Prescott, who will return to campus for the first time since committing. 2028 kicker commit Owen Davies will also be return to Notre Dame this weekend. OFFERS2028 Carmel Catholic (Ill.) OL Wyatt VanBoening The four-star prospect has been a consistent visitor since picking up his Notre Dame offer and the Irish appear to be in a strong position. This will be his first game visit to Notre Dame. Offers: Auburn, Florida State, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Purdue, Rutgers, Tennessee, UCLA and Wisconsin Sophomore Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/22609578/68f6aef6960816f8ff3c16592028 Dexter Southfield (Mass.) DE Jeremiah Figaro The four-star camped at Notre Dame in June and left campus with an offer. Notre Dame is becoming a major player here. He's visited Florida State and Tennessee so far this year. More from Christian here: 2028 DE Jeremiah Figaro Excited For Another Look At Notre DameOffers: Boston College, Bryant, UCF, Colorado State, UConn, Cornell, East Carolina, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Kentucky, Lehigh, Maine, Maryland, UMass, Miami, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Penn State, Rhode Island, Rutgers, South Florida, Stony Brook, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas Tech, UCLA, Vanderbilt. Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Wisconsin Sophomore Highlightshttp://www.hudl.com/video/3/21381724/6924cfbb843db2a77051510d2029 East Noble (Ind.) LB Austin Phillips Phillips is one of the top linebackers in the 2029 class and Notre Dame has already offered. The Irish likely hold an early edge, but I suspect this will be a national recruitment. Offers: Austin Peay, UConn, Indiana, Louisville, Miami OH, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Purdue, Tennessee, Toledo, UNLV, USC and Wisconsin Freshman Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/26634267/691e00c72727ce863ba2c993TARGETS 2028 Trinity (Ky.) RB Ashton TaylorTaylor doesn't hold an offer from Notre Dame at this point, but he's a player they are familiar with as he camped at Irish Invasion in June. Offers: Appalachian State, Arizona State, BYU, Cal, Colorado State, East Carolina, Louisville, Miami OH, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma State, Sacramento State, San Diego State, TCU and Toledo Junior Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/23424720/6a8afea5434665a74b12c4e32028 Hammond Morton (Ind.) WR Corderro Bennett Bennett visited Notre Dame in the spring, but it's been a somewhat quiet recruitment between the two sides to this point. The 6-foot-5, 190-pounder might be the state's best pure athlete and can do some freaky things on the field. Offers: Auburn, Ball State, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas State, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Purdue, Toledo, Western Michigan and Wisconsin Sophomore Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/27144174/69077c660c02cc788e7185b62028 Thea Bowman Leadership Academy (Ind.) WR Quentavious Fly Another receiver from The Region will visit South Bend this weekend. Fly is off to a hot start to his season and was recently offered by Cincinnati. Offers: Cincinnati, Missouri State and Penn State Let the Games begin: What a beginning on my journey. In 3 quarters:5 catches: 208 yds, 1 TD, kick return: 5 for 80 yds, 4 tackles. Rush: 3 att. 10 yds. "Hard Work Pays Off" pic.twitter.com/1cyvbVWU9D— Quentavious fly (@QuentaviousFly) September 1, 2026 2029 Immaculate Conception (Ill.) ATH Donnel Sallis Notre Dame has recruited Immaculate Conception well over the last few cycles, landing Dom Hulak and ranking in the top group for 2028 athlete Grant Bowen. Sallis is the latest Division I prospect and could become a national prospect sooner rather than later. Offers: Iowa and NebraskaFreshman Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/27372183/693e35ee540685f13c77d7e92028 Grand Haven (Mich.) TE Graham Beyer The 6-foot-5, 205-pounder visited Ohio State last week and has several MAC programs pushing. Offers: Bowling Green, Kent Stat, South Florida, Toledo and Western Michigan Junior Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/19070811/69b864efb53851bfa1d5f1992028 Licking Valley (Ohio) OL Carson Adkins A new name to monitor as the 6-foot-6, 305-pounder has some serious momentum coming out of the summer. The three-star prospect doesn't play the best competition, but his school is known for physical football. Offers: Auburn, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ole Miss, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin Junior Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/23157849/6a94ca6af617eacc2dfaca192028 Archbishop Moeller (Ohio) DL Julian Dwyer Notre Dame has recruited Moeller a ton throughout the years and Dwyer could be the next one. The 6-foot-4, 260-pounder holds close to 20 offers. Offers: Austin Peay, Boston College, Cincinnati, UConn, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Miami OH, North Carolina, Ohio, Penn State, Pitt, Purdue, Rutgers, Stanford, Toledo, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin Junior Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/23919346/6aa1a6837608eba51d3c10452028 Brebeuf Jesuit (ind.) DL Joshua Rogers The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder camped at Irish Invasion earlier this year and has been a name several Midwest schools have been monitoring as he starts his junior year. Offers: Boston College, UConn, Kansas, Miami OH, Missouri, Purdue and San Diego State Junior Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/22574098/6a9efd22347e12181b86430a2029 Cahokia (Ill.) DB Earnest Winters III The 6-foot-3, 195-pounder is a name to watch as several Power 4 programs have already offered. Offers: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kent State, Miami OH, Missouri and Penn State Sophomore Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/25975309/6a9c4f48aa043af497edaf96 2028 River Rouge (Mich.) DB Jerrimiah Cross The Michigan native is definitely a name to get to know. It's not often Miami extends an offer in the state of Michigan, and it's even rarer to see USC do the same. Offers: Akron, Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Indiana, Kent State, Kentucky, Marshall, Maryland, Miami, Pitt, Southern Miss and USC Junior Highlightshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/22613663/6a91d1cffd24539a9297e5e62028 St. Joseph's (Ind.) DB Maddon Martin The South Bend native will see the Irish for the second time this season as he was at Lambeau for the season opener. Offers: Alabama State, Auburn, Austin Peay, Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, Eastern Kentucky, Memphis, Miami OH and San Diego State https://www.hudl.com/video/3/26748726/69937a65b478bf7655173258Notre Dame Fighting Irish FAHERTY Sunwashed Slub Hoodie

Notre Dame will host several speedy backs at Friday's Irish Invasion.