CJ Carr is returning as Notre Dame's starter after a terrific first season as a starter, but the backup quarterback job is up for grabs this spring and summer

Notre Dame is losing two key contributors at receiver from last season, but they are bringing back two who led the team in receiving the last two years and they'll be joined by a wealth of young talent

Notre Dame has to replace the best backfield duo in the country, but have a talented group of backs who are ready to compete for bigger roles

Notre Dame has to replace some elite players, but they have three significant building blocks returning, landed a couple of key transfers, and have plenty of talented options competing for snaps

Notre Dame is loaded with young talent at the linebacker position and they have over 1,800 snaps returning from last season

With Jordan Botelho and Boubacar Traore returning from injury, experience returning, and young talent ready to blossom, Notre Dame is loaded with talented edge defenders

Notre Dame has to replace two multi-year starters at defensive tackle, but there is some returning talent and some young players with NFL traits who should be ready for bigger roles

The floor for the receivers and tight ends is higher than it was last season, but we'll learn about the ceiling with the development of the young talent this spring

Notre Dame lost three players who started a combined 33 games on the offensive line last season, but they return five others with starting experience and have the potential to be one of the top O-lines in the country this fall

Notre Dame is returning what may be the deepest and most talented backfield in the country

For the first time in a few years, Notre Dame didn't bring in a transfer quarterback. They'll have three talented players competing for the chance to be Riley Leonard's replacement this fall

After losing both starting tackles to the NFL and having uncertainty at both guard spots, no position has to answer more questions this spring than the offensive line

The wide receiver room looks a lot different than it did a year ago. The returning players combined with the new additions should make them better in 2024

Mitchell Evans won't be doing much this spring, but Notre Dame is still in good shape at tight end in 2024

They've come a long way from having to move receivers to the backfield just to be able to practice

The Irish have as much talent one through four at the position than they've had in a long time

The Irish have to replace Cam Hart and Thomas Harper this season, but have the potential to be even better at the position in 2024

There's an All-American returning, but the development of young players at the position with be critical to build depth