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Notre Dame's CJ Carr Shines as O’Brien Award Contender

10/31/2025

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Freshman quarterback CJ Carr of Notre Dame is a candidate for the 2025 Davey O’Brien Award.
In seven games, he has completed 121 passes for 1,758 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns.
He ranks fifth in passing yards per completion and seventh in yards per pass attempt.
Coach Marcus Freeman praised Carr's resilience because Notre Dame's offense remained explosive at 39.1 points per game despite a struggle against USC.

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Story summary

Freshman quarterback CJ Carr of Notre Dame is a candidate for the 2025 Davey O’Brien Award.
In seven games, he has completed 121 passes for 1,758 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns.
He ranks fifth in passing yards per completion and seventh in yards per pass attempt.
Coach Marcus Freeman praised Carr's resilience because Notre Dame's offense remained explosive at 39.1 points per game despite a struggle against USC.