A Notre Dame offense built for speed in 2026 leans into a resurgence in physicality as well

Notre Dame junior Aneyas Williams (with ball) shed his protective red jsersy he had been wearing this spring in the Blue-Gold Game on April 25. Mike Miller/Blue & Gold

Notre Dame’s offense spent much of spring without several projected starters, yet still revealed something more important than answers — an identity shift. With a deeper running back room, a more powerful offensive line and a confident, explosive passing game led by CJ Carr, the Irish are pairing speed with a level of physicality that could unlock an even higher ceiling in 2026.