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The 2026 season is being shaped by the most versatile and deepest secondary units in college football, with teams like Notre Dame, Miami, and Oregon showcasing elite talent that can dictate game outcomes.
Transfer cornerback DJ McKinney, a seasoned player with over 5,300 career snaps, is integrating into Notre Dame’s defense by attending night meetings and impressing coaches during fall camp, positioning himself to contribute alongside Leonard Moore and other starters.
After transferring to Notre Dame, DJ McKinney is mastering a new defensive scheme, balancing late‑night study sessions with on‑field drills, and positioning himself behind sophomore Jayden Sanders for a starting role.
Notre Dame safety Brauntae Johnson is asking teammates and staff to call him by his given name, pronounced ‘Bray‑ON‑tae,’ while his social media still shows the moniker ‘Tae Tae.’ The request comes as he navigates fatherhood and a desire for a more mature identity.
Notre Dame’s secondary has been a cornerstone of the Fighting Irish defense, posting top‑10 finishes in pass efficiency defense for three straight seasons and capturing the No. 1 spot in both 2023 and 2024. New co‑defensive coordinator Aaron Henry emphasizes attention to detail as key players like Leonard Moore and DJ McKinney return, alongside breakout safeties Adon Shuler and Brauntae Johnson.
As Notre Dame prepares for fall camp in 2026, a wave of storylines — from quarterback pressure to defensive line depth — will shape the team's quest for a national championship.
The latest EA Sports College Football 2027 ratings, released on Thursday, place Notre Dame among the nation’s elite. Leonard Moore’s 97 overall rating highlights the Irish’s talent, yet the author contests the modest placement of Notre Dame Stadium and predicts a championship run if the running game sustains last season’s form.
EA Sports' College Football 27 ranks Notre Dame fourth overall, highlighting a top defensive unit and star cornerback Leonard Moore, while Miami tops the 2026 schedule of opponents.
EA Sports' latest college football video game places Notre Dame at No. 4, trailing only Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana, with Miami as the highest‑ranked opponent on its 2026 slate.
Marcus Freeman’s ‘Leave No Doubt’ tour, a Heisman‑candidate quarterback and a revamped roster signal a determined push for the upcoming season.
From Texas’s explosive receiving corps to Georgia’s seasoned offensive line, the latest rankings highlight the teams that have mastered the art of roster completeness.