John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Founder and content creator of the Always Irish LLC Notre Dame Football social media, podcast, and radio show brand since 2016 covering all things Irish football daily from the fan's perspective. Previously Notre Dame Football staff writer for USA TODAY Fighting Irish Wire before joining Notre Dame On SI. Known as the “voice of the Irish fan.”

Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) celebrates after getting a stop in the second half of a NCAA football game against NC State at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in South Bend.
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The Irish are expected to have an upgraded defensive front and the best secondary in the country, freeing the linebackers up to do what they do best, make plays

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Nov 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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After losing Kenny Minchey to the transfer portal, the Irish's QB2 role is up for grabs and could make or break the season should Notre Dame lose CJ Carr for any amount of time

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