Henry Garrity and Justin Fisher have both done some good things. It's good to see, with Cooper Flanagan being down, Eli being limited at times and Kevin being limited early in the spring, young guys continuing to step up. It's a reflection of the leadership and the depth in that room. I'm really pleased with that room."

With the spring transfer portal window coming up, Notre Dame football might be forced to huddle in response to a defection or two.