Summary
Notre Dame's football team had a strong 2025 season but missed out on the College Football Playoff. Freshman wide receiver Antavious Richardson entered the transfer portal, highlighting ongoing roster changes. Despite not playing in any games, his departure is significant due to his potential and recruitment status.
Key Facts
- Notre Dame finished the 2025 football season with a 10–2 record.
- The team did not make the 12-team College Football Playoff due to an early-season loss.
- Notre Dame chose to skip a postseason bowl game, declining an invite to the Pop-Tarts Bowl.
- The team had the second-highest scoring offense and the 12th-ranked defense in the nation for 2025.
- Antavious Richardson, a freshman wide receiver, entered the NCAA transfer portal.
- Richardson was highly recruited, ranked as a four-star prospect and the No. 7 athlete nationally.
- Despite his potential, Richardson did not play any games during his freshman year.
- Other Notre Dame players have also entered the transfer portal, affecting team depth.
