Watch: Notre Dame quarterback commit CJ Carr shines in season debut
For Notre Dame football to take the next step into the elite of the college football world, they’ll need consistently good quarterback play.
Sam Hartman will provide that this year, but it has been many years since the Irish have had a true different maker at the position. After the transfer leaves, the question for Notre Dame will be who replaces him. 2024 commit CJ Carr will have an opportunity to be in the mix right away.
Why? Well, he’s one of the nation’s top players, ranking as the No. 5 quarterback and 36th overall player on the 247Sports composite. Carr has the film to back it up and didn’t disappoint in his final high school season opener.
The 6-foot, 3-inch, 195-pound signal caller led his Saline, Michigan, team to a 42-3 victory. Check out some of Carr’s highlights from the rout below.
One drive, one score
Notre Dame 2024 QB commit CJ Carr with a beautiful read and pass on the slant on his opening drive.
Saline would later score a rushing TD.
Carr’s squad starts the game up 7-0.
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— Notre Dame Recruiting (@NDrecruiting01) August 24, 2023
Breakdown
Carr didn’t wait to get his team on the board. He led them down the field to take a 7-0 lead.
Carr hits a big play
CJ Carr hits Ladainian Woods and Woods does the rest. 80 yard TD and Saline leads 14-3 heading into the 2nd quarter @JaredPurcellDET @SalineFootball @13Cjcarr pic.twitter.com/ttkNoAGyxr
— Greg Wickliffe (@GregWickliffe10) August 24, 2023
Breakdown
This wasn’t all Carr; his receiver did a lot of work, but it’s the quarterback’s job to put the ball in a spot where his playmaker can turn upfield and make plays. He did exactly that.
Using his legs
Using His Wheels 🛞
2024 All-American CJ Carr (@13Cjcarr) get into the end zone for six. #GoIrish ☘️ #AllAmericanBowl 🇺🇸
— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) August 25, 2023
Breakdown
Carr might not be considered a dual-threat quarterback, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t run well. You can see on this play he makes a great read after juggling the snap and goes into the end zone untouched.
Buying time
CJ Carr's improvisation skills 👍🏼
My camera skills 👎🏼 pic.twitter.com/6DGgw5rAkr
— Kyle Kelly (@ByKyleKelly) August 25, 2023
Breakdown
Again, Carr uses his legs to buy himself some time to find an open receiver. Throwing across your body with accuracy isn’t easy, but the future Irish quarterback made this one look that.
Accuracy
CJ Carr with a 35-yard dime 🎯
Beauty of a ball. https://t.co/HBDwEzAOFT pic.twitter.com/nkVT0mvutr
— Kyle Kelly (@ByKyleKelly) August 24, 2023
Breakdown
Carr drops this throw into a bucket, great loft and accuracy to his receiver.
Overall
Respect His Legs
2024 All-American CJ Carr (@13Cjcarr) having a strong night on the ground for Saline. #GoIrish ☘️ #AllAmericanBowl 🇺🇸
— All-American Bowl (@AABonNBC) August 25, 2023
Breakdown
Unofficially, Carr went for around 270 yards passing with a score and an interception while gaining about 70 yards on the ground with a score. It wasn’t the best statistical game for him, but leading his team to 42 points is a job well done.
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