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Notre Dame's depth chart for North Carolina shows one name returning
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No. 3 Notre Dame has released its depth chart for this week's upcoming game at North Carolina .
At a glance, a few names stand out. Perhaps most notably, safety Luke Talich is back in the number one slot after missing the Purdue game with a left-wrist injury.
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Talich has been playing well in place of Brauntae Johnson, who is also injured. Johnson might be out this week, too, as his name isn't on the depth chart.
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman waits to lead his team onto the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame takes the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame arrives at Ross-Ade Stadium before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame defensive lineman Bryce Young, bottom, forces a fumble as he tackles Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne, bottom left, during a NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette. The ball was recovered by Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen and ran for a touchdown.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs calls for a player during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse catches a pass during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton (20) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) waits for the snap during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame safety Joey O'Brien celebrates after getting a sack during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame tight end Cooper Flanagan rushes the ball for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams (22) scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Jeffery hypes up the crowd during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame safety Brandon Logan (25) celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Jeffery celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman waits to lead his team onto the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman waits to lead his team onto the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame takes the field before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 49-10 blowout win against Purdue
Notre Dame arrives at Ross-Ade Stadium before a NCAA football game between Notre Dame and Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 49-10 blowout win against Purdue
Notre Dame defensive lineman Bryce Young, bottom, forces a fumble as he tackles Purdue quarterback Ryan Browne, bottom left, during a NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette. The ball was recovered by Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen and ran for a touchdown.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs calls for a player during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse catches a pass during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton (20) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 49-10 blowout win against Purdue
Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) waits for the snap during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame safety Joey O'Brien celebrates after getting a sack during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame tight end Cooper Flanagan rushes the ball for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams (22) scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Jeffery hypes up the crowd during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 49-10 blowout win against Purdue
Notre Dame wide receiver Micah Gilbert (14) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 49-10 blowout win against Purdue
Notre Dame safety Brandon Logan (25) celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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See photos from Notre Dame's 49-10 blowout win against Purdue
Notre Dame wide receiver Matt Jeffery celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Nor is Jason Onye -- the defensive lineman also appears to still be injured.
Finally, running back Aneyas Williams retains the top job. There had been some talk that Nolan James might replace him, and James got the first carries against Purdue even though Williams was listed as RB1. But Williams had a solid game against the Boilermakers (so did James, for that matter) and stays in the RB1 spot.
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