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Walton's big TD run for Notre Dame was one of the fastest in Week 6
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True freshman Jonaz Walton has what it takes to permanently become Notre Dame's No. 1 running back on the depth chart .
Walton ran for 100-plus yards for a second straight game in the Fighting Irish 's 58-7 win over Stanford this past weekend. The budding star back compiled 181-yards rushing and two touchdowns on 13 carries, averaging 13.9 yards-per-attempt.
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The freshman now has 409 yards rushing and a couple of scores on 52 touches with a 7.9 average-per-carry.
Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) intercepts a pass during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to throw a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.
(Michael Caterina, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, center, celebrates with his team after winning a NCAA football game 58-7 against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune, USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co)
The Notre Dame leprechaun celebrates during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs throws the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr scrambles with the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs throws the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse catches a pass during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman walks the field before a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton rushes the ball for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame tight end Jack Larsen (85) gets tackled during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse, left, rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. (2) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Davis Warren #8 of the Stanford Cardinal is pressured by Armel Mukam #88 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on October 10, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana.
(Justin Casterline, Getty Images)
Notre Dame cornerback Dallas Golden (1) celebrates after a turn over during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame linebacker Kahanu Kia (43) celebrates after a turn over during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore celebrates after forcing a fumble during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse falls into the end zone for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame linebacker Jaiden Ausberry (4) celebrates after picking up a Stanford fumble during a NCAA football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Javian Osborne, right, falls into the end zone for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton (20) cerebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams (22) catches a pass and scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
Notre Dame defensive lineman Loghan Thomas (10) celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) intercepts a pass during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore (5) intercepts a pass during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) looks to throw a pass against the Stanford Cardinal during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium.
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, center, celebrates with his team after winning a NCAA football game 58-7 against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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The Notre Dame leprechaun celebrates during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs throws the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr scrambles with the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame quarterback Noah Grubbs throws the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse catches a pass during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman walks the field before a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton rushes the ball for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison (6) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame tight end Jack Larsen (85) gets tackled during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse, left, rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. (2) rushes the ball during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Davis Warren #8 of the Stanford Cardinal is pressured by Armel Mukam #88 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on October 10, 2026 in South Bend, Indiana.
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Notre Dame cornerback Dallas Golden (1) celebrates after a turn over during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame linebacker Kahanu Kia (43) celebrates after a turn over during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame defensive lineman Boubacar Traore celebrates after forcing a fumble during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
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Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse falls into the end zone for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame linebacker Jaiden Ausberry (4) celebrates after picking up a Stanford fumble during a NCAA football game at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame running back Javian Osborne, right, falls into the end zone for a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame running back Jonaz Walton (20) cerebrates after scoring a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams (22) catches a pass and scores a touchdown during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
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Notre Dame defensive lineman Loghan Thomas (10) celebrates after getting a stop during a NCAA football game against Stanford at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in South Bend.
(Michael Clubb/South Bend Tribune)
One of Walton's TDs, a 97-yarder in the second quarter, was one of the fastest runs throughout Week 6.
According to Reel Analytics , Walton's run to the house was the fifth-fastest over the weekend at 21.4 miles-per-hour. Reel Analytics also gave the freshman an in-game athleticism score of 90.8.
Louisville's Isaac Brown had Week 6's fastest run at 21.8 MPH in Saturday's win over Florida State.
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