Led by captain Drayk Bowen and a healthy Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, the Irish return elite production and veteran depth to anchor college football’s most formidable defensive unit.

The seasoned linebacker anchors a veteran defense, leveraging new positional versatility and elite pass-rushing skills to finally ignite a long-awaited breakout during his farewell campaign in South Bend.

The former five-star recruit transitions from a niche pass rusher to an every-down force, aiming to anchor a championship-caliber defense during his final season in South Bend.

Driven by a national championship dream, Jaylen Sneed returns for his final year, aiming to elevate his game and lead Notre Dame's dominant defense.

New coach Brian Jean-Mary ignites Notre Dame's deep linebacker unit, emphasizing readiness and shared purpose for every player to shine early.

Veteran talent and new leadership converge. Can this experienced Notre Dame linebacker corps become the nation's elite unit in 2026?