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Notre Dame Unveils 2026 Football Roster Numbers
New transfers and freshmen receive their jersey assignments for the upcoming season.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:39pm
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Notre Dame football has announced the jersey numbers for its newly enrolled transfers and freshmen joining the team for the 2026 spring semester. The list includes a mix of offensive and defensive players, with some returning players also switching numbers.
Why it matters
The release of jersey numbers is an annual tradition that generates excitement among Notre Dame fans as they get to know the new faces on the team. These numbers will be worn by the players throughout the 2026 season as the Fighting Irish look to build on their recent success.
The details
The 2026 Notre Dame roster additions include high school recruits and transfer portal pickups across various positions. Notable new players receiving numbers include quarterback Noah Grubbs (10), wide receiver Quincy Porter (0), defensive lineman Keon Keeley (11), and running back Jonaz Walton (20). Several returning players also switched numbers, including wide receiver Dylan Faison (16) and linebacker Ko'o Kia (16).
- The jersey number assignments were announced on February 6, 2026.
The players
Noah Grubbs
A highly touted quarterback recruit who has enrolled early at Notre Dame for the 2026 spring semester.
Quincy Porter
A wide receiver transfer who joins the Fighting Irish roster for the 2026 season.
Keon Keeley
A defensive lineman who was a top high school recruit and has enrolled at Notre Dame.
Jonaz Walton
A running back who has transferred to Notre Dame for the 2026 season.
Dylan Faison
A returning wide receiver who has switched jersey numbers for the upcoming season.
What’s next
Fans will get their first look at the new-look Notre Dame roster when the team takes the field for spring practice in March 2026.
The takeaway
The announcement of jersey numbers is an exciting annual tradition for Notre Dame football fans, as they get to know the new faces joining the team. This year's roster additions through recruiting and the transfer portal have Fighting Irish supporters optimistic about the program's future.
