Notre Dame EDGE Joshua Burnham Transfers to Indiana

Indiana football adds pass-rushing talent from the Fighting Irish

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Indiana football has landed a key transfer addition in former Notre Dame EDGE Joshua Burnham. Burnham, who played for the Fighting Irish the past three seasons, will now join the Hoosiers as they look to build on their recent National Championship success. Peegs.com connected with Tom Zwiller of Irish Illustrated to get an in-depth look at Burnham's time at Notre Dame and what he brings to Indiana.

Why it matters

Indiana is looking to reload its roster after winning the national title, and the addition of Burnham provides a boost to their pass-rushing unit. As a former four-star recruit, Burnham has the potential to be an impact player for the Hoosiers on the defensive side of the ball.

The details

Burnham played in 34 games over the past three seasons at Notre Dame, recording 87 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks. He emerged as a key contributor for the Fighting Irish defense in 2025, starting 12 games and earning Honorable Mention All-ACC honors. Burnham's combination of size, strength, and athleticism make him a versatile EDGE defender who can excel both against the run and as a pass-rusher.

  • Burnham played at Notre Dame from 2023 to 2025.
  • He will join Indiana for the 2026 season as a transfer.

The players

Joshua Burnham

A former four-star recruit, Burnham played the past three seasons at Notre Dame before entering the transfer portal and committing to Indiana.

Tom Zwiller

A writer for Irish Illustrated who provided insight on Burnham's time at Notre Dame.

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What they’re saying

“Burnham has the size, strength and athleticism to be an impact player at the next level. He really came into his own in 2025 and showed the ability to be a disruptive force off the edge.”

— Tom Zwiller, Writer, Irish Illustrated (247Sports)

What’s next

Burnham will join the Indiana football team for spring practices as he looks to integrate into the Hoosiers' defensive scheme and compete for a starting role in 2026.

The takeaway

The addition of Joshua Burnham is a significant coup for Indiana as they look to reload their roster and defend their national title. Burnham's combination of size, strength, and pass-rushing ability should make him a valuable asset for the Hoosiers' defense in the 2026 season.