Although the news didn’t come directly from Notre Dame quarterback [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag]’s mouth, the Irish social media account has let us know what will happen later this month.
It seems like Hartman is going to opt out of the Sun Bowl and backup [autotag]Steve Angeli[/autotag] will lead the Irish against Oregon State. I will admit, the first time seeing the post, I had no idea what they were implying, but thankfully, The Athletics Nicole Auerbach understood it better than I did.
In Hartman’s lone season with the Irish, he threw for 2,689 yards with 24 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Angeli, in limited duty, completed 76% of his passes for 272 yards and 4 touchdowns against 1 pick.
Sam Hartman will not play in the Sun Bowl https://t.co/6l0SioCYEN
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) December 11, 2023
The Irish are still waiting on Duke transfer Riley Leonard’s decision, but they do know who will lead the team on December 29th against the Beavers.
Update: Hartman went to his Instagram page and posted a thank you to college football and although he didn’t say he wasn’t playing, it looks like he will skip the game.
Sam Hartman just posted an emotional five-minute video on Instagram, thanking college football.
“I hope you had as much fun as I did.”
He never explicitly said he’s opting out of the Sun Bowl, but it sure feels like a “goodbye” message. pic.twitter.com/ICCjPmI5DE
— Jack Soble (@jacksoble56) December 11, 2023
Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions.
Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen