The worst-kept secret for Notre Dame this offseason finally has come to fruition. Rumors have been persistent about Wake Forest quarterback [autotag]Sam Hartman[/autotag] transferring to the Irish, even before [autotag]Tyler Buchner[/autotag]’s MVP performance in the Gator Bowl. Once Hartman arrived in South Bend for a visit, his commitment to the Irish seemed imminent. Now, it’s official:
Onward. #GoIrish pic.twitter.com/cUfPyqQlQ6
— Sam Hartman (@sam_hartman10) January 5, 2023
Hartman, the all-time leading passer in Demon Deacons history with 12,967 yards and 110 touchdown passes, will be the second Irish starting quarterback in three years to come to the program via the transfer portal. The Irish made it to the Fiesta Bowl thanks largely to former Wisconsin quarterback [autotag]Jack Coan[/autotag]. Now, the quarterback controversy the Irish had in 2022 will be nonexistent in 2023 with Hartman’s arrival.
With Hartman under center, a team that hasn’t had a true star at receiver since [autotag]Chase Claypool[/autotag] could see someone emerge as the next one. Even if there isn’t one, everyone in that receiving corps stands to see their production go up. Either way, Irish fans are going to be watching some very exciting offense this fall.
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