Texas Longhorns Eye Potential Notre Dame Transfers After National Championship Appearance
As the Texas Longhorns turn their attention to the offseason, speculation arises over whether they could target players from Notre Dame, fresh off their College Football Playoff National Championship Game appearance. With the NCAA transfer portal still active for select postseason teams, a few Notre Dame players could pique the interest of head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff.
Portal Recruiting Shifts Focus After Winter Window
Most of Texas’ recruiting activity in the winter NCAA transfer portal window has concluded, coinciding with the start of spring semester workouts in Austin. While the majority of the portal entries wrapped up weeks ago, teams that participated in the postseason received an extended five-day window to file paperwork, allowing additional transfers from schools like Notre Dame and Ohio State to emerge.
Although Sarkisian’s primary focus is the upcoming Junior Day recruiting event, the Longhorns could revisit portal recruiting if the right talent becomes available. Key areas of need for Texas include wide receiver, tight end, defensive line, defensive back, and potentially running back. These gaps follow the Longhorns’ strategic additions from the winter portal.
Winter Additions Bolster Key Positions
Texas signed four impactful transfers during the winter portal period, addressing immediate positional needs:
- Travis Shaw, junior defensive tackle from North Carolina
- Cole Brevard, senior defensive tackle from Purdue
- Brad Spence, former Arkansas linebacker
- Jack Bouwmeester, punter from Utah
These acquisitions strengthen the defensive front, linebacker core, and special teams. However, the Longhorns still aim to solidify their roster depth as they gear up for another competitive season.
Possible Notre Dame Targets for Texas
With Notre Dame’s portal entries just surfacing, Texas may explore players who fit their needs. Wide receiver and defensive back remain key areas where the Longhorns could benefit from experienced talent. The high-stakes transfer market ensures Sarkisian and his staff will remain vigilant for any standout options.
While Texas has already made strides in addressing its roster through early portal activity, additional transfers could give the Longhorns the depth and versatility needed to make another deep run in 2025. Whether any Fighting Irish players join the burnt orange remains to be seen, but the offseason promises to deliver intriguing storylines.