The 2016 Blue-Gold game is a chance for Notre Dame supporters—and perhaps detractors—to check out some potential under-the-radar contributors for the coming season.
Although the Irish's quarterback situation is the overwhelming topic of discussion, seeing which players will replenish departed depth is a major storyline to watch.
And it's not limited to one side of the football.
On both offense and defense, Notre Dame has a true freshman already challenging for a starting role—or at least significant playing time. Plus, a few veterans are pushing for additional responsibilities and the right to replace previous team leaders.