SOUTH BEND, Ind. — With a crop of seniors out of time and another horde of talent off to the NFL, Notre Dame football will have some holes to plug in 2016.
Offensively, the Irish must replace their leading rusher, top three receivers and two best offensive linemen. On the other side, there are two new openings at each level of the defense.
Which underclassmen have the best chances to grab starting spots in 2016? Let’s look ahead at the young talent that could make an impact next season.
Offense
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