As the Fighting Irish near fall camp, let’s preview an unsung position group that doesn’t get much publicity, but will play a critical role in whatever success Notre Dame has this season – the kickers. It appears Tyler Newsome will be the punter and Justin Yoon will be the kicker.
Notre Dame needs to replace Kyle Brindza who was the team’s kicker for the last three years. Tyler Newsome is a 6’3”, 200 lbs. red shirt freshman from Carrollton, Georgia. He has an interesting background. At Carrollton High School he was not only the punter, but was also the kicker.