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Notre Dame’s backfield experience could make offense explosive

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Notre Dame senior running back E.J. Carter, left, is the area's leading returning rusher after compiling more than 1,600 yards on the ground last season.
Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Notre Dame senior running back E.J. Carter, left, is the area's leading returning rusher after compiling more than 1,600 yards on the ground last season. Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / Notre Dame senior running back E.J. Carter, left, is the area's leading returning rusher after compiling more than 1,600 yards on the ground last season.

By Patrick MacCoon 2 min read

NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH

Head coach: Brent Hill (first year here; 88-51 overall)

Returning starters: 4 offensive; 4 defensive

Last year’s record: 2-8, did not qualify for TSSAA Division II-AA playoffs

Key players: Cooper Campbell (6-0, 160) Jr. QB, EJ Carter (5-10, 175) Sr. RB/LB, Landon Goeller (6-0, 180) Sr. WR/DB, Zi Watters (5-8, 160) Sr. RB/LB, Keagan Smith (5-11, 175) Sr. FB/LB, Braydon Mingo (5-10, 200) Sr. OL/DL, Ryan Fillauer (5-9, 155) Jr. WR/DB, Dryden Anderson (6-3, 180) Jr. WR/DB, Cason Wilson (6-2, 230) Jr. OL/DL, Seth Hart (5-9, 170) Sr. LB.