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Ian Book and CJ Carr connection shows how Notre Dame’s past is fueling its future

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen10/17/25EHansenND
CJ Carr
Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr (13) gets a text from former Irish QB Ian Book before every game. Chad Weaver/Blue & Gold

Every Saturday, Notre Dame freshman QB CJ Carr gets a text from Ian Book, the winningest QB in Irish history. Their bond reflects Marcus Freeman’s vision of connecting past and present players — a theme echoed in Pete Bevacqua’s push for Shields Family Hall and a “four-for-forever” promise to Notre Dame athletes.