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Notebook: Freshman kicker Erik Schmidt proving to be more than Plan B for Notre Dame

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen09/25/25EHansenND
Erik Schmidt
Notre Dame freshman Erik Schmidt has taken over the kickoff duties for the Irish.

Freshman kicker Erik Schmidt has quickly emerged as more than a backup plan for Notre Dame, while injuries and defensive struggles still loom large heading into Saturday’s clash with Arkansas. The Irish also debuted five true freshmen against Purdue, offering a glimpse of the program’s next wave of contributors.