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ball like a player with zero previous experience at the position. "I'm still learning things, I'm still get- ting experience at this position," the Richmond, Va., native said, "but I feel like the transition has been pretty natu- ral." He was not alone in the backfield, with true freshman Josh Adams join- ing the mix. Adams has been a pleasant surprise for the Notre Dame staff, and OFFENSE Quarterback: MALIK ZAIRE, De- Shone Kizer Running Back: TAREAN FOLSTON, C.J. Prosise, Josh Adams, Dexter Williams, Josh Anderson Slot (Z): TORII HUNTER JR., Amir Carlisle, CJ Sanders Receiver (X): WILL FULLER, Equa - nimeous St. Brown Receiver (W): CHRIS BROWN, Co- rey Robinson Tight End: DURHAM SMYTHE, Aliz'e Jones, Tyler Luatua, Nic Weishar, Chase Hounshell Left Tackle: RONNIE STANLEY, Hunter Bivin Left Guard: QUENTON NELSON, Alex Bars Center: NICK MARTIN, Sam Mustipher Right Guard: STEVE ELMER, Colin McGovern, John Montelus Right Tackle: MIKE MCGLINCHEY, Mark Harrell, Colin McGovern DEFENSE Strongside End: ISAAC ROCHELL, Jonathan Bonner Defensive Tackle: SHELDON DAY, Jerry Tillery, Peter Mokwuah Nose Guard: DANIEL CAGE, Jerry Tillery Weakside End: ROMEO OKWARA, Andrew Trumbetti, Doug Randolph Mike LB: JOE SCHMIDT, Nyles Morgan Will LB: JAYLON SMITH, Te'von Coney Sam LB: JAMES ONWUALU, Greer Martini Cornerback: KEIVARAE RUSSELL (also nickel), Devin Butler, Nick Watkins Cornerback: COLE LUKE, Nick Coleman Strong Safety: ELIJAH SHUMATE, Drue Tranquill Free Safety: MAX REDFIELD, Mat - thias Farley SPECIAL TEAMS Kick Return: Jarrett Grace, Chase Hounshell, Amir Carlisle, Tyler Luatua, C.J. Prosise, James On - wualu, Nicky Baratti, Matthias Farley, Devin Butler, Torii Hunter Jr., Greer Martini Kickoff Coverage: Drue Tranquill, Torri Hunter Jr., Jarrett Grace, Greer Martini, James Onwualu, Nick Cole - man, Nicky Baratti, Matthias Farley, Devin Butler, KeiVarae Russell, Tyler Newsome Punt Returner: CJ Sanders Punter: Tyler Newsome Placekicker: Justin Yoon Holder: DeShone Kizer Long Snapper: Scott Daly Short Snapper: Scott Daly Other: Elijah Shumate, Avery Se - bastian PARTICIPATION CHART PLAY CHART (NO. OF PLAYS) Yards ND UT (-) Yards 12 7 0-5 Yards 27 34 6-9 Yards 13 4 10-19 Yards 15 5 20-29 Yards 6 1 30-39 Yards 1 0 40-49 Yards 0 1 50 or more Yards 1 0 BIG PLAYS (25 YARDS OR MORE) Notre Dame • 1-10 ND17 Zaire pass complete to Carlisle for 25 yards to the ND42 • 2-8 ND34 Zaire pass complete to Fuller for 66 yards and a touchdown • 1-10 UT25 Adams rush for 25 yards and a touchdown • 1-10 ND40 Zaire pass complete to Fuller for 30 yards to the UT30 Texas • 1-10 UT28 Swoopes pass complete to Burt for 48 yards to the ND24