Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING ROUNDUP Class 2A semi-state championship. Next game — Cardinal Ritter (14-0) Butler, WR Justin Brent (2014), OL Steven El- mer Jr., LB Greer Martini (2014), OL Mike Mc- Glinchey, OL Colin McGovern, WR James On- wualu, LB Doug Randolph and QB Malik Zaire Seasons complete: OL Hunter Bivin, DB Devin For daily recruiting updates, log on to BlueandGold.com! Irish being ranked No. 1 in the nation heading into the Nov. 24 matchup against rival USC. Here's a look at some reactions to where the program stood before the team headed to Los Angeles: LB Alex Anzalone — "Awesome! Glad to be with • Notre Dame commits have taken notice of the Rk. School 1. USC RECRUITING RANKINGS Rankings as of Nov. 23 247SPORTS TEAM 2. Alabama 3. Auburn 4. Florida 9. Georgia 10. Texas Recruiting Notes other previously ranked No. 1 teams in all previous years that I've been on earth to witness it." WR Torii Hunter Jr. — "I feel that Notre Dame has the team during this special moment." OL Hunter Bivin — "It's big. I'm honored to be associated with Notre Dame!" WR Justin Brent (2014) — "We are ND!!! No. 1 to feel about it. I'm just super excited!!" LB Michael Deeb — "I'm pumped! Great for the team in the land. It's good for college football." DB Devin Butler — "Crazy!! Don't even know how Irish to take that top spot!" OL Steven Elmer Jr. — "Number one ranking isn't why I'm going to Notre Dame, but it's incredibly cool. It's crazy to think that I will be part of it in a few short months." TE Mike Heuerman — "Although I'm answering this question now, all I have to say is Notre Dame has been No. 1 for me ever since the middle of December last year when they offered me. They de- serve this more than any other team in the country and rightfully earned it in a higher manner than any serves it! Just have to stay focused and beat USC." OL Colin McGovern — "I couldn't be more excited mitted to the University of Notre Dame. They de- serve it. They've worked hard for it, and they have one week left to stay at the top!" OL Mike McGlinchey — "It's great! The team de- finally been properly ranked." DB Cole Luke — "All I have to say is Go Irish!" DL Jacob Matuska — "I'm proud to say I'm com- right now!" WR James Onwualu — "I'm really excited that 5. Notre Dame 6. Michigan 7. Ohio State 8. LSU Commits 17 19 19 20 22 23 17 25 29 15 Notre Dame could get the chance to play for it all. We've got to handle business against USC, and then we will look at what is ahead of us. Go Irish!" LB Doug Randolph — "It's great to be on top ing!" LB Jaylon Smith — "It's wonderful! I'm pleased! now, but it doesn't mean anything unless we finish there. Go Irish!" DL Isaac Rochell — "It's amazing and it's a bless- I'm going to the national championship game if they pull it."