CJ Carr had a rocky start in his pursuit for the Notre Dame starting quarterback job
However, by a report from Pete Sampson of The Athletic, Carr did not have a great first practice. The second-year player threw three interceptions, while seeing Minchey take a good amount of reps with the first-team offense.
You can look at this two different ways, the Irish have a great secondary, with multiple playmakers or that Carr has some nerves with so much riding on the first practice. I'm going to say it had a lot to do with the defensive backs as Sampson also pointed out, but if he does want to win the job, he's going to have to do a much better job protecting the ball.
The race between Carr and Minchey is one that many across the nation have eyes on, and it won't just be decided after the first official practice of the fall.
Sampson also noted that others stood out like tight end Eli Raridon and defensive lineman Joshua Burnham, with running back Jeremiyah Love, safeties Tae Johnson and Adon Shuler also looking great during the opening day. However, since all eyes will be on the quarterback battle, it's a much bigger story that Minchey was getting more of the first-team reps and Carr having a bad day.
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