Bryce Young predicted to be a breakout star in 2025 for the Irish

Hard to argue with this one

Notre Dame had a phenomenally good defense in 2024. A big part of their success was their ability to overcome injuries sustained over 16 games along the defensive line. Former 5-Star EDGE Bryce Young was definitely part of the solutions as players like Jordan Botelho and Boubacar Traore went down — and he showed a lot of flashes of greatness.

The College Sports Network saw that, and they have predicted Bryce Young to be Notre Dame’s breakout player for the 2025 season.

“Bryce Young was a freshman for Notre Dame who actually got meaningful snaps before his injury. With 208 pass-rushing snaps, Young managed 17 pressures and three sacks. He also chipped in with 21 total tackles and was only credited with a single missed tackle in his playing time.

The true sophomore has a gigantic frame at 6’7 260 pounds and lined up primarily as an edge rusher with his hand in the dirt outside of the tackle. Back from injury and playing in the playoffs, Young showed off what he can do with this combination of size and explosiveness. I expect a lot more of this in Notre Dame’s future.”