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How Notre Dame QB CJ Carr and OC Mike Denbrock are building trust ahead of Miami showdown

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen08/28/25EHansenND
Mike Denbrock
Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is in his second season of his third tour of duty at ND. Jeff Douglas/Inside ND Sports

The same trust-building sessions that changed Riley Leonard’s trajectory at Notre Dame are now shaping CJ Carr’s debut. Over daily one-on-ones with Mike Denbrock, Carr is finding his voice and sharpening the Irish offense as he prepares for his first career start — a prime-time opener at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.