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Jordan Botelho’s surprise return to the Notre Dame pass rush is scary in all the right ways

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen08/26/25EHansenND
Jordan Botelho
Notre Dame defensive end Jordan Botelho is back on the Irish depth chart well ahead of schedule. Mike Miller/Blue & Gold

Jordan Botelho’s career has swung from turmoil to transformation. Now, the sixth-year defensive end’s unexpected return to Notre Dame’s lineup could be the X-factor in rattling Miami quarterback Carson Beck and fueling Marcus Freeman’s defensive vision.