Three Notre Dame signees set to play in U.S. Army Bowl on Saturday
Three recruits signed to play for the Notre Dame football program will participate in the U.S. Army Bowl game on Saturday. Defensive linemen Davion Dixon, Dominik Hulak and Joseph Reiff will all represent the Fighting Irish in the annual all-star game at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco.
The U.S. Army Bowl differs from the All-American Bowl. That game is on Jan. 11, 2025, at the Alamodome in San Antonio and on NBC. The U.S. Army was the title sponsor of the All-American Bowl from 2001-17. This year is the third edition of the U.S. Army Bowl game, which began in 2021.
This year, the United States Navy is the All-American Bowl title sponsor, replacing American Family Insurance. From 2001-17, the U.S. Army was the title sponsor of the All-American Bowl, but it chose not to renew its partnership with NBC seven years ago.
Last year, current Irish wide receiver Micah Gilbert and linebacker Bodie Kahoun participated in the U.S. Army Bowl. This year, the defensive line trio of Dixon, Hulak and Reiff will be there. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. Marquee Sports Network will have television coverage.
Details on Notre Dame D-line signees Davion Dixon, Dominik Hulak and Joseph Reiff
Miami Palmetto’s Dixon was Notre Dame’s first commit in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The 6-foot-2, 305-pounder verbally committed to the program on April 21, 2023. He is a three-star who ranks the No. 115 recruit in Florida, the No. 87 defensive lineman nationally and the No. 892 overall player in the 2025 class.
While playing in Florida’s second-highest classification this season, Dixon notched 82 tackles (54 solo), 25 TFLs, 11.5 sacks, 8 QB pressures, 1 pass breakup, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery in 11 games.
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Elmhurst, Ill., products Reiff and Hulak pledged to the Irish during the 2023 season on Sept. 24 and Nov. 10, respectively. They also rank as the Nos. 12 and 9 players in Illinois.
Hulak, a four-star, attends IC Catholic Prep and is the No. 367 overall player and No. 36 EDGE in the class. He posted 32 tackles, 9 TFLs, 20 sacks, 1 forced fumble and 1 defensive touchdown in 9 games. However, his team did not make the postseason.
York Community School’s Reiff, a three-star, is also the No. 447 overall player and No. 10 defensive lineman in the 2025 class. The 6-5, 250-pounder led his school to the Illinois 8A title game with 57 tackles (40 solo), 8 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 31 quarterback hurries, 2 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery in 14 games.
All three players officially signed with Notre Dame on Dec. 4. Dixon will enroll early in the program in January, while Hulak and Reiff will join it in June.
