Focused Faison thriving in No. 3 Notre Dame's high-scoring offense after giving up lacrosse
Faison leads Notre Dame with 25 catches, 371 yards and four touchdowns after giving up lacrosse to focus on football.
- Jordan Faison leads the 5-0 Fighting Irish with 25 catches, 371 receiving yards, and four touchdowns this season, emerging as a prime target for quarterback Carr on Notre Dame's offense.
- After winning the 2024 lacrosse national championship as a freshman, Faison committed to football full-time last spring to prioritize the sport, resulting in chemistry with Carr that has reached another level.
- Last weekend at North Carolina, Faison caught a career-high eight passes for 132 yards. "I felt better prepared," Faison said, noting physical benefits of leaving lacrosse.
- Coach Marcus Freeman credits Faison's route precision and speed for his success. "I think it's the speed in which he runs his routes," Freeman said, explaining separation creation.
- The Fighting Irish face Stanford on Saturday in their next test. "We're all going to go out there and perform," Faison said, emphasizing focus on executing plays.
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Focused Faison thriving in No. 3 Notre Dame’s high-scoring offense after giving up lacrosse
Jordan Faison came to Notre Dame as one of the nation’s top lacrosse recruits. Football was more of an afterthought for the prep quarterback who played in a Wing-T offense. Now the roles are reversed. Once content with walking on to the football team, Faison gave up lacrosse so he could become a prime target on a national championship contender. Faison leads the third-ranked Fighting Irish with 25 catches, 371 yards and four TDs and heads into S…
Jordan Faison Shines in Notre Dame's High-Scoring Offense
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Jordan Faison came to Notre Dame as one of the nation’s top lacrosse recruits. Football was more of an afterthought for the prep quarterback who played in a Wing-T offense. Now the roles are reversed. Once content with walking on to the football team, Faison gave up lacrosse so he could become a prime target on a national championship contender. “I felt better prepared,” Faison said when asked about his first five games since …
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