After much speculation, debate, and prognostication, there is finally some tangible movement in Notre Dame's 2025 QB race, literally, as Steve Angeli moves into the open market in the transfer portal. While Angeli never got his chance to shine as the full-time starter for the Irish, he will be remembered fondly by the Irish faithful.

With the transfer of Steve Angeli, Notre Dame football has picked its lane going forward. Here are five thoughts on the Irish’s quarterback situation.

It’s transfer portal season. With Notre Dame concluding spring practices concurrently with the opening of the spring portal window, there are bound to be some Fighting Irish players who decide it’s in their best interest to seek situations more suitable for a prosperous future at other universities.