Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman picks draft prep over bowl game
Nov 18, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman (10) watches from the bench in the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Notre Dame Stadium. credits: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports Notre Dame is going to the Sun Bowl without quarterback Sam Hartman.
Hartman won't play for the Fighting Irish with his focus shifted to preparing for the 2024 NFL Draft.
No. 16 Notre Dame (9-3) faces No. 19 Oregon State (8-4) in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 29 in El Paso, Texas, and expects sophomore Steve Angeli to line up in Hartman's spot. Angeli had 272 yards and four touchdowns this season with 19 completions in 25 pass attempts and one interception.
Hartman, 24, played one season at Notre Dame after a prolific career at Wake Forest.
He completed 191 of 301 pass attempts for 2,689 yards with 24 touchdowns with eight interceptions in 2023.
Oregon State has its own questions at QB. Senior starter DJ Uiagalelei and freshman backup Aidan Chiles already are in the transfer portal.
Ben Gulbranson was 7-1 as the starter for the Beavers in 2022, including being named MVP of the Las Vegas Bowl.
—Field Level Media
Everything to Know About the 2025 NBA Cup Quarterfinals
Next Big Stars in WWE: Watch These 2026 Breakout Stars
The AFC Is Wide Open Heading Into Week 15
Kansas City Chiefs Need Offensive Changes This Offseason
- Eagles vs Chargers Monday Night Football Betting Prediction: Week 14 Bet Picks
- NBA Best Bets Today: Sunday Dec. 7th Top NBA Picks
- Texans vs Chiefs Sunday Night Football Betting Prediction: Week 14 Bet Picks
- Top 10 NFL Player Props for Week 14: Best Bets and Expert Picks
- College Football Conference Championship Best Betting Picks, Predictions
- UFC 323 Betting Picks: Best Bets for the Final ESPN Pay-Per-View
- NBA Best Bets Today: Top Betting Predictions for Friday Dec. 5th
