Notre Dame wide receiver Jerome Bettis Jr. scored his first career touchdown during a game at Navy, according to a video highlight released by the program. The freshman, wearing number 8, reached the end zone in a contest against the Midshipmen.
A photo from September 26, 2026, shows Bettis Jr. celebrating a touchdown with teammates Matt Jeffery, Ty Washington, and Mylan Graham during the Fighting Irish's game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
The highlight was published on October 31, 2026, by Tim Healey of Fighting Irish Wire.



