Two University of Notre Dame football players have been placed on the watchlist for the Comeback Player of the Year award, according to Fighting Irish Wire. The announcement was made on November 3, 2026, though the specific players were not identified in the initial report.
The Comeback Player of the Year award recognizes collegiate athletes who have overcome significant adversity, injury, or illness to return to high-level competition. Notre Dame's football program, known as the Fighting Irish, has a history of players earning national recognition for resilience and performance.
Further details regarding the selected players and their respective comeback stories are expected to be released as the award season progresses.
