Even though he was easily our most talented defensive player under Brian Kelly, the fact that he was such a smart guy on the field, covered up an abyss of weak spots in the Van Gorder defense.

I'm thrilled that he's going to get a chance to put his mind to work as a HC.


Link: https://www.wndu.com/2026/08/24/former-notre-dame-linebacker-jaylon-smith-named-interim-head-coach-fort-wayne-high-school/