The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are headed to the second round of the College Football Playoff, soon set to face the Georgia Bulldogs in the quarterfinals.
After dominating the Indiana Hoosiers 27-17 in the first round, the Fighting Irish are one step closer to the national championship.
On Tuesday, head coach Marcus Freeman added to the excitement surrounding Notre Dame, picking up a commitment from Wisconsin wide receiver transfer Will Pauling.
After two years at Cincinnati and two years at Wisconsin, Pauling heads to one of the most storied college football programs in the nation.
Notre Dame entered the College Football Playoff as the No. 7 seed in the bracket with an 11-1 record.
Pauling originally committed to the Cincinnati Bearcats in 2021, listed as a three-star prospect, while being ranked as the No. 164 wide receiver and No. 1,157 overall player in the nation, per 247Sports.
As a transfer, Pauling was ranked as the No. 23 wide receiver and No. 134 overall prospect in the 247Sports transfer portal rankings.
During the 2024 college football season, Pauling recorded three touchdowns and 407 yards on 42 receptions.
In his four-year college career, Pauling has produced nine TDs and 1,372 yards on 129 receptions.
The addition of Pauling brings a much-needed, experienced weapon to the outside of Notre Dame’s offense.