The spring transfer portal window for FBS football players is open until April 25, allowing transfers to enter without a deadline for choosing their destination. Notre Dame's long snapper Rino Monteforte, set to graduate in May, has entered the portal, leaving the team with different players for field goals and extra points this upcoming season.
Monteforte, a preferred walk-on in 2022, played in all 16 games last season for Notre Dame. With Monteforte likely moving on, Joseph Vinci has taken over as the primary long snapper in spring practice. Additionally, Kennedy Urlacher, who played 14 games as a freshman, has also entered the transfer portal, aiming for a potential starting role elsewhere.
Notre Dame has been exploring options to replace key players like Xavier Watts and has shown depth in the safety position during spring practices. Urlacher's entry into the portal offers him opportunities elsewhere after his freshman season with the team. Notre Dame fans can follow the team's developments through various platforms like podcasts, YouTube, and social media channels.