Earlier in the week, the Irish saw its only quarterback commit, Deuce Knight, flip his verbal and end up closer to home with the Auburn Tigers. While this move was expected, running back Daniel Anderson ’s decision on Thursday night to also leave the class was much more of a shock.

Notre Dame offensive lineman Anthonie Knapp (54) celebrates a Notre Dame touchdown during a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Louisville at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend. / MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Despite breaking in first-time starters at three spots, Notre Dame football's offensive line is showing progress.

Knight flipped from Notre Dame to Auburn, and now Notre Dame likely will try to flip another QB from another program.

Knight was committed to the Irish for a year and made upwards of 10 trips up to South Bend before making the decision to play closer to home.

Knight is the No. 34 overall player in the 2025 recruiting cycle, according to 247Sports, and is one of the handful of athletic 'freaks' in the class