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Sullivan Absher is quietly stepping into the spotlight as Notre Dame’s offensive line looks primed for a breakout season. The six-foot-seven, 320-pound behemoth stepped into the starting lineup last fall, delivering elite pass protection with just two pressures over 327 snaps. After filling in at guard following an injury, he even rotated at center during offseason work — proving his versatility. Though some see him as a placeholder until Charles Jagusah returns, Absher’s proven he can hold down the starting spot, especially with his zero sacks and zero hits in pass blocking. He’ll battle new talent like Matty Augustine in fall camp, but his real claim to the starting right guard role is already cemented — and he’s expected to anchor that position in 2026. With tough matchups like Miami looming, Absher’s run blocking development will be key. If he dominates, he could be the linchpin in Notre Dame’s push for the Joe Moore Award — a title they haven’t won since 2017.

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