The Notre Dame football team faces challenges in recruiting wide receivers after losing a key commitment. The Irish had hoped to secure a player from another school, but they were ultimately outbid by SMU, a program that recently transitioned to the ACC and has been performing well this season. This loss is particularly disheartening, considering SMU’s recent status as a Group of Five school.
On Monday night, Jalen Cooper announced on social media that he would remain committed to SMU, following a visit to Notre Dame in recent weeks. His post stated, “1000% committed go ponies. (Recruitment is closed),” marking yet another setback for Notre Dame in their efforts to bolster their receiving corps.
Despite the addition of Antavious Richardson, the team has struggled to secure high-profile wide receivers, making this summer and fall particularly tough. With the loss of Cooper, it seems Notre Dame may have to reassess their recruiting strategy for wide receivers moving forward, as there are few prospects left that they are interested in. Richardson may be their last addition at the position, prompting the Irish to evaluate their approach to avoid similar setbacks in the 2025 recruiting cycle.
