As the Notre Dame football team prepares for the 2024 season, they are still actively recruiting. However, it seems that one player who might have been on their radar has chosen to move on.
Owen Lansu, a promising quarterback prospect from Illinois in the 2026 class, was on Notre Dame’s radar and had some discussions with them over the winter. But instead of waiting to see if an offer would come from Marcus Freeman and his staff, Lansu decided to commit to the Minnesota Golden Gophers over the weekend.
Potential Notre Dame football target takes himself off the board
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“Firstly, I want to express my gratitude to God, as none of this would be possible without His guidance. I also want to thank my parents and sister for their unwavering support throughout my football journey,” he wrote on X. “A big shout-out to the DGN football coaching staff for believing in me and pushing me to reach my full potential.”
“Special thanks to Coach Fleck, Coach Harbaugh, and the entire Minnesota football team for this incredible opportunity,” he added. “With that said, I am excited to announce my commitment to the University of Minnesota!! Ski-U-Mah!! RTB!!”
Losing him isn’t a huge blow for the Fighting Irish given that they have Noah Grubbs in their lineup. Nonetheless, it’s always beneficial to have a backup plan just in case.
Standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing 185 pounds, Owen Lansu threw for 2,106 yards and 26 touchdowns last season as a sophomore, his first year as a full-time starter at the varsity level.
For a time, Owen Lansu seemed like he might have been Plan C or even Plan D, if not Plan B, if needed. However, it now appears he has chosen to be Plan A for Minnesota instead.
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