Notre Dame earned a massive, surprising victory on Monday evening when Mentor (Ohio) High class of 2023 defensive end Brenan Vernon announced his pledge to the Fighting Irish.

BlueandGold.com’s Mike Singer breaks down this commitment and what it means for Notre Dame.

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