Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Jordan Faison has been a key piece for the Irish in their playoff run, logging 13 catches for 160 yards in their three postseason games. But the sophomore is no stranger to playing on the biggest stage, as he already has a national championship under his belt. And no, it wasn’t because he won last year with the Michigan Wolverines and then transferred to Notre Dame; it’s because he’s a two-sport athlete.
Jordan Faison Etching a Legendary Notre Dame Lacrosse, Football Legacy
While most fans likely know Faison from his football career, he’s also an elite lacrosse player. Faison was a zero-star football commit who was offered a scholarship after committing to Notre Dame for lacrosse. As a four-star lacrosse prospect, he was heavily recruited, but Notre Dame gave him a chance to play both sports at the highest level.
He committed to Notre Dame and saw playing time in his first year in both sports. As a freshman WR, he racked up 19 catches for 322 yards and four TDs, helping Notre Dame football to a 10-win season.
Jordan Faison just knows how to score when playing in New York. https://t.co/memjqZCGcN pic.twitter.com/UHp4n9fJJc
— Notre Dame Lacrosse (@NDlacrosse) November 24, 2024
In the spring, Faison started at midfield for the Irish men’s lacrosse team scoring 22 goals and logging eight assists. He was named an All-American honorable mention as a true freshman and was a major part of Notre Dame men’s lacrosse’s success last season.
Notre Dame was the No. 1 seed entering the men’s lacrosse tournament last year and went on to dominate in every single game, eventually beating Maryland in the national championship game 15-5. Faison scored a goal in the championship game, helping the Irish finish the lax season on top.
Now Faison has another season of football under his belt and is trying to do one of the most impressive athletic feats: win a national championship in two sports. Look for the slot receiver to be a safety blanket for quarterback Riley Leonard in the championship game, and look for Faison to potentially get his second trophy in less than a year.
College Football Network has you covered with the latest from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, and every Group of Five conference and FBS Independent program.
