Sam Hartman to Notre Dame: Fans, media give initial reactions
Sam Hartman officially committed to Notre Dame on Thursday afternoon.
The longtime Wake Forest quarterback will play his final season of college football in South Bend. He arrives at Notre Dame less than two weeks since he set the ACC’s all-time record for passing touchdowns in a career.
Hartman joins a Notre Dame team that has big expectations for 2023. The Irish are returning key players at multiple positions and now have one of the best quarterbacks in the country to lead the offense.
Hartman was a big part of Wake Forest’s resurgence over the past two seasons. Wake Forest’s 19 wins from 2021-22 are the most for that program over a two-year stretch since 2007-08. The Demon Deacons also won their second-ever Atlantic division title in 2021.
In his career, Hartman has thrown for 12,967 yards, 110 touchdowns and 41 interceptions. He has also rushed for 856 yards and 17 more scores on the ground.
Here’s some of the best reaction from fans and media to Hartman picking Notre Dame:
Absolutely love Hartman at Notre Dame. He’s their best QB in 20 years.
I’m going to be higher than anyone on the Irish in 2023, maybe outside of @SmashHitsSports.
🏆 CFP return 🔜 https://t.co/l96p7dFqk8
— Harrison Vapnek (@harrisonvapnek) January 5, 2023
LETS GO https://t.co/TDISyEQcze
— 🎄 Festive Damski 🎅🏼 (@Damski32) January 5, 2023
NATTY SEASON. 🏆🍀 https://t.co/TEKE4d1j58
— Fisch🐠 (@9Fisch) January 5, 2023
Former Wake Forest QB Sam Hartman as expected announced his commitment to Notre Dame!!!! A huge get for the Irish!!!! He is arguably a Top 10 QB in CFB ☘️🍀☘️🍀 https://t.co/zELQIhULp4
— ND4EVER☘️🍀☘️🍀 (@ND_4_EVER_) January 5, 2023
The ACC career leader in TD passes is coming to South Bend! https://t.co/JKjp1KcJrj pic.twitter.com/dRmsj9Yrt8
— Matt Loch (@MattLochWNDU) January 5, 2023
To college football: https://t.co/m2nUwH8mmI pic.twitter.com/PUvQwkye1O
— JotreDame (@JotreDame) January 5, 2023
Notre Dame has landed Wake Forest transfer QB Sam Hartman.
Hartman has thrown for 110 TDs in his career, which is an ACC record.
The Irish offense is going to be dynamic, as it will be elite on the ground and should be very good through the air.
Very exciting times. https://t.co/YDyEVu1B2G
— Notre Dame Recruiting (@NDrecruiting01) January 5, 2023
Wake Forest transfer QB Sam Hartman has committed to Notre Dame.
Irish land the No. 1 player in our best available ranks: https://t.co/YMalpXKPCD https://t.co/Zo97XRwJ5C
— Max Olson (@max_olson) January 5, 2023
SAM HARTMAN TO NOTRE DAME! pic.twitter.com/hZKtagHHOi
— Super Moist 'Francis Tiafoe Stan' Papa John♿ (@BB2448885) January 5, 2023
Damn Irish got a good QB 👀 https://t.co/gwCaOX21Rn
— code toke (@ToKeNasty) January 5, 2023
Sam Hartman is going to put some good numbers next year at ND
— Luther Maddy (@luthermaddy_) January 5, 2023
233 days until Sam Hartman debuts for the Irish in Dublin, Ireland against the Navy Midshipmen ☘️☘️
— GameGab (@GameGabDetroit) January 5, 2023
And just like that … @NDFootball adds @theACC’s career leader in TD passes to its 2023 roster. Phenomenal add for the #Irish & tremendous work by @T_Rees11 @Marcus_Freeman1 & Co. https://t.co/FMqgs6EWwA
— John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) January 5, 2023
Only 23 teams in college football allowed more sacks than Wake Forest last year…
I’m very pumped to see Sam Hartman behind Notre Dame’s OL.
He still hasn’t hit his ceiling as a college QB, which is scary.
— Notre Dame Recruiting (@NDrecruiting01) January 5, 2023
This is big. Clemson was beaten by ND handily with a bad QB–gonna be a big challenge next season.
ND uses the portal–will Clemson selectively?? https://t.co/3v3jrPBud5
— QT (bluecheckmark) (@QuackingTiger) January 5, 2023
Huge. Sam Hartman makes it official. He’s transferring to Notre Dame. Hartman will elevate the offense to playoff caliber level. Hartman passed for almost 13,000 yards and 110 TDs, while rushing for 855 yards and 17 TDs at Wake Forest. 🍀📈 https://t.co/oTO00XQsF2
— Clutch Sports: Notre Dame (@ClutchSportsND) January 5, 2023
Future bet to self: Sam Hartman wins the Heisman in 2023. ☘️
— Zach Giroux (@Zach__Giroux) January 5, 2023
Sam Hartman throws a helluva back-shoulder ball. When you're thinking about Notre Dame's offense in the red zone without Michael Mayer, this seems like something that could be a weapon pic.twitter.com/KP7Sb0Sbdk
— Patrick Engel (@PatrickEngel_) January 5, 2023
Let’s go!!!! 2023 is off to a tremendous start!#GoIrish #QB1 #WeAreND ☘️🏉 https://t.co/zZFKRNKN0X
— 5 Foot Nothin, 100 & Nothin (@5FootNothinPod) January 5, 2023
