Notre Dame has moved quickly after its CFP victory over Penn State, reportedly adding a major acquisition to its staff.

Texas Tech general manager James Blanchard has turned down an offer to assume the same role at Notre Dame and will remain ... where Blanchard was hired by Matt Rhule in 2019.

Last July, amid overtures from USC, James Blanchard reportedly signed a two-year, $800,000 contract to remain at Texas Tech.

Notre Dame is seeking a replacement for their previous general manager, Chad Bowden, who left for a lucrative position at USC. The Irish attempted to hire James ... Baylor coach Matt Rhule to ...

Bowen came to Notre Dame as a two-sport athlete as he also played on the baseball team last spring, but according to Matt Freeman of Irish Sports Daily, Bowen will not be playing baseball this spring.

Marcus Freeman is targeting James Blanchard to be Notre Dame’s next general manager, sources tell 247Sports’ Tom Loy and Matt Zenitz. He would replace Chad Bowden, who left for USC last week.

SOUTH BEND — James Blanchard, credited as the driving force in Texas Tech’s resurgence on the recruiting trail, could be headed next to Notre Dame football ... Baylor coach Matt Rhule to ...