Notre Dame’s veteran punter with a military edge and a trust-the-process profile
Eric Goins brings rare maturity, a military background, and true specialist versatility to Notre Dame, having joined the Irish as a walk-on after a seven-year Army career and earning finalist recognition for the 2024 Armed Forces Merit Award. In the 2024 season, he handled 43 punts for 1,733 yards, averaging 40.3 yards per punt, with 13 downed inside the 20 and only one touchback, plus he handled kickoffs in four games. The fit is obvious: he offers steadiness, discipline, and high-end situational kicking value rather than flash—exactly the kind of dependable piece coaches love when field position gets spicy.
