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Notre Dame Football Career Pass Breakups Leaders
Julian Love holds Notre Dame's career pass breakups record with 39 pass breakups (2016–2018). Clarence Ellis (29) and Harrison Smith (28) round out the top three. 10 of the top 19 played since 2000; the most recent is Ben Morrison (2022–2024), No. 12 on the list.
Notre Dame Fighting IrishUpdated Oct 6, 2026
| Rank | Player | Years | Pass Breakups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Love | 2016–2018 | 39 |
| 2 | Clarence Ellis | 1969–1971 | 29 |
| 3 | Harrison Smith | 2007–2011 | 28 |
| 4 | Cole Luke | 2013–2016 | 26 |
| 5 | Bobby Taylor | 1992–1994 | 23 |
| 6 | Dave Waymer | 1976–1979 | 22 |
| 6 | Luther Bradley | 1973–1977 | 22 |
| 8 | Darrin Walls | 2006–2010 | 20 |
| 8 | Troy Wilson | 1983–1986 | 20 |
| 10 | Reggie Barnett | 1972–1974 | 19 |
| 10 | Tom O'Leary | 1965–1967 | 19 |
| 12 | Ben Morrison | 2022–2024 | 18 |
| 12 | Clarence Lewis | 2020–2023 | 18 |
| 12 | John Krimm | 1978–1981 | 18 |
| 12 | Xavier Watts | 2020–2024 | 18 |
| 16 | Cam Hart | 2020–2023 | 17 |
| 16 | Robert Blanton | 2009–2011 | 17 |
| 16 | Stacey Toran | 1980–1983 | 17 |
| 16 | Troy Pride Jr. | 2016–2019 | 17 |
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Sources & notes
- CFB Clipboard — Career leaderboards researched and compiled by CFB Clipboard.
- Career totals cover a player’s games at Notre Dame only.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026.