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

“Notre Dame is targeting Texas Tech’s James Blanchard for its new general manager position, sources tell me and @TomLoy247 for @CBSSports/@247Sports,” Matt Zenitz said in a post. “At Texas Tech, Blanchard has become of the nation’s most respected college front office figures.”

The Cougars finished tied for first place last season but did not qualify for the conference championship. They are the team to beat next fall.

Notre Dame finished runner-up in the College Football Playoff and now is after Texas Tech football's James Blanchard for its new GM spot, per reports