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

Freeman made an extended run to snag Blanchard away from Texas Tech before the Red Raiders at the time awarded Blanchard with one of college football's top dea

Notre Dame is targeting James Blanchard to become the next general manager of its football program, according to a report from 247Sports. The school found itsel

“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.”

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