Behind the Viral Jersey: Charles Du’s Tireless Journey to Notre Dame Football

Three days after the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s first round playoff victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, the team, once again, came into the spotlight. A photo of walk-on cornerback Charles Du, with his Chinese name stitched in the school’s signature metallic gold colors, went viral. For some, it was a moment to admire the details and uniqueness of the jersey. For others, it offered a moment to appreciate and recognize for Du — one of the few Chinese-born college football players — and his story.