When Justin Utupo committed to Notre Dame on Monday, he did so without ever visiting South Bend. That makes this 6-foot-2, 240-pound defensive end from Lakewood, Calif., a rarity in Irish recruiting. Yet Utupo felt uniquely about Notre Dame, a sentiment discussed during the July 4 weekend when he broke down his options with his parents.

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