South Bend Elkhart, IN, November 4, 2026 — Saint Joseph High School senior safety James Criniti has announced his commitment to play college football at the University of Notre Dame. This decision marks a significant shift for the athlete, as he previously committed to Central Michigan University.

Criniti, a standout player for Saint Joseph High School, will join the Fighting Irish football program in South Bend, Indiana. His commitment to Notre Dame represents a major development in his athletic career, with the university being a prominent program in college football.

The player’s decision to flip his commitment from Central Michigan to Notre Dame was confirmed recently. Specific details regarding the timeline of his recruitment process, including when he initially committed to Central Michigan or when he made his final decision to commit to Notre Dame, were not provided.

Information about the coaching staff involved in Criniti’s recruitment by Notre Dame, or any statements made by Criniti or the coaching staff regarding this commitment, was not included in the available summary. The impact of this commitment on both Saint Joseph High School’s team and his future collegiate team was not detailed.

The exact date of Criniti’s original commitment to Central Michigan was not stated. Similarly, the date on which he decommitted from Central Michigan and subsequently committed to Notre Dame was not provided. Further details about his academic standing or specific position at Notre Dame were also not included in the summary.

The recruitment process for collegiate athletes often involves extensive evaluation and decision-making. Criniti’s choice to commit to Notre Dame, a program with a long history and national recognition, is a notable event for local high school athletics and the university’s recruiting class.


Story summarized from the original created by Pete Byrne, WSBT 22 Sports Director on wsbt.com, see more information here.

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