Three for Tuesday

Marcus Freeman has completed his first season as head coach and much was accomplished over the last 12 games.

The loss at USC was a dose of reality as the Irish couldn’t quite get over the hump against a College Football Playoff contender. 

It was a game that features two contrasting styles of play. USC spread out the defense to use every inch of the field with its speedy skill players, while Notre Dame tried to impose its will on short spaces with power.