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6 Thoughts on a Thursday

Thoughts on why Notre Dame's pass defense has made them a contender, why coverage is just as (or more) important as pass rush, and on how Marcus Freeman compares to other assistants who became first-time head coaches
May 22, 2025
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O-line U. Tight End U. An offensive and defensive line driven program.

Those are things that get talked about when discussing Notre Dame’s identity as a football program. One thing that doesn’t get talked about enough is the defense in general. People who follow the program closely know, but it’s rare to see that be the first thing that anyone else who covers the sport talk about from a national perspective.

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