Notre Dame Football

6 Thoughts on a Thursday

Thoughts on Notre Dame choosing violence at two key positions, why they need big contributions from their best players in this matchup with Texas A&M, and why they need to make Marcel Reed a thrower rather than runner
September 10, 2025
9.7k Views
Discuss
Story Poster
Photo by Rick Kimball/ISD

Anyone ranking Notre Dame’s position groups before the season had running back as the undisputed number one. Defensive back was likely near the top as well along with linebacker and offensive line.

Based on expectations, the latter two positions might have had the most disappointing performances against Miami.

It just looked different at linebacker and it had nothing to do with no longer having Jack Kiser. They weren’t getting downhill in the run game.

To continue reading, you must be a Irish Sports Daily Premium subscriber.
Discuss
 
×
subscribe Verify your student status
See Subscription Benefits
Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial.