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6 Thoughts on a Thursday

Thoughts on how greater knowledge of the players is huge for Notre Dame's returning coordinators, on how improved the run defense and tackling was last season, which opponent offenses and defenses I'm monitoring because or returning production, and more
March 26, 2026
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It’s year five of the Marcus Freeman era, which makes it hard to believe that this is the first season where his offensive and defensive coordinator are both returning.

Adding new coordinators isn’t always a bad thing, but we know what a difference it can make when there is continuity at those spots. Al Golden’s defense was better in year three than it was in year one. Mike Denbrock’s defense was better in year two than it was in year one.

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