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Five Concerns Why Notre Dame Won't Win A National Title

Notre Dame looks like a legitimate national title contender entering the summer, but several key questions could determine whether the Irish finish the job in 2026.
May 26, 2026
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Notre Dame enters the summer with expectations as high as ever following an impressive five-month offseason run that has the Irish positioned squarely in the national title conversation.

Marcus Freeman might still be growing into the role of head coach, but he’s doing it efficiently while building a culture and standard many programs across the country are trying to chase.

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