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6 Thoughts on a Thursday

Thoughts on Notre Dame's unprecedented level of career experience returning on defense, why I'd be happy if they scheduled Texas Tech in the future, and how the bar has been raised to be a national champion in college football
June 11, 2026
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Notre Dame going 14-2 in 2024 was a surprise to many and not just because they experienced an unthinkable loss early in the season.

That team was supposed to be a year away. They brought in an experienced quarterback, but it was a young offensive line blocking for a young backfield. Three of their top-five linebackers had combined for less than 100 career snaps on defense.

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