The Irish may have come up short on Monday night, but thanks to the leadership of Marcus Freeman, this season should be the expectation moving forward, not the exception.
The Irish had high hopes for freshman cornerback Leonard Moore coming into the season, but few had Freshman Defensive Player of the Year honors in mind.
Irish quarterback Riley Leonard and receiver Jaden Greathouse respect the challenge they'll face in the National Championship, but they're also excited for it.
Buckeyes offensive coordinator Chip Kelly talks about the challenge of going against Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden and his unit on Monday night.
Irish defensive backs coach Mike Mickens has already formed a solid bond with 2026 Washington, D.C. cornerback Hakim Satterwhite, who expects to be in South Bend next week.
Texas managed to essentially shut down elite freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith. The Irish may not be able to replicate that performance, but they certainly need to find a way to slow him down.