Notre Dame ranks among the nation’s best against the run, and Marcus Freeman believes Chris Ash has the Irish defense headed in the right direction.

Marcus Freeman provided updates on Brauntae Johnson and Luke Talich while also breaking down the challenges Ryan Browne and Fame Ijeboi present.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke Monday afternoon as the Irish prepare to face Purdue.

The Irish took complete control in the second half, overwhelming the Spartans to move to 3-0.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke following the win over Michigan State.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before Saturday's game against Michigan State.

Thoughts on the historical significance of what Notre Dame is accomplishing right now, on where things stand at running back for the Irish, and why the light day of work for so many of Notre Dame's top players is a great thing heading into what should be a physical matchup with Michigan State

The final score wasn't the biggest takeaway from Notre Dame's win over Rice. For Marcus Freeman, the way his team handled adversity and preparation was far more important.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke Monday afternoon as the Fighting Irish prepare to face Michigan State.

Marcus Freeman knows Notre Dame’s run game needs to improve and the Irish coaching staff spent Sunday looking for answers.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman put a stamp on the win over Rice as the Fighting Irish start preparations for Michigan State.

There was no Week 2 scare for the Irish this season as they quickly handled business against the Owls to move to 2-0.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke following the dominant win over Rice on Saturday.

Notre Dame appears set to get Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa back against Rice, while Marcus Freeman explains the keys to defending the Owls.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke for the final time before Saturday's game against Rice.

CJ Carr didn’t need to push the ball deep against Wisconsin. The Notre Dame quarterback consistently took what the defense gave him and helped the Irish move the chains in a 41-13 victory.

Notre Dame starters Brauntae Johnson and Jason Onye will miss Saturday’s game, while Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is trending toward making his season debut.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman spoke on Monday about the right guard battle and the passing of Gino Guidugli's father.