There’s no magic formula behind Notre Dame’s defensive dominance. Marcus Freeman points to improved execution, communication and trust under Chris Ash.

Notre Dame’s defense has made a statement through three games, and the numbers only tell part of the story.

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.

After returning to college football in 2025, Chris Ash admits there was a learning curve. Entering Year 2 at Notre Dame, everything feels different.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash spoke following Wednesday's practice as the Fighting Irish prepare for Wisconsin.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash enters year two with a level of comfort he didn’t have last season and the Irish have the depth to make his job much easier.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash spoke following Tuesday's practice.

We saw Notre Dame practice more plays from under center during the practice viewing on Thursday and there are reasons to believe it's not just a fall camp mirage

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash spoke following Thursday's practice.

Thoughts on the number of top contenders Notre Dame will be competing with to win a national championship this season, all the quarterback news from this past week, and more

Notre Dame’s defense is loaded with talent in 2026, but spring practice revealed depth, versatility and rising young playmakers across the board.

With full trust from Mike Denbrock and Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr’s pre-snap mastery and leadership are pushing Notre Dame’s offense to another level this spring.

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash spoke following Saturday's spring game.

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

Notre Dame's run defense improved last season and linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa was a big reason why

Notre Dame defensive coordinator Chris Ash spoke following the first practice of the spring.

With three new assistants on defense, Chris Ash is relying on long-standing relationships with Charlie Partridge and Aaron Henry to help Notre Dame’s staff quickly mesh this spring.

Thoughts on the chemistry of Notre Dame's staff on defense, on Dallas Golden and Cole Mullins as players to watch this spring, and more