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The Fighting Irish coach is ready to turn the page — and manage a quarterback competition
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman spoke to the media ahead of spring practice. Here are a few key takeaways from the press conference.
On refocusing on the next season after losing to Ohio State in the national championship game, which ended the longest season in Notre Dame history: “You take off one hat and put on another. That’s the reality of the profession of coach, head coach. You don’t have much time to recalibrate. You’ve gotta move to the next thing.”
He also mentioned how the staff is working on what things need to be addressed, and then addressing them. He said he’s also put 2024 behind him and is now focused on 2025.
On the topic of keeping the spring game instead of changing it or eliminating it, plus spring practice changes, Freeman said the start was pushed back two weeks in order to give players time for strength and conditioning. There will be a spring game, or a version of it, because “it’s important to me to use that as an opportunity” to both let players perform in front of fans and to integrate the community with the team. Also, to give fans who can’t get to a regular-season game another chance to see the team in action.
Jeremiyah Love and Gi’Bran Payne seem to be recovering well from injuries. The Irish are working to better mix Jordan Faison’s time with the football team and the lacrosse team and better manage the schedule so that he can get more practice time for football while still fulfilling his obligations to the lacrosse squad.
Freeman likes what he’s seen on film when it comes to young players in the middle of the defense who are set to replace departed veterans.
On the pros and cons of playing in the national championship and losing: “The experience you’ve had in the past must create a new foundation…
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Publish date : 2025-03-19 17:11:00
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