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The art, science and history of making the most of the Notre Dame football bye week

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen09/06/25EHansenND
Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman talks to his team ahead of a 52-3 post-bye week blowout of Florida State last November/ Matt Cashore/Imagn Images

Notre Dame football hasn’t lost after a bye under Marcus Freeman — and history shows the Irish thrive in these spots. Can that streak continue in a high-stakes home opener against Texas A&M with College Football Playoff implications on the line?