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Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman leans into culture to fix a mirage

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen09/22/25EHansenND
Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman continues to get more involved with the Irish defense. Mike Miller/Nlue & Gold

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman isn’t pointing fingers after a shaky defensive start — he’s pounding the lectern. The fourth-year head coach insists culture and accountability, not quick fixes, will decide whether the Irish defense transforms from liability to strength as they prepare for Arkansas.