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Six spring priorities that will shape Notre Dame football’s title push

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen02/17/26EHansenND
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Notre Dame opens spring with playoff expectations — and unresolved questions on both sides of the ball. Here are six priorities that could determine whether preseason hype becomes postseason reality.

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