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Thursday Takeaways: Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman turns rumors into teachable moments

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen11/13/25EHansenND
Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates with his players after ND's 49-10 win over Navy, Saturday night at Notre Dame Stadium. Michael Clubb/Imagn Images

Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman is using swirling coaching rumors as fuel for his team, reshaping both their mindset and kicker Erik Schmidt’s routine. And as Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire critiques ND’s 2025 slate, Freeman’s program continues to answer on the field with focus and clarity.

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