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Thursday takeaways: Why Notre Dame freshman K Erik Schmidt is the right choice at the right time

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen4 hours agoEHansenND
Erik Schmidt
Freshman Erik Schmidt (18) will be Notre Dame's No. 1 place-kicking option on Saturday night against Navy. Mike Miller/Blue & Gold

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is rolling the dice on freshman kicker Erik Schmidt against Navy — and it’s a bet rooted in both confidence and strategy. Schmidt’s strong leg and long-term upside made him the right choice at the right time for the 10th-ranked Irish.

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