Best of IB: What We Don’t Know About The Notre Dame Defense In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how Notre Dame's defense has plenty of proven talent heading into 2026, but several critical questions remain about how the unit will perform when the stakes are highest. We examine the impact of the new coaching staff, the defensive back rotation, whether the defensive line can develop enough star power, how the Irish will fare against elite offenses, and whether Chris Ash will unleash the front seven.
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