Best of IB: Notre Dame Has Key Standouts On Defense Who Must Step Up In 2026
In this best of the week segment, we look back at the discussion the Irish Breakdown team had discussing how several key players on Notre Dame's defense have the talent to become difference-makers in 2026, but they must take the next step for the Irish to reach their championship ceiling. We identify the defensive standouts under the microscope, including Boubacar Traore, Bryce Young, Armel Mukam, Jason Onye, Drayk Bowen, DJ McKinney, Jayden Sanders, and Christian Gray.
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