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Notre Dame’s Title Defense Push | Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football News
Notre Dame is poised to be a national championship favorite in 2026, with a returning veteran QB, a dominant defense, and a hungry roster fueled by last year’s playoff snub. Coach Freeman’s first season of true continuity—bringing back both QB CJ Carr and his offensive coordinator—is a game-changer, as Carr’s impressive freshman year and Heisman buzz signal a breakout season. The defense, with 80% of its production returning, is elite and hungry. But challenges loom: replacing two elite running backs puts more pressure on Carr, and as an independent team without a conference title game…
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