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Bryan and Trevor assess Notre Dame’s elite defense at the midway point of the season, highlighting its dominant run defense, outstanding defensive line, strong secondary, and the connection between the coaching staff and its players. They also identify the areas that must improve moving forward, including generating a more consistent pass rush, limiting big plays, and getting off the field on third down.
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"Notre Dame Midterm Grades: Irish Defense Is Elite" is an episode of Irish Breakdown. Runtime 22 min. Published October 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
