Notre Dame Defense Needs To Do Some Soul Searching

Bryan and Trevor examine why a Notre Dame defense expected to be elite has struggled, particularly against the pass and top-25 opponents, and discuss how overly complicated game plans and a lack of adjustments have kept players from playing fast and aggressive. They also look at what the defense needs to improve moving forward, including getting healthy, reigniting Bryce Young’s production, improving linebacker play, and getting more out of Adon Shuler and Joey O’Brien.

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