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Notre Dame Has Key Standouts On Defense Who Must Step Up In 2026
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Aug 20, 202635:23
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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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"Notre Dame Has Key Standouts On Defense Who Must Step Up In 2026" is an episode of Irish Breakdown. Runtime 35 min. Published August 20, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
