Irish defense looking strong ahead of season opener against Navy

Notre Dame's defense struggled to hold the point of attack last season. 

However, help could soon be on the way, especially along the defensive line. The big men up front are both larger and stronger, having put on weight in the off-season. 

Meanwhile, the defense as a whole will aim to get back to the fundamentals. They plan to prioritize sound tackling and taking the ball away from opposing offenses.