Notre Dame football embracing new defense

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. –– The defense was the shining star for the Notre Dame football in 2020. However, the team lost several key starters and their defensive coordinator from a year ago. Nevertheless, the Irish are embracing the new faces. 

First-year Notre Dame defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman is known for being a players' coach. It's that style of coaching that has several Irish players excited to work with him in 2021.