The Notre Dame-Navy rivalry poses unique challenges for Marcus Freeman. Here's why this matchup has historically been tough for the Irish head coach.
Constant momentum on the recruiting trail, routinely flirting with top-ten standing, a 25-9 record since ascending to head coach, and multiple marquee wins over Clemson and USC all suggest a flourishing and popular young coach.
These gaffes, these destructive self-inflicted wounds, have haunted Freeman since replacing Brian Kelly. They have prevented Notre Dame from taking the next step, from ascending to national title challenger status, from becoming the type of program that Freeman inherited and that Irish fans expect. Sure, the Midshipmen are fielding arguably theri best team in 50 years, and sure, the Irish are playing away from home, and sure, Blake Horvath is having an exceptional season and will throw an entirely new look at Notre Dame's defense. Yet, none of it should matter.
But we've seen this movie before. A chasmic difference in roster ability at Notre Dame has proven fallible time and time again under Freeman.
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