Freeman Era begins. Will it start with a win?

Lots of issues going on for the game, but can Freeman handle all the distractions and focus the team on the task at hand? Plenty of emphasis on this game but in the end, does it really matter much in the grand scheme of things?

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Irish increase National Championship dreams

Did the Irish just increase their chances with winning a National Championship? Freeman could be the guy! Energy level just went through the roof!

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Irish CFP bound?

Is Desmond Howard right in that Brian Kelly has reached his ceiling at ND and should move on? (Yeah right) Can the Irish finish strong and sneak into the CFP for the 3rd time in 4 years?

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CFP or New Years 6 better for Irish?

11-1 is likely now for Notre Dame. Do we really want to play Georgia in the first round of CFP or win a New Years 6 to get the monkey off our back?

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Irish need to score early vs. Navy

Triple-option will mean less possessions and more pressure to make every drive count. Early score will be the key to success for the Irish.

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Irish face stiff challenge vs. UNC

Do the Irish continue to improve offensively? Is there a major concern without Hamilton? Likely another close Irish win.

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Close win vs. rival USC?

Coan will start, but how much does he play? Expect as much of Buchner as he can handle. Likely a close Irish win.

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Can Pyne? handle Va Tech?

Seems logical Pyne will be the starter. Is he capable of lasting the entire game? What's a reasonable expectation of an Irish win?

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Can the Irish rush for a win?

Notre Dame continues to improve, but can they beat Cincy without a rushing attack? Look for 150 yards to be the over/under on an Irish win. Expect a lot from backup QB whether it's Buchner or Pyne.

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Irish will be improved, or exposed?

It's likely there are one of two scenarios playing out against Wisconsin. Either we continue to make great strides and improve in the areas we need to, or Wisconsin will expose the weaknesses that are currently plaguing this Irish team. Tommy Reese is going to have to come up with some plays to break us out.

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Irish are 1-0. Undefeated still possible?

The good and the bad of FSU. Yes, there were some blunders in Tallahassee, but are they fixable? Irish should improve over the next 2 games.

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12-0, 10-2, or worse?

After losing 9 starters, why all the buzz that ND could make it back to the CFP again this year? Is that crazy or is there some rational thinking behind this?

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Have we closed the gap?

Are we making progress toward ultimately being in a position to win the National Championship? We can make the Playoffs, that's for sure, but can we win it all?

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