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In this episode the IB team dives into the enormous expectations surrounding the Notre Dame defense heading into the season. While the offense may have taken a major step forward in 2025, many still believe the defense is the true strength of the team after a dominant finish to last year. But can this unit sustain that level for an entire season against top competition, or was the late-season dominance inflated by inferior opponents? We discuss all aspects of the new staff members and how they could end up being an upgrade.
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