Notre Dame finally won its first game under new head coach Marcus Freeman on Saturday, besting Cal 24-17 despite their best efforts to let the Bears tie the game in the final minute. The Irish prevailed, however, giving them a chance to right the ship after a rocky start to the season though much work remains for Freeman, his staff, and this squad. Aside from winning the game, which is a significant positive after last week, there were some other positive signs mixed in with some continued concerns.
The defensive line came alive
The defensive line was supposed to be a strength of the team this year, but thru the first two games, that didn’t materialize.