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It is clear Marcus Freeman doesn't trust their kicking unit against Boise State

Notre Dame would rather go for it on fourth down than risk the miss of a field goal.

Sep 27, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Notre Dame won 56-13. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images | Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Notre Dame is down their starting kicker, Noah Burnette, who is out with a right hip injury. Burnette was a late scratch as he was ruled out just one hour prior to kickoff.