Marcus Freeman said Notre Dame “did not execute the way we needed to” against Marshall
after Brian Kelly departed for LSU. His hiring was met with emphatic support from players, as the young coach was promoted after one season as defensive coordinator.
But he is 0–3 since taking over, dating back to Fighting Irish’s bowl game. After Saturday’s outing, the program is the third team since 2000 to lose its first two games after being a preseason top 5-ranked squad, according toFreeman was asked if his inexperience has played a part in the early-season struggles. He said, “I don’t know if it’s my experience at head coach. I don’t know if that’s a reason why or a lack of execution, but it starts with me.
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