Marcus Freeman discusses Notre Dame football's Navy rivalry amid injury concerns

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman addressed calls to cancel the rivalry series with Navy due to recent injuries sustained by players Drayk Bowen, Francis Brewu, and Jason Onye. Freeman expressed confidence in Navy's approach and noted that injuries are part of the game. He pointed out that the long-standing rivalry has been respected since 1927, suggesting that scheduling decisions should be left to the administration. Freeman also commented on the importance of maintaining aggression during gameplay and the inherent risks involved. The Irish will compete against top-ranked Miami in their next matchup.

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