Marcus Freeman discusses Notre Dame's focus for 2026 football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Marcus Freeman, head coach of Notre Dame, addressed the team's mindset as they prepare for the 2026 college football season. After being excluded from the College Football Playoff last season, Freeman emphasized the importance of taking things week by week, urging his players to focus on immediate challenges rather than the playoffs. The Fighting Irish's season opener is set for September 5 against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
- •Freeman stresses a week-by-week approach to the season.
- •The Fighting Irish missed the College Football Playoff last year.
- •Notre Dame opens the season against Wisconsin on September 5.
- •Freeman encourages players to focus on their immediate tasks.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Freeman reveals Notre Dame's mindset heading into 2026 season
"The Fighting Irish head coach knows his team will have to take things one week at a time.
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