Marcus Freeman emphasizes leadership growth ahead of Notre Dame's season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman highlights the team's veteran leadership as key to their 2026 campaign. With returning starting quarterback CJ Carr and All-American cornerback Leonard Moore, Freeman values locker room culture over preseason accolades. Defensive tackle Armel Mukam has also emerged as a leader, contributing to team cohesion. Notre Dame begins its season in two weeks and aims for their first title since 1988.
- •Marcus Freeman enters his fifth year as head coach of Notre Dame.
- •CJ Carr, a Heisman contender, is the team's returning starting quarterback.
- •Leonard Moore was named a Unanimous All-American in 2025.
- •Defensive tackle Armel Mukam has stepped into a leadership role.
- •Notre Dame's season kicks off in two weeks.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman Sees Leadership Growth Throughout The Program
"With a veteran roster and Heisman contender CJ Carr at the helm, Marcus Freeman prioritizes elite locker room culture over preseason hype to fuel a championship run.
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