Marcus Freeman previews Michigan State following Notre Dame's dominant win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman discussed his team's 52-0 victory over Rice on Monday. He noted improved fundamentals and execution compared to Week 1. Freeman also praised the maturity of his players, highlighting the impact of late defensive adjustments. Looking ahead, he anticipates Michigan State, now under Pat Fitzgerald, will present a competitive challenge. Freeman aims to enhance the offense's running game for future matchups and remains cautious with linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa's snap count after his return from injury.
- •Notre Dame won 52-0 against Rice on September 14.
- •Freeman noted better fundamentals and execution in Week 2.
- •Notre Dame anticipates a competitive matchup against Michigan State.
- •Freeman aims to improve the offense's running game.
- •Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa returns with a cautious snap count.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways as Marcus Freeman wraps up Rice & previews Michigan State
"Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman spoke to the media on Monday and here are the top takeaways from what he said previewing Michigan State.
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