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Notre Dame seeks to improve rushing attack in upcoming games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Notre Dame seeks to improve rushing attack in upcoming games
Summary

Notre Dame football continues to struggle with its rushing offense after a recent game against Michigan State. The team has recorded 387 rushing yards on 102 carries, averaging 3.79 yards per rush, with Nolan James leading the backs with 169 yards. Head coach Marcus Freeman suggested elevating James to RB1 and adjusting the offensive strategy to maximize passing opportunities to enhance the run game. The offensive line has shown signs of improvement by maintaining cohesion during the last game, which could lead to better rushing results going forward.

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  • •Nolan James leads Notre Dame with 169 rushing yards so far.
  • •The team averages 3.79 yards per rush, raising concerns about the run game.
  • •Coach Freeman suggests increasing passing plays to support the run.
  • •The offensive line showed improved cohesion against Michigan State.
  • •Next steps include elevating James to RB1 and further offensive adjustments.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame football: Three ways to fix the running game
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Notre Dame football still has some issues with its run game, and here are three ways that the Irish can fix it going forward.

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