Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman lets the winning speak for itself Posted Jan 17, 2025 The reality is that ever since Sept. 7, 2024, when Notre Dame suffered a devastating 16-14 home loss to Northern Illinois, Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish — with their backs against the wall — have been playing one ultimate game after another. After that home loss, the sky seemed to be falling in South Bend. And there were questions. (Andscape)