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Head coach Marcus Freeman shouldered the blame for Notre Dame's 34-23 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff Championship Game on Monday night.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Freeman took responsibility for mistakes and communication breakdowns that resulted in big plays for the Buckeyes:
"You're always making mistakes, but those type of detrimental mistakes when you play a really, really good football team cost you points. I think that's probably the biggest thing that has stuck out to me even in between series, the communication. 'Hey, we're good, we got it.