Marcus Freeman will return the top six pass rushers from an 11-2 Notre Dame Football team last season. Unquestionably the biggest strength for the Irish this fall will be in the trenches. Whether it is the offensive or defensive line, there will be size, strength, and talent. Although the national media thinks the program will take a step back in 2022, Coach Freeman is poised to build off the success the Irish have witnessed during the College Football Playoff era.
Irish Defensive Line will be elite
From week one to the end of the season, the Irish had a dominant group along the defensive line.