As the 2023 football season quickly approaches, Notre Dame football fans are spending lots of time thinking about what the 2023 season may bring. What will the team look like this year? How will Marcus Freeman improve as a coach with a year of experience under his belt? How will all of the new players and coaches blend together?
I feel that this particular Notre Dame team will look, feel and operate much differently this year than what fans are used to from both the Kelly era and the first year of Marcus, for many reasons. Let’s examine some of these nuances in greater detail.