SNUBBED SNUBBED
Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish
are denied an opportunity to compete are denied an opportunity to compete
for the national championship for the national championship
EST. 1981 EST. 1981
NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL LANDS ELITE 2026 RECRUITING CLASS
WITH 27 EARLY SIGNEES ✦ PAGE 26
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