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FILE - Notre Dame head football coach Marcus Freeman speaks during a media availability on Feb. 16, 2022, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind. New Notre Dame coach Freeman and quarterback Tyler Buchner are chasing history. It's been nearly 60 years since a first-year coach and a new starting quarterback joined forces to nearly win a national championship. (Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune via AP, File)
Buchner leads way in Freeman's first season with No. 5 Irish

By John Fineran Aug. 17, 2022 01:53 PM EDT