Marcus Freeman warns: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Are The Team the NCAA Will Regret Doubting -revealing the ASTONISHING reasons to back up his claim and explain why…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Marcus Freeman warns; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish Are The Team the NCAA Will Regret Doubting -revealing the ASTONISHING reasons to back up his claim and explain why…

Coach Reveals Astonishing Reasons Behind Bold Statement

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Sept. 13, 2025 — Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman isn’t holding back anymore.

After a commanding start to the 2025 season and growing national momentum, Freeman made waves this week with a powerful statement:

“The NCAA — and a lot of people in this sport — are going to regret doubting Notre Dame.”

The comment turned heads nationally, but inside the program, it’s not viewed as bold — it’s just the truth. Backed by an elite defense, an explosive young quarterback, and a roster loaded with transfer talent, the Fighting Irish are looking more like a playoff team than a long shot.

The Defense That No One Wants to Face

Under Freeman’s leadership, Notre Dame has become one of the most disciplined and aggressive defensive units in college football. Linebacker Jaylen Sneed is emerging as a first-round NFL prospect, while defensive tackle Howard Cross III is anchoring the front line with dominance.

The Irish defense has allowed just 13.7 points per game through three weeks — good for top-10 nationally — and has forced six turnovers in that stretch.

“Our defense sets the tone. We’re not here to bend or break,” Freeman said.

CJ Carr Is the Real Deal

After years of inconsistency at quarterback, Notre Dame may have finally found their franchise leader in CJ Carr. The 5-star recruit has thrown for 9 touchdowns and zero interceptions to start the year, showing poise, vision, and arm strength well beyond his years.

With weapons like Mekhi Lemon (USC transfer) and Jeremiyah Love in the backfield, the Irish offense has become surprisingly explosive — averaging over 37 points per game.

Transfers and Tenacity

Notre Dame was once criticized for falling behind in the transfer portal era. That narrative has shifted fast. Freeman brought in plug-and-play stars like CB A.J. Harris (Georgia) and OL Cameron Johnson (Houston), reshaping the team’s speed and physicality.

A Coach on a Mission

Freeman’s confidence reflects the culture shift in South Bend. This isn’t a team hoping to belong — it’s a team planning to win.

“We’ve been overlooked, but not for long,” Freeman said. “This is a new era for Notre Dame football.”

With a brutal schedule ahead, the Irish have a chance to prove it — and Marcus Freeman is daring the nation to keep doubting them.