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Jun 2024
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Offseason Storylines & Marcus Freeman Re...

The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast
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Join Matt & Pete as they share the latest from Notre Dame and Marcus Freeman as the offseason continues on. Hear their thoughts on if this is a Playoff or Bust season for Freeman, how important week one at A&M is as well as what the kick times coming out this early means to fans. 

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