Something special is going on with this team. They have overcome critical injuries, embrace the next man up mentality, the offense is starting to click and the defense is playing lights out. The special teams are special but need the field goal kicker to step up and deliver. The Irish clovers ☘️ are peaking at the right time. GO IRISH 🙏🏈😎
@@BrunoCapone-br3jm we need to work on our pass defense. idc what the metrics and statistics say. giving up 15 yards a pass every other play will kill us in the playoff
@@joellupresto9291 You are so right, giving up the big pass plays will catch up to them sooner or later. The DB's need to play tighter at the line of scrimmage and know that there is help coming over the top . ND'S pass rush is dynamite and that should help with the coverage details. GO IRISH ☘️
This QB balled out. He got hit 10 times, and 6 of those were big hits. It didn't phase him. He stayed in there and delivered. Most QBs don't do that. The secondary as a whole played great. Grey was having a bad day. That's all that happened. That's the difference between Grey being that guy and Morrison being that guy. Grey is still a baller, though.
This group is special. Even if they don’t go deep in the playoff, what Coach Free is doing with this team is nothing short of special. To hear the players relay his language in this interview and live by the same messages shows how much he has made an impact on these kids. Coach Freeman is who I aspire to be as a performance coach. The guy is an unbelievable leader.
Knew he was an amazing leader from the moment he came on board. So did BK who gave us a big gift by leaving and making room for Marcus to be in the right position. I love seeing what is happening at ND. Some amazing leaders at that school including Pete Bavacqua and Fr Robert Dowd.
So, so happy for Notre Dame this evening. For all the fans, Marcus, all the coaches and players. But - for me - especially for Christian G. Go Irish!!!
Marcus freeman deserves all the credit especially rebounding after that NIL loss. I didn’t have confidence after that. him not having a long winning streak, but I’m beyond happy to be proven wrong.
I think we were all in that same boat. I was predicting at-least 2 more loses after NIU. That was such a bad performance is what hard to think otherwise.
As a lifelong ND fan, this year feels great, especially after the terrible early loss. Peaking at the right time. Living in Watkins Glen, I'm also a Syracuse fan. What a day.😊😊
Obviously Notre Dame has a coach who learns the opposing teams tactics during the first half and is able to get his team to adjust. A talented man with a talented team. All the way Notre Dame.
Congratulations, Coaches & Team. Your hard work has really paid off, and all of ND is proud. Thank you! May you find within yourselves all it will take to win the next one! ❤️☘️🏈
What an emotional roller coaster! Our D is at the top of most every category but today was an eye opener. So grateful for the win but I’m worried about the D. Go Irish! ☘️
I think most people look at USC and their record and forget how talented they are. They could possibly be the best offensive talent we see even in the playoffs. They'll learn from this and be better
I think when those rivalry games happen, sometimes you don’t look at records (Michigan at Ohio State). When USC were at 21 points scored,I was thinking it was the 2nd most points scored other than Louisville…and it wasn’t even the 4th quarter. I was waiting for those big turnovers early, but that USC QB was legit. But he was playing with fire towards the end by pressing his luck with those 1vs1 with #29. Fitting end.
I’ve been a fan for the fighting Irish for years and there is DEFINITELY something special about this team and it shows in games. Coach Freeman is doing a great leadership job with these men and the future is bright for ND Fighting Irish. /Rudy energy
Very proud of the way our team responded today,this team has grit and had a hard wake up moment when they lost to NIU.This is how you know you are great when you learn from a terrible loss early in the season and you capitalize on correcting your mistakes.Fellows enjoy the win and go kick some butt in the playoffs.GO IRISH
Fantastic win for ND and Coach Freeman vs USC! The defense played awesome! The Irish deserve to be ranked in top 4 now. Home playoff game next. Go Irish!
@timcepin3386 , You are incorrect . 3 weeks Dec 20th , game was on Nov 30 , that’s 21 days , 21 divided by 7 is 3 … That’s the problem with most fans , they don’t pay attention to anything, but act like they’re Know it alls.
@Dane-xv7go….yep, most people watch you tube clips or college football final and think they know what happened in said game or how a teams season has played out. I know that about one team, this one because it’s the only one I care to. I can look and see teams records and stats but know nothing about them and how ND will match up against them and vice versa. They are in and have a punchers chance to win 4 consecutive games
@ problem is , fair weather fans think with their heart and react emotionally, the don’t use their logic , and come to a reasonable conclusion.. I want all of them that have cried since NIU to keep that same energy now , don’t be smack talking now we are in the playoffs, cause you didn’t believe in The Guys ALL SEASON. Go Irish ☘️
As a Notre Dame fan, I like to get my point across. The game shows what the team will come across in the playoffs. Need to correct and get healthy!!!!!
Christian Gray what a day! Gave up some penalties and completions to get a nice PBU on 3rd down and pick 6. The blitzes didn't get a bunch of sacks and USC had some frisbee catching dogs but those guys kept hanging in there and fighting. They struggled and couldn't put USC away a few times when they had the chance until the end. Brian Kelly's teams wouldn't have won this game. USC was dialed in and gave the Irish their best shot.
Word has it he was able to go back in. But he didn’t want to. I guess they left it up to him to decide. And with price being legit they rode with him the rest of the game
Mr Freeman I'm so glad you came to Notre Dame the last coach for every loss the players had he would claim that it's because the players don't listen to him he would always push the losses on the players.
ND fan since I was a toddler Resilience of this team is exceptional. The coaching staff is outstanding. We still made too many mistakes we need to clean up if we want to get through playoffs. I m sure Knute,Ara and Lou are very happy. I know I am. Hope Jeter get back to normal before playoffs. Go Irish.
Coach Freeman, assistant coaches and players, way to use the pain of NIU one game at a time all the way to LA ! Let's not let up, let's feel that pain all the way through the playoffs! And let's inflict that pain on our opponents!!
RIley Leonard I love your honesty but please don't say things like "That TD pass to Raridon was check from the same exact defensive look as we ran earlier in the season to Evans" That only gives our future opponents the opportunity to scout ND on that play, then give you the same exact look and then bait you into a mistake Please don't be that forthcoming.
Maybe I saw things wrong but other then the two interceptions for TD's , it seemed to me that ND did not defend the pass very well. SC qb threw for 355 yards which was a lot against a team that is in the upper #'s for pass defense.
Do you not have eyes? USC is right up there with the best teams in college football at this time,,,forget their record. So is ND neither of them are the same team that opened the season. Just enjoy
A win great! Lots of issues too go over.Maybe M.F. did'nt see them or just chose not too see them.SC was given too much freedom the field,for a start. Passing the ball.
Grade "D". Lackluster effort on the "O" line, "D" line, and pass coverage. Lousy play calling. No.29 gave away far too many plays and points for the 7 points he was able to steal. Serious lack of effort to TACKLE, only coming alive a little bit when USC started getting closer to the Red Zone. And the outrageous ZERO effort at the end to allow them to post an over 30 score. AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN, no coach is pulling these kids aside early in the game to make clear that they are screwing around and not FOCUSING on their job. Coach can sit at the mic and praise them for a win, but had it not been for the two interceptions, who knows what the outcome would have been.
Turnovers are a part of the game and you can't say what if. ND capitalized on both turnovers while USC only capitalized off one. Our Oline has been exactly who they've been all season. They ran for over 250yds. With the injuries we've had on the Dline, I'm not gone expect more out of them. USCs offensive is not conducive to playing man to man and that may not be the case for any other team we play
You got to wrap up that extension here soon. Whether he’s a national championship head coach or not he’s a good coach with good recruiting. That’s half the battle right there. Lock him up but I wouldn’t do anything outrageous like Florida State did or like what Texas A&M did with Jimbo Fisher and I’m pretty sure Notre Dame is smarter than that. I mean, let’s face it. They don’t really like spending more money than they have to lol
as a USC fan, great win ND. you guys are tough and deserve the win
Class mate. Have a great Sunday 👊
RESPECT 🙏 Thank you...Fight On!!!
Respect! About time someone gives us credit! Thank you 🙏
Truly a classy comment. Thanks and I think you found your QB.
🍀Irish GOLD looks better on the shillelagh🍀
I was there! My Dad passed in 2021 and he loved☘️ND…What a win!!!
Sorry about you dad's passing but if there is a wide screen TV in Heaven I'm sure he was watching!
Congrats to your Dad as well. Irish eyes are smiling!
!!!WHILE HER LOYAL SONS ARE MARCHING ONWARD TO VICTORY!!!GOYA IRISH HUGS FROM MÉXICO CITY TO ALL IRISH NATION!!!
Much love from the US! ☘️
Something special is going on with this team. They have overcome critical injuries, embrace the next man up mentality, the offense is starting to click and the defense is playing lights out. The special teams are special but need the field goal kicker to step up and deliver. The Irish clovers ☘️ are peaking at the right time. GO IRISH 🙏🏈😎
@@BrunoCapone-br3jm we need to work on our pass defense. idc what the metrics and statistics say. giving up 15 yards a pass every other play will kill us in the playoff
@@joellupresto9291 the secondary was definitely terrible in this game...until the last few minutes. Really need them to get back at it
@@joellupresto9291 You are so right, giving up the big pass plays will catch up to them sooner or later. The DB's need to play tighter at the line of scrimmage and know that there is help coming over the top . ND'S pass rush is dynamite and that should help with the coverage details. GO IRISH ☘️
This QB balled out. He got hit 10 times, and 6 of those were big hits. It didn't phase him. He stayed in there and delivered. Most QBs don't do that. The secondary as a whole played great. Grey was having a bad day. That's all that happened. That's the difference between Grey being that guy and Morrison being that guy. Grey is still a baller, though.
We played more zone than we had all season. Let's not do that again
This group is special. Even if they don’t go deep in the playoff, what Coach Free is doing with this team is nothing short of special. To hear the players relay his language in this interview and live by the same messages shows how much he has made an impact on these kids.
Coach Freeman is who I aspire to be as a performance coach. The guy is an unbelievable leader.
@@southernprideperformance2951 HE ENDS UP BEING A LEDGEND
Knew he was an amazing leader from the moment he came on board. So did BK who gave us a big gift by leaving and making room for Marcus to be in the right position. I love seeing what is happening at ND. Some amazing leaders at that school including Pete Bavacqua and Fr Robert Dowd.
@LyricandLetterLLC….BK also brought MF on board as the DC, so two gifts
Thank you for answering unbelievable regular season. Go Irish ☘️
Big time win today and helluva job Coach Freeman! These kids deserved this win and so proud! Go Irish!☘️
So, so happy for Notre Dame this evening. For all the fans, Marcus, all the coaches and players.
But - for me - especially for Christian G.
Go Irish!!!
Go Irish absolutely great win y’all pulled it off today now it’s on to THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️
Great job. Coach way to keep these boys fighting ball season!
Congratulations Coach!!! You're always accountable and optimistic for and about your team!!! (....I hear some of Nick Saban in your coaching style)
Relax lol... let's not get ahead of ourselves... just let marcus be marcus... but go Irish!!!
Not intense enough to be a Saban coach. Just passionate, caring, and wise beyond his years.
Marcus freeman deserves all the credit especially rebounding after that NIL loss. I didn’t have confidence after that. him not having a long winning streak, but I’m beyond happy to be proven wrong.
I think we were all in that same boat. I was predicting at-least 2 more loses after NIU. That was such a bad performance is what hard to think otherwise.
As a lifelong ND fan, this year feels great, especially after the terrible early loss. Peaking at the right time. Living in Watkins Glen, I'm also a Syracuse fan. What a day.😊😊
We needed a game like this. Go Irish!!!
Obviously Notre Dame has a coach who learns the opposing teams tactics during the first half and is able to
get his team to adjust. A talented man with a talented team. All the way Notre Dame.
Congratulations, Coaches & Team. Your hard work has really paid off, and all of ND is proud. Thank you! May you find within yourselves all it will take to win the next one! ❤️☘️🏈
We are 2 points away from being 1 of 2 undefeated teams. Great year. Bring on the playoffs . We are the most physical team that will be in there.
Great win ND !!!! Let's also keep I mind that we went from New York to LA in 1 week !!! Great gutsy win boys !!!! GO IRISH ☘🥳🙏🏆
What an emotional roller coaster! Our D is at the top of most every category but today was an eye opener. So grateful for the win but I’m worried about the D. Go Irish! ☘️
I think most people look at USC and their record and forget how talented they are. They could possibly be the best offensive talent we see even in the playoffs. They'll learn from this and be better
I think when those rivalry games happen, sometimes you don’t look at records (Michigan at Ohio State). When USC were at 21 points scored,I was thinking it was the 2nd most points scored other than Louisville…and it wasn’t even the 4th quarter. I was waiting for those big turnovers early, but that USC QB was legit. But he was playing with fire towards the end by pressing his luck with those 1vs1 with #29. Fitting end.
Im most worried about Texas with how they exploited our secondary. Better to see the flaws in a win than a loss though.
Yeah the problem is, USC is really freaking talented lol
No one has a perimeter like that in the playoffs
J. Love is a Beast!!
❤ how J love trucked and jumped over the same guy in the game. I feel for that dude that has to watch back the tape
I’ve been a fan for the fighting Irish for years and there is DEFINITELY something special about this team and it shows in games. Coach Freeman is doing a great leadership job with these men and the future is bright for ND Fighting Irish. /Rudy energy
Very proud of the way our team responded today,this team has grit and had a hard wake up moment when they lost to NIU.This is how you know you are great when you learn from a terrible loss early in the season and you capitalize on correcting your mistakes.Fellows enjoy the win and go kick some butt in the playoffs.GO IRISH
Fantastic win for ND and Coach Freeman vs USC! The defense played awesome! The Irish deserve to be ranked in top 4 now. Home playoff game next. Go Irish!
Great win but the D was a mess most of the game.
You mean in two weeks ?? For the playoff game ? Because next week is the conference championship games
@jonathon-v9i..3 weeks bro 20-21st first rd
I've seen every ND vs USC game since 1964 and this is one of the best. Thanks!
It’s nice to see a real smile crack on Coach’s face! Keep it going. Go Irish ☘️
On to the next fellas , keep raising the ceiling , we got 3 weeks !!
Go Irish ☘️
4 weeks.
@timcepin3386 , You are incorrect . 3 weeks Dec 20th , game was on Nov 30 , that’s 21 days , 21 divided by 7 is 3 … That’s the problem with most fans , they don’t pay attention to anything, but act like they’re Know it alls.
@Dane-xv7go….yep, most people watch you tube clips or college football final and think they know what happened in said game or how a teams season has played out. I know that about one team, this one because it’s the only one I care to. I can look and see teams records and stats but know nothing about them and how ND will match up against them and vice versa. They are in and have a punchers chance to win 4 consecutive games
@ problem is , fair weather fans think with their heart and react emotionally, the don’t use their logic , and come to a reasonable conclusion.. I want all of them that have cried since NIU to keep that same energy now , don’t be smack talking now we are in the playoffs, cause you didn’t believe in The Guys ALL SEASON.
Go Irish ☘️
Congratulations Coach!!! Great job by everyone to stay the course! Go Irish ☘️
As a Notre Dame fan, I like to get my point across. The game shows what the team will come across in the playoffs. Need to correct and get healthy!!!!!
I don't think most teams we'll face have the same talent as USC.
It doesn't stop. Win in the playoffs. Be better.
Christian Gray what a day! Gave up some penalties and completions to get a nice PBU on 3rd down and pick 6. The blitzes didn't get a bunch of sacks and USC had some frisbee catching dogs but those guys kept hanging in there and fighting. They struggled and couldn't put USC away a few times when they had the chance until the end. Brian Kelly's teams wouldn't have won this game. USC was dialed in and gave the Irish their best shot.
I love these guys
Great team. Love watching them play.
Congrats coach Freeman. Go Irish!☘️
As a lifelong ND fan I’m happy they won today obviously. Competition is gonna toughen up considerably in the playoffs.
Yep... and that's the *way* we want it!
I need the story on Riley Mills punching that USC lineman in the helmet 😂
He didn’t like the dude grabbing on his leg and told him so. No biggie, the kid lived to finish the game
What tho the odds be great or small, now let’s go and win the natty!!!
The way that this team responded after the NIU loss is unprecedented. Coach Freeman is a proven LEADER. GO IRISH! ☘️
I hope Love is ok prayers!
Word has it he was able to go back in. But he didn’t want to. I guess they left it up to him to decide. And with price being legit they rode with him the rest of the game
Brennan of Arizona, this is what a real head coach does with key roster losses and a fiesty offense. I hope you're taking notes. Go Irish.
Never could of predicted this after Week 2.
Please heal Jeter 🙏🏼 We need you back to 100%
Mr Freeman I'm so glad you came to Notre Dame the last coach for every loss the players had he would claim that it's because the players don't listen to him he would always push the losses on the players.
A hard fought win
Respect to USC for a hard fought battle. It was a very tough game. We came out on top. Now its time to recover and get ready for the playoffs.
Great win and excellent team. Hope they win it all. I like Freeman. Go Irish!
Ain't gonna knit pick, great win.
WE ARE THE IRISH☘️.. just different, just dominant, just us…
Congratulations
LETS GO IRISH ☘
The fruits of Freeman’s later are finally coming forth. I see a Dynasty in the making
Coach of the year!!
Congrats, Coach MF!!!!!!
CONGRATS MF AND ND FOOTBALL WHAT A GREAT RUN
L Moore had a good battle today as well #15 CB
Same dude bro, but you are correct
Great win for the Irish keep working 💪 ❤
Coach Marcus Freeman’s formula…..violence = team glory. Go Irish
BRINGING HOME THE JEWELED SHILLELAGH 🥳🏆☘
Get a kicker, stat. You need a kicker Coach. Can't win the Natty without a kicking game.
ND fan since I was a toddler
Resilience of this team is exceptional. The coaching staff is outstanding. We still made too many mistakes we need to clean up if we want to get through playoffs. I m sure Knute,Ara and Lou are very happy. I know I am. Hope Jeter get back to normal before playoffs.
Go Irish.
@WilliamLugiano here here my brother; only team I know ☘️
@@WilliamLugianonever forget Coach Leahy 😊😊😊
Those receivers were big---christain just kept playing and his pick 6 was awesome....
Coach Freeman, assistant coaches and players, way to use the pain of NIU one game at a time all the way to LA ! Let's not let up, let's feel that pain all the way through the playoffs! And let's inflict that pain on our opponents!!
A win over the Trojans is always special. This one wasn't pretty, but a win is a win.
💛💙💛💙💛💙💛
RIley Leonard I love your honesty but please don't say things like "That TD pass to Raridon was check from the same exact defensive look as we ran earlier in the season to Evans" That only gives our future opponents the opportunity to scout ND on that play, then give you the same exact look and then bait you into a mistake Please don't be that forthcoming.
I love beating USC! Onward Notre Dame!
The Boys looked a little tired today. 3 weeks to rest up, Go Irish!!
BELIEVE
Thank god Notre Dame lost to Northern Illinois at South Bend. Without that loss they wouldn’t be where they are now. Thank you Northern Illinois!!!!
I went represented Irish
Maybe I saw things wrong but other then the two interceptions for TD's , it seemed to me that ND did not defend the pass very well. SC qb threw for 355 yards which was a lot against a team that is in the upper #'s for pass defense.
Every team in the country has had off games. This was a rivalry game and as we seen all weekend, you're going to get a teams best
Do you not have eyes? USC is right up there with the best teams in college football at this time,,,forget their record. So is ND neither of them are the same team that opened the season. Just enjoy
#5 in CFP should be theirs.
Riley is a goober
Whats Brian Kellys opinion?
What ever it is I guarantee it will be in a Cajun accent lol
@@irishron4861 hes a fahamaly man
God’s school W
Hope riley runs for president someday---thank your grandparents for building houses for free--go irish...
Congrats in the win. But don't punch a player next time. That may be costly.
Funny to me everyone that's in are hoping to be in Notre dames bracket.
@@jeffsharpe5048 Where are you seeing that? Most teams seem to be hoping for SMU,Boise State, Penn State or Miami in their bracket ahead of ND.
No one asked about the kicker?
3 weeks off. Jeter should be good to go by then
GO IRISH! WE ARE N D. !
@@felixwright9626let’s hope
A win great! Lots of issues too go over.Maybe M.F. did'nt see them or just chose not too see them.SC was given too much freedom the field,for a start. Passing the ball.
A haggt w.
Stupid questions again.
You must learn how to lose before you ever learn how to win
😅
Grade "D". Lackluster effort on the "O" line, "D" line, and pass coverage. Lousy play calling. No.29 gave away far too many plays and points for the 7 points he was able to steal. Serious lack of effort to TACKLE, only coming alive a little bit when USC started getting closer to the Red Zone. And the outrageous ZERO effort at the end to allow them to post an over 30 score. AGAIN, AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN, no coach is pulling these kids aside early in the game to make clear that they are screwing around and not FOCUSING on their job. Coach can sit at the mic and praise them for a win, but had it not been for the two interceptions, who knows what the outcome would have been.
Turnovers are a part of the game and you can't say what if. ND capitalized on both turnovers while USC only capitalized off one. Our Oline has been exactly who they've been all season. They ran for over 250yds. With the injuries we've had on the Dline, I'm not gone expect more out of them. USCs offensive is not conducive to playing man to man and that may not be the case for any other team we play
cg a great kid-future nfl star--love the hairstyle kid,old school....xavier great too..
Raridon the next great tend at nd....hope mitchell goes in 1st or 2nd round...
Scared the chicago bears will go after coach freeman..
Oh he isn’t ready for that. Not a HC anyways. BK wonderboy Tommy Rees can only scratch up a position coach at Cleveland.
You got to wrap up that extension here soon. Whether he’s a national championship head coach or not he’s a good coach with good recruiting. That’s half the battle right there. Lock him up but I wouldn’t do anything outrageous like Florida State did or like what Texas A&M did with Jimbo Fisher and I’m pretty sure Notre Dame is smarter than that. I mean, let’s face it. They don’t really like spending more money than they have to lol