Marcus Freeman's name has come up for more than one job in this year's coaching cycle.

With the team in place to win it all, the Fighting Irish need to push their collective chips in for next season.

Tony Jones, Jr. was Notre Dame's leading rusher in 2019, and his CFL signing means for a necessary look at the Fighting Irish's growth at running back.

Notre Dame will be looking to make a point in 2026 and has a schedule to do exactly that against.