Notre Dame: Breaking Down The Marcus Freeman Defense

Irish Breakdown dives into what makes the Marcus Freeman defense so good, and what it will look like at Notre Dame

Bryan Driskell | Jan 25, 2021

Notre Dame made a huge offseason splash when head coach Brian Kelly was able to convince Marcus Freeman to come on board as his next defensive coordinator.

We've already seen Freeman's recruiting chops at work, but he was hired first and foremost because of the outstanding defense's he built at Cincinnati. In the latest Irish Breakdown episode we dive into the film room to look at what makes Freeman's defense so good.

The episode begins with an overview of Freeman's defense. To sum it up, his defense is multiple, aggressive and sound, and we explain what that means and what that looks like.

We talk about the many different personnel looks Freeman shows, why his version of the 3-3-5 is so much better against the run than most, and what he likes to do on the back end from a coverage standpoint.

You can also listen to the show in podcast form:

Marcus Freeman Has Some Important Decision To Make On Defense

Notre Dame's Pursuit Of Marcus Freeman Shows An Important Shift

PODCAST: Notre Dame Hires Defensive Coordinator Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame Lands Marcus Freeman At Defensive Coordinator

Talking Marcus Freeman, Houston Griffith, Ohio State vs Alabama

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Published Jan 25, 2021

BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter