Linebacker Should Be A Strength Of The Notre Dame Defense In 2020

The return of a lot of talent and depth, combined with great coaching, should make the Notre Dame linebackers a strength of the 2020 defense

Bryan Driskell | Jul 3, 2020

The Notre Dame linebackers were a question mark, if not a downright concern, heading into the 2019 season. By the time the season was over the position group was a strength of yet another strong Irish defense.

Heading into 2020 the unit is now expected to be a major force on the Irish defense thanks to the return of two talented starters, a great deal of young and exciting depth, and great coaching. The position group should also benefit the Irish specials.

Irish Breakdown football analyst Vince DeDario and publisher Bryan Driskell preview the unit heading into the 2020 season.

To begin, the Irish breakdown staff talks about expectations for the unit in 2020, and how the presence of a pair of outstanding coaches builds confidence that Notre Dame will once again have an outstanding group of linebackers.

That is followed by analysis of returning starters Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Drew White. Both are going into their second season as starters, and both are expected to have big seasons.

The open linebacker spot was a big topic of conversation, and the staff discussed all the players that could impact the starting lineup. Part of that discussion involved the need for Notre Dame to have a deeper rotation in 2020, and why it's even more important than usual.

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Published Jul 3, 2020

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