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Freeman explains how ND can improve in 2026
Marcus Freeman discusses his thoughts after Notre Dame's 2026 Blue-Gold Game and explains what his team must focus on heading into the 2026 season.
2026 Notre Dame football schedule on NBC & Peacock
Week Date Time (ET) Matchup Platform(s)
1 Sun., Sept. 6 7:30 p.m. Wisconsin at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
2 Sat., Sept. 12 3:30 p.m. Rice at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
3 Sat., Sept. 19 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
6 Sat., Oct. 10 3:30 p.m. Stanford at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
10 Sat., Nov. 7 7:30 p.m. Miami at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
11 Sat., Nov. 14 3:30 p.m. Boston College at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
12 Sat., Nov. 21 7:30 p.m. SMU at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock

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