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VIDEO: Marcus Freeman Weekly Press Conference – Texas A&M Week 9.8.25

September 8, 2025 Leprechaun Express - Steve Welsh Featured, Featured Article, Headlines, Irish Game Day
Marcus Freeman file photo adapted from defense.gov image with credit to Kamran Chotalal


Marcus Freeman speaks with the media as the #8 Fighting Irish prepare to take on the #16/17 Texas A&M Aggies this coming Saturday in prime-time on ‪NBC.

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  • Jeremiyah Love, ‘Notre Dame’ escape Boston College with 25-10 victory
  • VIDEO: Irish post-game press conference after victory over Boston College, with Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
  • [PDF 2pp] Post-Game Media Notes: ‘Notre Dame’ vs. Boston College 2025

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  • VIDEO: Irish post-game press conference after victory over Boston College, with Marcus Freeman, CJ Carr, Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa
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  • VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: ‘Notre Dame’ beats Boston College 25-10 in Chestnut Hill
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  • Source: ‘Notre Dame’ offensive lineman Billy Schrauth likely out multiple games
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