Fast facts about every tri-campus fall sports team

By MADELINE LADD

Associate sports editor

ND Football

With the marcus Freeman era reaching its second year, the Irish look to build upon last season’s 9-4 record and no. 18 final ranking. 2022-23 marked a rollercoaster for the Irish, with a big-time win against no. 5 clemson but embarrassing losses against unranked marshall and stanford.

The expectation now, however, is national titles. And a 9-4 season with losses to lesser-ranked opponents isn’t acceptable. This year’s preseason AP Poll ranked the Irish no. 13. Transfers such as graduate quarterback sam hartman and defensive end Javontae Jean-baptiste are expected to make an immediate impact. however, hartman is the name everyone will be watching as he tries to play his way into the heisman conversation.

The arrivals of freshman Jeremiyah Love and Penn state transfer devyn Ford, along with the return of junior running back Audric estime, sophomore Gi’bran Payne and sophomore but his replacement marty biagi shouldn’t miss a step. If the wide receivers can gel, the Irish have the potential to make a run this season.

Jadarian Price, will give the Irish a strong run game. With another year under defensive coordinator Al Golden, the defense is expected to take giant steps and avoid the big play breakdowns and red zone failures experienced last season.

The loss of special teams coach and punt block guru brian mason hurts.

ND Men’s Soccer

With three exhibition matches under their belt, the Irish kick off their regular season at home on Aug. 24 against Indiana, looking to build upon see TrI-cAmPUs pAGE 14