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How the summer sets the tone for Notre Dame football’s big ambitions

Eric Hansenby: Eric Hansen05/30/26EHansenND
Marcus Freeman
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman welcome back his returning players on Tuesday for ND's summer program. Mike Miller/Blue & Gold

The most important part of Notre Dame's summer won't happen in front of coaches or cameras. It will happen when players take ownership of the 2026 season.

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