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SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- As the Irish prepare for their last road test, the defense enters the matchup with momentum and confidence. Coming off the win over Syracuse, head coach Marcus Freeman said it was the defense’s best execution all season when it comes to limiting missed assignments. He added that while it wasn’t perfect, a few players graded at 100 percent — and that’s the standard they believe shows their true potential.

Statistically, the defense is delivering like one of the top units in the country. Opponents are averaging only 4.4 yards per play, which ranks among the top 10 nationally. They’re also giving up fewer than 300 total yards per game, showing they’re not just

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