Notre Dame Avenges Loss to Louisville in a Gritty Contest
Notre Dame secured revenge against Louisville in a tough battle at South Bend on Saturday afternoon. While the game wasn’t aesthetically pleasing or an instant classic, it was crucial for Freeman and the Irish.
A loss to the Cardinals could have been disastrous, likely ending Notre Dame’s playoff aspirations and marking Freeman’s second home defeat in September of his third year as head coach.
Avoiding this scenario was key, and it speaks volumes about the resilience of the Irish, who felt the weight of pressure heading into this pivotal matchup.
This victory keeps their season’s hopes alive. Although the sting of the Northern Illinois defeat lingers, Notre Dame now boasts two top-25 wins in the 2024 season—an important foundation moving forward.
With a two-week break ahead, Notre Dame can now focus on getting healthy before facing a stretch of winnable games in the second half of the schedule.
The challenge will be managing the growing list of injuries. The Irish will rely heavily on depth and young players to step up, which could define whether 2024 is seen as a success.
