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Podcast: Locked On Irish - Daily Podcast On Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football & Basketball
Episode: Greg Flammang on Marcus Freeman’s Decision to Stay at Notre Dame and the End of the USC Rivalry
Description: Notre Dame football is at a pivotal moment now that Head Coach Marcus Freeman has decided to return to Notre Dame and the USC rivalry is officially over. Tyler Wojciak is joined by Greg Flammang of Irish Sports Daily to break it all down. They begin with Marcus Freeman’s decision to return to Notre Dame for the 2026 season, how he handled NFL interest, and what it means for the future of the program. From there, Tyler and Greg dive into the stunning end of the Notre Dame–USC rivalry, including Lincoln Riley’s public comments and what this loss m...