The Independent: A Notre Dame Football Podcast Notre Dame loses to Texas A&M, falls to 0-2
Sep 14, 2025
Notre Dame's football team is facing a tough 0-2 start after a heartbreaking loss to Texas A&M. The hosts dissect key moments that led to the defeat, scrutinizing coaching decisions and defensive blunders. They dive into the struggles of the young quarterback and the execution of the running game. Concerns about player morale and coaching strategies loom large, highlighting the need for significant changes. The passionate atmosphere during the game reflects the deep emotional investment of fans facing a challenging season ahead.
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Defense Appears Fundamentally Broken
- Notre Dame's defense looked fundamentally confused and far worse than expected in the first half against Texas A&M.
- Matt Fortuna and Pete Sampson see the defensive problems as season-altering, not one-off mistakes.
Scheme Change Hasn't Created Clarity
- The coaching and schematic transition to Chris Ash hasn't produced trust or clear execution from players.
- Hosts mark repeated mistakes from week one into week two as evidence the new scheme isn't clicking.
Stamp Out Offensive Tells Now
- Fixing communication and headset tells for CJ Carr must be prioritized by coaches immediately.
- Mike Denbrock and position coaches should eliminate pre-snap giveaways and improve in-game adjustments.