Head coach Marcus Freeman speaking to media for the final time before kickoff Sunday

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Head coach Marcus Freeman talking to the media one last time ahead of a top ten matchup to start the 20-25 season.

The 6th-ranked Irish are taking on the 10th-ranked Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium this Sunday.

Notre Dame, fresh off a run at the national championship, they're rolling into the new season with a lot of fresh faces, including a new defensive coordinator in Chris Ash and Michigan native CJ Carr leading the offense as the new starting quarterback!

This Sunday will be the first real test for the new and improved Irish roster, head coach Marcus Freeman telling ABC57 the team is putting in the work.