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Upon Further Review vs BYU - Keys to Victory Revisited, Top Takeaways From the Loss

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Show Notes

Bryan and Vince revisit Notre Dame’s keys to victory against BYU on Upon Further Review, evaluating the performances of the offense and defense while identifying the biggest lessons from the win. They discuss concerns about offensive coaching decisions and a reluctance to take risks, along with the defense’s struggles against elite competition and the need to generate more consistent pressure.

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