Marcus Freeman and No. 22 Notre Dame are looking for more consistency on the defensive side of the football, while replicating their extreme efficiency on offense.

We dive into Texas A&M's offensive tape and break down what Notre Dame needs to be worried about and what they can take advantage of. Premium article: Get one month of Tribune+ for only $1 with code TRYBLUE. Subscribe below:

Last season, the Irish and Hurricanes defenses had drastically different impacts on their seasons. Notre Dame consistently called upon the defense to make big, clutch plays, which ultimately landed them in the CFP Championship. For Miami, their defense allowed 31 or more points in six games, including in the regular season finale loss at Syracuse, which cost the 'Canes a chance to compete in the CFP. We preview each team team's defense here.

Written by Clayton Stohler ⏐ Writer ⏐ Photo by The Irish Tribune They came out of nowhere. Body of work, inconsistent. Unproven, but with...