While Marcus Freeman is 5-0 for the first time in his career, Notre Dame fans still feel uneasy about this team and question whether they are as good as the preseason expectations had them out to be. Is it warranted?

The Fighting Irish have all their season goals intact with a 4-0 record for the first time in Marcus Freeman's tenure as head coach. With the first third of games now under their belt, let's take a look at a few things we've learned. Photo by USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect CJ Carr is as Good as Advertised Coming into the season, CJ Carr had higher expectations than anyone else on this team, and maybe the entire country. Through four games, Carr has lived up to the hype

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish finish September at 3-0 and are firmly in control of their own destiny in the College Football Playoff (CFP). Photo via Michael Caterina-Imagn Images This week, the Irish face in-state rival Purdue. Last season’s game was a turning point for Notre Dame. Starting 0-2 and with many questioning the new defense under then-new Defensive Coordinator Chris Ash, the Irish were in a shootout with Purdue 28-16 when a nearly two-hour weather delay came abou

There has been a lot of talk regarding the lackluster start the Notre Dame wide receiver group has had to the season. With Micah Gilbert's impressive performance against Michigan State, he could be exactly what this offense needs going forward. Via USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters Connect This wide receiver group came into this season with lofty expectations. They have the talent, the quarterback, and an offensive system that seemed like the perfect scenario for this group to hi