Notre Dame’s evolving transfer portal strategy under Marcus Freeman and Mike Martin signals a calculated shift from short-term rentals to long-term roster development, betting on coaching and culture to fuel a 2026 championship season.

With the College Football Playoff snub and a slow-moving transfer portal operation, there are plenty of items on Notre Dame fans' New Year's Resolutions.

Mike Martin makes his way to South Bend after helping create some very talented teams for as a member of the Detroit Lions, filling the...