‘We got to win’: What Marcus Freeman wants the Notre Dame football identity to beby:Tyler Horka•03/22/22•tbhorkaRead In AppNotre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman faces the challenge this spring of preparing his players for a season, while at the same time protecting them from injury. (Notre Dame Athletics)Notre Dame didn't start the way it wanted to in the Marcus Freeman in the Fiesta Bowl. Freeman is fostering a new identity this spring.