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The season started off rough for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
After losing by two-digits to Ohio State in ColumbusIn what was widely considered to be a win-win situation, Marshall hosted the Irish to open the season.
Instead, Marshall stunned the entire world26-21.
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Drew Pyne from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms before a match against the California Golden Bears Sept. 17, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend (Ind.).
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This loss saw them drop from the 8th-ranked team to the 25th.
In desperate need of a lift Saturday’s launch did not go according to plan.
Tommy Rees, Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s offensive coordinator, during a match against the Marshall Thundering Herd, Notre Dame Stadium, September 10, 2022, South Bend, Ind.
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The first four drives saw them go three and out. Drew Pyne lost his fifth pass on their fifth drive. South Bend’s Golden Bears took advantage and scored a touchdown in the ensuing drive for a 70 lead.
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After one of three-and-outs Pyne called Tommy Rees (offensive coordinator), to get on the phone. Rees was calling the plays upstairs and Pyne was snubbed.
Rees was also on the phone, telling someone to do their f—ing jobs.
It ran just 16 yards total offense in its first five drives.
Notre Dame has not been rankedFor the first time since 2017, it is now 0-2.
View of Notre Dame Stadium during a celebration between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish & Toledo Rockets on Sept. 11, 2021 in South Bend, Ind.
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Last week Marcus Freeman was the initial coachHe is the only Notre Dame player to lose three of his first three games. His first game was January’s Fiesta Bowl.
Rees was Notre Dame’s starting quarterback between 2010 and 2013.
