Irish Breakdown starts today's show with the latest thoughts from Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman. Among the topics:

* Injury updates to Mitchell Evans and Gabe Rubio.

* Freeman's theme for the team this week in preparation for OSU. 

* Any extra energy he's seen from the team ahead of the game with the Buckeyes?

* Freeman's thoughts on the potential impact of former graduate assistant James Laurinaitis now being on the Ohio State staff. 

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