Notre Dame's Football Team Faces Kicking Woes and Injury Concerns Ahead of Navy MatchupNotre Dame's football team is grappling with unexpected issues on special teams, particularly in extra-point kicking, as they prepare for their crucial matchup against Navy. Head coach Marcus Freeman has expressed concerns over the team's performance in this area, with four missed extra points this season. In response, Freeman is considering using more two-point conversions and has opened up the competition for placekicker in practice. The team is also focusing on mental preparation for their kickers, with the help of a sports psychologist. Meanwhile, Notre Dame faces injury concerns, with Jaden Greathouse questionable and Gabriel Rubio and Billy Schrauth out indefinitely. The team is set to face Navy, a team that has given Freeman headaches in the past, but with the experience gained, they are focused on one play at a time and ready to adapt to whatever Navy throws at them.
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