SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Over the past few weeks, the Notre Dame football team has shown a lot of growth. We’ve talked a lot about the growth on defense, but what about the offense?

Notre Dame’s offense has found success recently, but it’s the second half where the Irish really seem to hit their stride.

So, what’s behind that? Well, some of last week’s drives against NC State were stalled by penalties that put them behind the chains.

Head coach Marcus Freeman noted it might not be a first half vs. second half issue — it could simply come down to certain plays.

“It’s hard when you’re playing good college football defenses to be behind the chains, 1st-and-15 or 2nd-and-20 and expect to get a first down,” Freeman said. “So, we have to clean up those penalties that beat Notre Dame and s

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