The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have turned their season around with a four-game win streak that has the team back in playoff contention, and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy has identified the key factor behind their turnaround.

“I think it's the defense that's changed dramatically,” McElroy said when asked what has impressed him most about Notre Dame's improvements this season.

The ESPN analyst explained that while quarterback CJ Carr has performed well all year, the defensive struggles were puzzling early on. Notre Dame put up huge offensive numbers against Texas A&M in Week 3, but their defense surrendered over 40 points in that game.

“We were so confused watching this defense with the personnel they have. How much they would struggle,” McElroy said. But something clicked in recent weeks

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