Freeman is regarded as one of the best young coaches in the game, and the culture that he has created in South Bend since taking over for Brian Kelly at Notre Dame is second to none. Because of that, these transfers from starters raise eyebrows, to say the least.

The Irish Illustrated team has its finger on the pulse of Notre Dame transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after the Irish lost to Ohio State in the CFP National Championship

Notre Dame has lost two more players as exits to the transfer portal, this time with the losses coming in the wide receiver room. Graduates Jayden Thomas and Deion Colzie both announced on Wednesday that they are entering the transfer portal and will continue their college football careers elsewhere.