Freshman defensive end Loghan Thomas (hamstring) missed the victory over Florida State, but the talented edge rusher is getting much closer to returning. According to head coach Marcus Freeman, there's a chance Thomas will be available to return to action this week when the Fighting Irish host Virginia.

Nov 9, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman stands with his players for the Notre Dame Alma Mater after defeating the Florida State Seminoles at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Earlier this year, Marcus Freeman spent multiple days aboard a United States Navy ship, and Notre Dame's third-year coach has routinely made similar gestures to pay tribute to U.S. forces. So it was little surprise,

In my exclusive interview with Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman, he told me how he has kept the Fighting Irish motivated since their Northern Illinois collapse.

Should Notre Dame perform as expected as a 25-point favorite, it would improve to 5-0 following idle weeks during Marcus Freeman’s head coaching tenure.

The Florida State Seminoles had no answers for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday night, losing 52-3 inside Notre Dame Stadium. It was an embarrassing loss for the Seminoles who are now 1-9 on the season and did not win a road game all season.