Transcript: Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman opens USC week [Video]

Marcus Freeman: “I had a little bit of time to reflect over the last 24-48 hours of the game on Saturday night. It was special. I just want you to understand Saturday was a special night, not just because of the outcome, but more so because of the honor it was to play against Army 100 years after the 1924 game in New York in this year’s Shamrock Series game in Yankee Stadium. Everything leading up to that game — the game, after the game — reminded you that it wasn’t your typical Saturday night in college football. It was a special one and a reminder of the privilege we all have to be part of this football program.

“Our guys performed well versus a tough Army football team. I have the utmost respect for Coach [Jeff] Monken and the job he’s done there and that football program we faced …