(AP) — Notre Dame spent its bye last week recovering from the sting of losing its first game of the season to then-No. 8 BYU in controversial fashion.

Defensive veterans Jaylen Sneed and Luke Talich break down the discipline required to dismantle the triple option as the Fighting Irish reset following a crucial bye week.

From prized recruit to seasoned leader, the veteran linebacker details how embracing a culture of maturity and schematic continuity fueled his transformation into a defensive powerhouse.

Led by captain Drayk Bowen and a healthy Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa, the Irish return elite production and veteran depth to anchor college football’s most formidable defensive unit.

The former five-star recruit transitions from a niche pass rusher to an every-down force, aiming to anchor a championship-caliber defense during his final season in South Bend.