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Brewu’s Power Could Shake Notre Dame’s Defense
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
Notre Dame just landed a defensive powerhouse in Francis Brewu, a 6’1”, 285-pound junior DT from Pittsburgh who’s packing serious muscle—think a 685-pound squat. Last season, he was a key cog in Pitt’s top-10 run-stopping defense, tallying 36 tackles, 7 TFLs, and 1 sack, earning Honorable Mention All-ACC honors. His second-half surge was especially dominant, with 6 TFLs in the final seven games. While his pass-rushing dipped slightly from his freshman year, Brewu finished spring practice strong and showed elite run-stuffing potential. The Irish coaching staff wants him to evolve into a playmaker, using his explosive strength to disrupt the backfield more consistently. If he refines his technique and builds on his already impressive stats, Brewu could become Notre Dame’s most feared run-stopper—and a game-changer on defense. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d4bba8fb86de1783