The late-cycle churn through Marcus Freeman’s second coaching staff continues with multiple Saturday morning reports that Notre Dame special teams coordinator Brian Mason is heading to join the Indianapolis Colts in the same role, joining new Colts head coach Shane Steichen.
Irish Illustrated first reported Mason’s departure. Mason is the third assistant coach to leave the Irish since February, following offensive coordinator Tommy Rees (to Alabama) and offensive line coach Harry Hiestand (retirement).
The most notable aspect of the grouping is not the number but the timing, as the college football assistant coach carousel spins later and later in the current calendar.
Mason was at Notre Dame for just one season, but what a season it was. The Irish blocked seven punts in 2022, repeatedly turning the tide in otherwise tense games.