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Notre Dame Coach Takes Responsibility for Loss to FSU
Micah Shrewsberry says he didn't prepare his team well enough for the game
Feb. 7, 2026 at 8:31pm
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After Notre Dame's men's basketball team lost to Florida State 82-79, head coach Micah Shrewsberry took full responsibility for the team's poor start, saying he did not have them prepared to play. The Irish trailed by as much as 18 points in the first half as Florida State hit 15 three-pointers. Shrewsberry acknowledged he needs to make adjustments to the lineup and substitution patterns to put his team in better positions to succeed.
Why it matters
Notre Dame has struggled this season, and Shrewsberry has repeatedly taken accountability for the team's losses. This latest defeat highlights the challenges the program is facing and the need for Shrewsberry to find solutions to get the team back on track.
The details
Florida State's hot shooting from three-point range in the first half put Notre Dame in a deep hole early. Shrewsberry said the Seminoles' freedom and confidence in shooting the three-pointer made them hard to defend. The Irish were able to mount a comeback in the second half, but ultimately fell short.
- The game took place on February 8, 2026.
The players
Micah Shrewsberry
The head coach of the Notre Dame men's basketball team.
Braeden Shrewsberry
A player on the Notre Dame men's basketball team.
Jalen Haralson
A player on the Notre Dame men's basketball team.
What they’re saying
“I'll Take Full Responsibility for How We Started the Game”
— Micah Shrewsberry, Head Coach (247sports.com)
“We needed to recognize that they were making threes early and get a hand up and close out better.”
— Braeden Shrewsberry, Player (247sports.com)
“Our improved, forceful defense allowed us to get transition scores thanks to an increased sense of urgency.”
— Jalen Haralson, Player (247sports.com)
What’s next
The team will look to bounce back in their next game against a conference opponent.
The takeaway
Shrewsberry's willingness to take responsibility for the team's struggles shows his commitment to improving the program, but he'll need to find solutions quickly to turn things around this season.
