Notre Dame has reasons for optimism, starts season vs. Stonehill

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Notre Dame is coming off consecutive 20-loss seasons for the first time in school history, but the performance of Markus Burton in his freshman season makes the Fighting Irish optimistic for better things on the horizon.

After enjoying a standout freshman campaign, Burton begins his sophomore season Wednesday night when the Fighting Iri