Goins served seven years in the U.S. Army and at 30 years old is one of the older players in college football. Freeman's military ties are due to his father serving in the Air Force, and he says he was happy when Goins joined the team and thought Goins' experience would be a "huge addition" to the football team.

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Notre Dame will try to hand undefeated Army its first loss on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. Here's what to expect.